The sense of relief Minkah Fitzpatrick felt when he saw "No. 29, left corner" on Alabama's rep chart before the first day of spring practice wouldn't last long.
Seven practices later, he was out of his more natural position of cornerback and back where he ended last season, at safety, continuing what has been a familiar merry-go-round in the Crimson Tide secondary the past two seasons.
But the countless hours spent in the film room with head coach Nick Saban and defensive backs coach Derrick Ansley cross-training for different positions haven't been without positive results for Fitzpatrick.