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The Way It Is: Looking at Alabama’s defensive line for 2017 season

Da'Shawn Hand (#9) tackles a Florida running back with Minkah Fitzpatrick (#29) in 2016 SEC Championship Game
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It will not be easy finding guys to duplicate the production of both defensive end Jonathan Allen and defensive tackle Dalvin Tomlinson for Alabama football, but head coach Nick Saban intends to continue success.

With Da’Shawn Hand and Da’Ron Payne returning to its front line, the Crimson Tide now is in search of players that can emerge as contributors to help both guys in the upcoming season.

Yours truly of Touchdown Alabama Magazine was on The Way It Is last week, looking inside the Tide’s rotation on its defensive front and naming potential prospects that are set to step up.

Stephen M. Smith is a managing editor and columnist for Touchdown Alabama Magazine.  You can “like” him on Facebook or “follow” him on Twitter, via @Smsmith_TDALMag.

Stephen Smith is a 2015 graduate of the University of Alabama. He is a senior writer and reporter for Touchdown Alabama Magazine. He has covered Alabama football for 15 years and his knowledge and coverage of the Crimson Tide's program have made him among the most respected journalist in his field. Smith has been featured on ESPN and several other marquee outlets as an analyst.

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