Alabama will not replace the type of leadership that defensive linemen Jonathan Allen and Dalvin Tomlinson brought to the front group; however, head coach Nick Saban and the Crimson Tide can only hope for its next wave of studs will build off the production of its predecessors.
Senior Da’Shawn Hand and junior Da’Ron Payne have played a lot of football at the university, and both are expected to step into a leadership role. While the duo combines for nine sacks and 16 tackles for loss in their careers, both Hand and Payne need help from emerging young talent.
Yours truly of Touchdown Alabama Magazine was live Wednesday on Mark Rogers TV, breaking down some potential impact stars on the Tide’s front line to help Hand and Payne.
Stephen M. Smith is a managing editor and senior writer for Touchdown Alabama Magazine. You can “like” him on Facebook or “follow” him on Twitter, via @Smsmith_TDALMag.
