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Jared Mayden names his offensive, defensive impact players for Alabama next season – including Mac Jones

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In looking at the talent and hunger that Alabama returns in the fall, Jared Mayden would love to have a fifth season with the Crimson Tide.

Despite his departure to the NFL Draft, the native Texan fully knows that his former team will return to the College Football Playoff conversation. 

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The offense is littered with marquee playmakers and defensively, the Tide welcomes back some names that suffered injuries in 2019. Mayden sees redshirt junior, Mac Jones as Alabama’s starting quarterback in the fall. His listed the native Floridian as one of his impact players and called him both a ‘winner’ and a huge leader.

Along with Jones, Mayden is excited to see Najee Harris, Jaylen Waddle and DeVonta Smith all rip through defenses. 

Check out the video below of Mayden breaking down Jones. 

Jared Mayden believes Mac Jones is the QB to lead Alabama: "He's a winner"

In Friday’s airing of In My Own Words, Mayden named Dylan Moses, Joshua McMillon, LaBryan Ray, Patrick Surtain II, Josh Jobe and Jordan Battle to yours truly of Touchdown Alabama Magazine as players he is looking forward to watching on defense.  

Watch Mayden discuss the offensive and defensive standouts below. 

Jared Mayden names offensive and defensive players to look out for in 2020 season

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Stephen M. Smith is the managing editor and senior writer for Touchdown Alabama Magazine.  You can “like” him on Facebook or “follow” him on Twitter, via @CoachingMSmith.

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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 10+ 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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