Why Alabama freshman DB Dijon Lee played more snaps than Domani Jackson against Missouri

Oct 11, 2025; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Dijon Lee Jr. (5) celebrates his interception thrown by Missouri Tigers quarterback Beau Pribula (not pictured) during the fourth quarter of the game at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

Alabama football’s freshman defensive back, Dijon Lee played more snaps at cornerback than veteran defensive back, Domani Jackson, in the Crimson Tide’s win against Missouri.

It proved to be a good decision for the Tide’s defensive staff as Lee went on to seal the game with a late interception. Alabama’s defensive coordinator Kane Wommack was asked what went into this decision on Monday.

“We talk about it all the time, right, a body of work, and you have to answer for the things that we put on tape, and we just felt like what Dijon was doing in the game and as the game was going on, he was operating at a very efficient level and doing his job at an efficient level,” Wommack said. “What you do in practice and what you do in games ultimately determines the amount of playing time moving forward and so Dijon’s certainly in a very good trajectory right now.”

Jackson has started every game for the Crimson Tide at cornerback this season. While Lee has not started a game, he has been a constant contributor in the secondary.

The 6-foot-4 freshman now looks as if he is on track to see his role expand.