Who does Alabama lean on to replace Justin Jefferson at ILB?

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Alabama football graduated three linebackers to the NFL Draft, but only one heard his name called.

Alabama fans share realistic expectations for Kalen DeBoer in year 3

Justin Jefferson, a former junior college standout, played two seasons (2024-25) at inside linebacker for Alabama under Kalen DeBoer.

The off-ball tackling machine finished second on the team in 2025 with 85 tackles and had 6.5 tackles for loss, three sacks, five pass breakups, two quarterback hurries, a forced fumble, and an interception.

Jefferson was selected in the fifth round to the Cleveland Browns.

Who does Alabama lean on to replace LT Overton at ‘Bandit?’

He had a successful career, but who does the Crimson Tide lean on to replace him in the fall?

QB Reese

QB Reese, a Birmingham (Ala.) native, enters his third year in the program this fall.

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Stephen M. Smith is a team writer for Touchdown Alabama Magazine.  You can “like” him on Facebook or “follow” him on Twitter, via @CoachingMSmith.