Former NFL linebacker loves watching Alabama LB annihilate ball carriers

Former NFL linebacker and Super Bowl Champion AJ Hawk is high on the Crimson Tide’s true sophomore starting linebacker Luke Metz.

Metz has been highly productive for the Tide this season in his first year as a starter. He has racked up 68 tackles, five quarterback hurries, two fumble recoveries, and two interceptions this season. The linebacker was recently named a semifinalist for the Chuck Bednarik Award.

“The Pat McAfee Show” highlighted Metz on Thursday, and Hawk gave his thoughts on the linebacker.

“I can’t wait to watch this guy play well, probably one more season in Alabama, then he’ll turn pro,” Hawk said. “But man, you turn the film on of this guy, you will see him just annihilating people all the time. He finishes through the play.”

LUKE METZ IS AN ABSOLUTE DAWG

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— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) November 12, 2026