Alabama’s projected starting depth chart on defense for Western Kentucky

Kalen DeBoer and Alabama football have finished fall camp.

Preparation has stated in putting in the game plan for Western Kentucky. The Crimson Tide opens its season versus the Hilltoppers next Saturday at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Some national media pundits feel Alabama will not make the College Football Playoff in its first year without Nick Saban; however, this is a chance to Coach DeBoer to silence the critics.

RELATED: Alabama’s projected starting depth chart on offense for Western Kentucky

We have listed the projected offensive starting depth chart, so now it’s time to look at Alabama’s defense.

Alabama’s projected starting defensive depth chart

-Bandit: Jah-Marien Latham/LT Overton

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

Stephen M. Smith

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 15 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.