We are now in the summer portion of the offseason.

The staff at Touchdown Alabama Magazine is about to dive into interesting series of pieces that will provide many conversations. We discuss the top five players at each position for the Crimson Tide in the Nick Saban era. Saban, who has served as Alabama's head football coach since 2007, has mentored several elite talents.

We begin the dialogue with the top five quarterbacks.

5. Blake Sims

Blake Sims jumped into the hearts of Alabama fans in 2014, but it was his perseverance that has him on the list.

Sims, a native Georgian, came to the University of Alabama as an athlete in 2010.

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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.