Like the wide receiver group that lost Jameson Williams and John Metchie in the final few games of the season, the cornerbacks also lost both starters leading up to the national championship game. With that, Alabama fans got an extended look at the guys slated to be next in line this spring— and they’ll be coming in with a chip on their shoulders from the stinging loss.
For the purposes of these articles, the Star position will be lumped in with the safeties rather than the cornerbacks, as Pete Golding’s defense treats them more that way. Don’t forget that many of the players may switch between the safeties and corners before 2022 kicks off.