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Alabama safety, Daniel Wright will “definitely be a leader” in the secondary this season

Regardless of how different they are, three positions remain the same in Nick Saban’s mind.

The student-athletes that became studs at the University of Alabama at running back, linebacker and defensive back had to wait their turn. T.J. Yeldon, Minkah Fitzpatrick and Dylan Moses are the lone exceptions to the rule; however, the majority of stars had to be patient for their moment.

He grew up watching his older brother dominate the free safety role at Florida, as he helped its defense capture a Southeastern Conference title and a national championship during the 2008 season.

Major Wright was special and he ended up getting selected in the 2009 NFL Draft.