It has taken him four years, but Jalyn Armour-Davis is set to be a starter for Alabama on defense.
He endured a serious knee injury before the start of his freshman season, and it caused him to get recruited over three times.
Despite the mishap, the Mobile (Ala.) native did not give up. Armour-Davis kept working, and the coaching staff witnessed his determination throughout his time. Nick Saban fell in love with the size, length, athleticism, and ball skills of Armour-Davis during the 2018 recruiting cycle. He’s played in 18 games in the last two years, but he has mostly served as a reserve cornerback and a core player on special teams.