After two years in a reserve role, redshirt sophomore Yhonzae Pierre will be counted on to provide quality depth in Alabama's Wolf LB room this season, and could be the missing piece for the Tide's pass rush.
One of the biggest improvements necessary for Alabama's defense to take the next step from really good to truly elite is getting after the quarterback. Kalen DeBoer and Kane Wommack certainly know that, and they're banking on leaps from players on last season's team to do the trick.