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Justin Jefferson provided the elite LB play Alabama needed vs. Vanderbilt

Alabama LB Justin Jefferson turned in an elite performance in the Crimson Tide's 30-14 win over Vanderbilt.

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One of the most jarring things you notice when you go back and watch the tape from Alabama's season-opening loss to Florida State was how poorly the Tide's linebackers played. That's been a problem all season as Deontae Lawson continues to get comfortable returning from injury, and senior Justin Jefferson got off to a slow start.

But against Vanderbilt, in a game where LB play was always going to be vital, Jefferson put forth an All-American type performance for Alabama in a 30-14 Tide win over Vanderbilt.