The SEC is filled with top defenders once again, and Alabama football will be tasked with making plays against them, per usual.
The Crimson Tide are looking to have an explosive offense under Ryan Grubb and company, but this group of players will be aiming to stop any fireworks the Alabama offense plans to fire off.
Here is a look at the five best defensive players Alabama will face in 2025:
Keldric Faulk – DL – Auburn
Faulk has an opportunity to secure first-round status this fall. Several early mock drafts have him coming off the board early in the 2026 NFL Draft.