We are three practices into the spring semester for Alabama football and Nick Saban has already handed out compliments to a few players. He has been pleased with the focus and intensity thus far, but the Crimson Tide is also trying to develop depth at certain positions.
After a monster sophomore year, Xavier McKinney is the program’s leader in the secondary at strong safety. As a first-year starter in 2018, he compiled 74 tackles – including six for loss and three sacks. The native Georgian and former four-star turned in 10 pass breakups, two interceptions, two quarterback pressures and two forced fumbles through 15 games.