Defensive line:
Starters: LT Overton or Jah-Marien Latham (Bandit), Tim Keenan III or Jehiem Oatis (nose guard), Tim Smith or James Smith (defensive tackle), Quandarrius Robinson or Keanu Koht (Wolf)
Reserves: Damon Payne Jr., Qua Russaw, Keon Keeley, Hunter Osborne, Jordan Renaud, Yhonzae Pierre, Isaia Faga, Jeremiah Beaman, Eric Hill, Noah Carter, Jayshawn Ross

Analysis: The "or" starter designation is necessary for the defensive line considering a rotation is expected. The group mentioned above as starters all have a chance to contribute and could very well end up in the starting lineup. The defense will have some different names under new defensive coordinator Kane Wommack. The nose guard and defensive tackle will be two down lineman, and these will be the types of players who would have worked as defensive lineman in Saban's system. The Wolf will be a player similar to one who would have been an edge defender in the previous defense. Robinson and Koht figure to be the front runners there. Then the Bandit is a linebacker/defensive lineman hybrid. LT Overton and Jah-Marien Latham figure to get plenty of time in that spot.

Linebacker's:
Starters: Deontae Lawson (Mike), Jihaad Campbell (Stinger)
Reserves: Justin Jefferson, Justin Okoronkwo, Jeremiah Alexander, QB Reese, Cayden Jones, Sterling Dixon

Analysis: Lawson and Campbell are all but set to be the starters here. Campbell has a chance to continue his rise and dominate in Wommack's defense. The key will be developing depth behind them in case Lawson and Campbell have to miss time with injuries.

Defensive back's:
Starters: Malachi Moore (safety), Keon Sabb (safety), Domani Jackson (cornerback), DaShawn Jones (cornerback), DeVonta Smith (Husky)
Reserves: Red Morgan, Zabien Brown, Zavier Mincey, King Mack, Kameron Howard, Jaylen Mbakwe, Dre Kirkpatrick Jr., Bray Hubbard, Jahlil Hurley

Analysis: Moore will be the only returning starter from a secondary that has experienced almost a complete reset. Jackson and Jones have a good shot to get the starting nod at cornerback with their experience, but expect Brown and Mincey to get a chance to contribute in some way this season. Smith and Morgan each have a shot to man the Husky position, which is essentially the nickelback in Wommack's defense.

Specialists:
Starters: Graham Nicholson (kicker), James Burnip (punter), Kneeland Hibbett (long snapper)
Reserves: Conor Talty, Reid Schuback, Nick Serpa, Anderson Green, Tucker Cornelius

Analysis: Consider the starting lineup for specialists all but set. Burnip and Hibbett return, and Alabama added the kicker who received the top honor at his position a season ago in Nicholson. He beat out former Alabama kicker Will Reichard for the Lou Groza award.