Overton is the perfect example of what Alabama's defensive line did in 2024. Per Pro Football Focus, Overton had 39 total pressures last season, which is among the best in the SEC.

Alabama football has a few questions that need to be answered. The first season of the Kalen DeBoer era is complete, one that ended with the worst season of Crimson Tide football since 2007 ...

Third-ranked Alabama, meanwhile, crushed Ohio State 35-6 in the Sugar Bowl, staking its claim to a national title. However, when the polls were released, it was Notre Dame No. 1, Alabama No. 2.

Alabama, per ESPN's College Football Power Index, has a 66.2% chance to be one of the 12 teams in the 2025 CFP, sitting behind only Texas (83.9%), Georgia (78.6%) and Ohio State (70.6%).

Alabama football has not played a snap in 2025. But, according to one metric, the Crimson Tide has the fourth-best odds of any college football team to reach the College Football Playoff.

Alabama football has not played a snap in 2025. But, according to one metric, the Crimson Tide has the fourth-best odds of any college football team to reach the College Football Playoff.

Alabama has ample defensive linemen scheduled for official visits. And, in an ideal world for the Crimson Tide, defensive line would be the largest position group in its 2026 recruiting class.