In a roughly 160-play practice, one player that stood out was freshman defensive back Terrion Arnold, who picked off Bryce Young while earning reps with Alabama's second-team defense.
We know the big names taking over in key spots, but who are the role players on the 2021 Crimson Tide roster poised to make a surprising difference nest season?
Jay Valai is one of many new staff members for Alabama this season. Valai is taking over for Karl Scott as the new cornerbacks coach and safety Jordan Battle speaks very highly of him.
With the departure of Patrick Surtain II, Alabama has a void to fill at cornerback. The Crimson Tide have a few guys in contention, but Jalyn Armour-Davis is getting the first crack at the vacant corner spot opposite of Josh Jobe.