Phil Mathis

The former Alabama stars have very different paths back to action, but both are making great progress and are expected to make full recoveries.

Kickoff is just 48 days away, so let's look at a recent Crimson Tide star that was a key piece of the Alabama defense, Phidarian Mathis.

Phidarian Mathis could be "Philin'" like a first-rounder next spring at his current pace.

The Crimson Tide will bring two familiar names to Hoover to talk about the defending national champions. Junior wide receiver John Metchie III will represent the Alabama offensive side of the football while senior defensive lineman Phidarian Mathis will represent the defense.

Alabama redshirt senior defensive lineman Phidarian Mathis will sign with Eric Eastham of The Familie according to Matt Zenitz of On3 Sports. The Familie is a new agency representing clients in the world of sports and music. The Familie was founded in August 2020 and has attorney Eric Eastham in charge of the sports division.

247Sports Josh Pate believes the Crimson Tide will show improvement in 2021.

As the NFL Draft entry deadline is creeping up quickly, Alabama players have been making decisions whether to return to school for the 2021 season or head to the NFL Draft. Alabama redshirt junior defensive lineman Phil Mathis has announced on his social media that he will return to the Capstone for his redshirt senior season.