[Bamabeachlivin]

Wallace Gilberry was able to carry a fairly mediocre group last season, totaling 10 sacks and 27 tackles for loss as a senior. But Gilberry’s now gone, leaving plenty of bodies but no proven standouts on the Tide’s D-line.
Projected starters
Bobby Greenwood (6-5, 267, senior)
Lorenzo Washington (6-4, 283, junior)
Brandon Deaderick (6-4, 286, junior)

Greenwood was on his way to a solid 2007 season, but never really recovered after an ankle injury suffered against Florida State. He’s being counted on to assume Gilberry’s role as strong-side run-stuffer this year.

Washington had a quietly effective first year as a starter, but lacks the bulk Nick Saban likes in his defensive tackles. He might be better suited for end.

Deaderick probably has the best pass-rush skills of the three, and can also slide inside and play tackle in certain situations. He’s the most likely candidate of this group to break out this year.

In reserve
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[Stoney]

There is more depth here than other people realize.