Alabama Football took the podium at SEC Media Days in Nashville, Tennessee roughly two weeks ago. Along with head coach Nick Saban, the Crimson Tide was represented by a trio of juniors that figure to lead the team this fall.
Offensive tackle JC Latham, edge rusher Dallas Turner, and cornerback/return specialist Kool-Aid McKinstry have followed similar career trajectories thus far.
All three came to Alabama as 5-star recruits in the 2021 cycle, and all three were considered the top player in the nation at their respective positions. Latham, Turner, and McKinstry were all named preseason first-team All-SEC, and are all expected to be first round picks in the 2024 NFL Draft.