TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Alabama football enters the 2026 season with limited questions on the defensive side of the ball. The other spot is still up for grabs, but the Crimson Tide has several young linebackers fighting to get on the field. "I think Chuck Morrell did a fantastic job in the offseason of just preparing these guys," Alabama defensive coordinator Kane Wommack said. Metz saw action in all 15 games in 2025, working as a core special teams player and a backup linebacker. Excited about a number of those linebackers right now that are really playing aggressive.