TUSCALOOSA, Alabama - Junior college transfers Quinton Dial and Jesse Williams are two of the top four defensive ends competing for starting jobs.
The duo enrolled in January and participated in spring practice. Both appear to be on course to make significant contributions.
Other ends in the mix include Ed Stinson and Damion Square.
"I don't know who our starters are at that position right now," Saban said. "We think we have four guys who are capable. And we ask the young guys who are freshmen and (Undra) Billingsley who could probably contribute as well. But those guys have made a ton of progress since the spring, Jesse and Quinton both. They are a little older and stronger guys. And their confidence in what they are supposed to do." Read more here
I was excited when I first read about Jesse Williams because it sounded like he could be an immediate impact player like Cody, but when he did not stand out in the spring game I was a little disappointed. This article gives me a little hope that he may have some impact on our d-line play even if it is at the level of a Terrance Cody. What do you guys think. How good is Jesse Williams?
The duo enrolled in January and participated in spring practice. Both appear to be on course to make significant contributions.
Other ends in the mix include Ed Stinson and Damion Square.
"I don't know who our starters are at that position right now," Saban said. "We think we have four guys who are capable. And we ask the young guys who are freshmen and (Undra) Billingsley who could probably contribute as well. But those guys have made a ton of progress since the spring, Jesse and Quinton both. They are a little older and stronger guys. And their confidence in what they are supposed to do." Read more here
I was excited when I first read about Jesse Williams because it sounded like he could be an immediate impact player like Cody, but when he did not stand out in the spring game I was a little disappointed. This article gives me a little hope that he may have some impact on our d-line play even if it is at the level of a Terrance Cody. What do you guys think. How good is Jesse Williams?
