The defensive line has long been a strength of the Alabama program. This year’s recruiting class adds several top players to the position group.
London Simmons
Position: DL
Stars: 3
Hometown: Flowood, MS
Height: 6’3″
Weight: 295
Simmons is a defensive lineman from Mississippi who dominated in the private school league. He has a quick first step and uses his size and strength to overpower blockers.
Steve Mboumoua
Position: DL
Stars: 4
Hometown: Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures, Quebec, Canada
Height: 6’3″
Weight: 290
Mboumoua is a junior college transfer who originally signed with Oklahoma. He has excellent power and technique, and can play both defensive tackle and edge rusher.
Kelby Collins
Position: DL
Stars: 4
Hometown: Gardendale, AL
Height: 6’4″
Weight: 278
Collins is a transfer from Florida who played both defensive end and linebacker. He has a strong bull rush and can disrupt run plays at the edges.
Kevonte Henry
Position: DL
Stars: 4
Hometown: Lawndale, CA
Height: 6’4″
Weight: 220
Henry is a junior college transfer who originally signed with Oklahoma. He has excellent quickness and rush lane awareness, and can play both defensive end and linebacker.
Justin Hill
Position: EDGE
Stars: 4
Hometown: Cincinnati, OH
Height: 6’3″
Weight: 220
Hill is a highly touted recruit from Ohio who can play both edge rusher and linebacker. He has excellent closing speed and can make counter moves inside to get to the quarterback.