The 6-foot-5 defensive lineman’s versatility and leadership have already stood out during the Crimson Tide’s early spring practices.
Building a disruptive defense often starts with finding players who don't fit neatly into just one box. The more places a defender can line up, the more freedom a coordinator has to disguise pressure, create mismatches and keep offenses guessing after the snap. For third Alabama defensive coordinator Kane Wommack, that kind of versatility is exactly what stood out to him and his staff when evaluating USC transfer defensive lineman Devan Thompkins.