Episode

IMPROVED: Why Devan Thompkins Is a CLEAR Defensive Upgrade for Alabama Football

Podcast: Cover Crimson Podcast Network
Published: May 6, 2026
Duration seconds: 1833
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Summary

Alabama Football suffered quite a bit of turnover on its defensive line due to NFL departures and the transfer portal, but USC transfer Devan Thompkins is a upgrade to what the Crimson Tide had previously in James Smith, who left for the Big Ten and Ohio State. Cover Crimson hosts Clint Lamb and Jimmy Stein explain.