Alabama Names Luke Metz Second Starter | Alabama Crimson Tide Football News

Alabama’s defense is locking in its linebacker future as Luke Metz, a highly-touted four-star recruit and sophomore, officially joins Caleb Woodson as the starting inside linebackers for the season opener against East Carolina. Metz, who logged seven tackles last year while mostly playing special teams, is poised to make an immediate impact under new defensive coordinator Kane Wommack, who praised coach Chuck Morrell for player development. With the game set for Saturday at 11 AM Central on ABC, Alabama’s linebacker corps looks deeper and more dynamic than ever — and fans are already buzzing for what’s ahead. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9ab44123b7f51c23