Alabama defender savagely claps back at departing Texas A&M star

Heading into the 2022 NFL Draft, one of the top edge prospects is going to be defensive end Demarvin Leal out of Texas A&M. He finished with 12.5 tackles for a loss and 8.5 sacks during his junior year before opting out of the bowl game and declaring for the draft.

When appearing on PFF’s podcast “Tailgate”, Leal revealed what one of his childhood dreams was. Ending up in College Station with the Aggies gave him the opportunity to accomplish it as well.

“So many kids dream of playing for Alabama,” Leal said. “I dreamed of beating Alabama.”

Leal was able to fulfill his dream this season, getting a last-second victory over the Crimson Tide in October. The defensive end finished with seven tackles during the game and was a major force in the pass rush for Texas A&M.

However, it seems as if Alabama Crimson Tide safety DeMarco Hellams may have gotten the last laugh. He responded to Neal, saying he grew up dreaming of something more than just beating one opponent.

“I dreamed of playing and winning natty’s,” Hellams said via Twitter on Wednesday.

Hellams has been an Alabama player for three seasons and already has a national championship appearance and win under his belt. The safety will have another opportunity if the Crimson Tide can get past Cincinnati in the College Football Playoff semifinal.

Leal, being a native of Converse, TX, would have been a young teenager right as Texas A&M was joining the SEC. When Johnny Manziel famously beat Alabama during the 2012 season, that’s where the dream could have sparked from.

Between him and Hellams, it seems as if both have gotten to live out their dreams throughout their college days.

Alabama Crimson Tide coaches test postiive for COVID-19

Ahead of their title defense, two Alabama assistant coaches have tested positive for COVID-19, the school announced on Wednesday. Offensive coordinator Bill O’Brien and offensive line coach Doug Marrone, who are both in their first year with the program, are currently isolated from the team.

Just nine days away from the Cotton Bowl against Cincinnati, both coaches are expected to coach in the game.

“We received notification that offensive coordinator Bill O’Brien and offensive line coach Doug Marrone tested positive for COVID-19,” head coach Nick Saban and athletic trainer Jeff Allen said in a joint statement. “They have very mild symptoms and are home isolating while following appropriate guidelines. We anticipate both being able to coach in the College Football Playoff semifinal at the Goodyear Cotton Bowl.”