Jaylen Moody discusses how he can complement Henry To'oTo'o

Alabama redshirt senior linebacker Jaylen Moody spoke during press availability about his skillset as a linebacker and how he can help Henry To’oTo’o on the field. The fifth-year player brings plenty of veteran experience to the Alabama defense, and believes that his flexibility and knowledge makes him an important weapon alongside his fellow linebackers.

Jaylen Moody on playing alongside Henry To’oTo’o

During press availability for Alabama after spring practice this week, Moody was asked how he would describe his game, and how he can be used to complement the talents of To’oTo’o on the field.

“I think I’m a very instinctive guy,” answered Moody. “I definitely like to say that I process things very well. I just let a lot of things come to me. I just feel like I’m a very instinctive player. I can help the team in so many ways by just doing my job, showing that I’m ready for any situation or just being able to play my role. I think I communicate very well. I think I help on the defense by being able to be vocal, put people in position and also understanding where everybody needs to be as a linebacker. Being able to be versatile, playing Mike and Will.”

Moody has seen action on the field at linebacker and special teams throughout his career with Alabama, using his versatility to impact the game however coach Nick Saban needs.

To’oTo’o on Alabama culture

Moody’s willingness to do anything the team needs fits right in with what To’oTo’o has learned since joining Alabama. To’oTo’o spoke earlier this year about how much he’s learned about the way things work in Tuscaloosa.

“Definitely the hard work that comes within this place. That comes within this building,” said To’oTo’o of Alabama’s culture. “It kind of reminds me of my high school. I played at De La Salle High School, and it’s a tradition, it’s a culture. So, that’s obviously one of the huge things that I’ve learned here. The hard work, the grind that goes into every single day.

“It’s not something that you just wake up and Alabama’s going to be good every single day. You know, it’s definitely the hard work, the dedication. Practice, film. And obviously our coach is doing a tremendous job of preparing us to be the best that we can.”

On3’s Stephen Samra contributed to this article.