Why Alabama's secondary can withstand loss of Eli Ricks, others

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On Tuesday, Alabama cornerback Eli Ricks announced his decision to enter the 2023 NFL Draft. It's not an ideal situation for the Crimson Tide, but I also don't think it's crippling either. Below, we break down why by taking a look at UA's cornerback and safety rooms. We also follow it up with a "way too early" two-deep projection for the entire secondary, including who takes Brian Branch's spot at Star.