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Saban Must Rebuild Cornerback Spots

Posted March 08, 2012 on alabama.scout.com
PLAYERS: Dre Kirkpatrick,  DeQuan Menzie,  Phelon Jones
TEAMS: Alabama Crimson Tide
When Alabama had its Pro Day Wednesday, three noticeable performers were 2011 Crimson Tide cornerbacks Dre Kirkpatrick, DeQuan Menzie, and Phelon Jones. And all have a chance to be taken in the NFL draft in April. If Bama is losing three cornerbacks, it’s reasonable to say that the position—which calls for two men--is in need of rebuilding.
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