Metz, Johnson, Taylor and Hill did not go into ReliaQuest Bowl practices "cold turkey," in the words of Wommack. Each had an idea of what Alabama's scheme looked like with coaches installing plays ahead of each player's arrival during the season in the summer and even during last offseason.

Alabama defensive coordinator Kane Wommack addressed his excitement for the Crimson Tide's ReliaQuest Bowl game against the defending College Football Playoff champions.

Here's why Alabama's defensive coordinator thinks the Utah transfer can be a success in the Crimson Tide secondary.