SDS narrows down a crowded field and picks out the five greatest Alabama defensive backs of all time.

5. Javier Arenas (2006-09) — After starting his career almost exclusively as a kick returner, Arenas blossomed into one of the most dangerous defensive backs in Crimson Tide history. By the time he was a senior, not only was he racking up tackles (134 over his final two seasons) but he was second on the Tide in interceptions during the 2009 national championship season, finishing his career with six picks. Arenas was a threat to score on every snap and ended his career as a consensus All-American and a first-team All-SEC performer in ’09.

4. Jeremiah Castille (1979-82) — An All-American in 1982, Castille was a lynchpin for some excellent Crimson Tide defenses. He left school tied for the Alabama record with 16 career interceptions, as well as a career-best seven INTs in 1982. He also won the 1982 Liberty Bowl MVP by intercepting three passes in a Tide win.

3. Tommy Wilcox (1979-81) — Wilcox, a two-time All-American, was a part of the 1979 national championship team and a conensus member of the All-American team in his final season. With two All-SEC nods under his belt, Wilcox was named as a member of Alabama’s Team of the Century for his stellar work as a shutdown cornerback. Wilcox is now known for his outdoor television show, which features sports stars as guests.

2. Antonio Langham (1990-93) — One of the most talented defensive players in school history, Langham’s talent ended up costing the Crimson Tide. As a sophomore, he recorded a pick-six late in the SEC championship game and helped propel Alabama to the 1992 national championship game. He was even better as a junior, earning consensus All-American honors while winning the Jim Thorpe Award and Jack Tatum Trophy. Langham finished his career as the school’s all-time leader in interceptions with 19. Alabama ended up having to forfeit most of the 1993 season after it was discovered Langham had signed with an agent the previous offseason. He was the No. 9 overall pick in the 1994 NFL draft.

1. Mark Barron (2008-11) — In Alabama’s storied history, few players made the impact all over the field that Barron did. The safety earned first-team All-SEC recognition in three of his four years, was a consensus All-American in his final two years and was one of the leaders on the Crimson Tide national title teams of 2009 and 2011. Barron had more than 230 tackles in his career to go along with 12 interceptions and 13.0 tackles for loss, proving to be a devastating force all over the defense. Barron became the highest-drafted Alabama defensive player in history in 2012, surpassing Langham when he was chosen seventh overall.