Alabama LB Terrell Lewis has had a rough couple of years, dealing with an elbow injury and then an ACL tear.

Now he’s back, though, and according to coach Nick Saban, he’s better than ever, which is a scary thought for teams on Alabama’s schedule.

During Alabama’s media day on Saturday, Saban said Lewis’s rehab has gone really well (via 247Sports):

“We’ll probably try to manage his reps to some degree, but he practiced all day yesterday, made a lot of plays, did a really good job,” Saban said. “He’s worked hard all summer. We keep these catapult numbers on guys, in terms of what their explosive movements are and how much they can duplicate it, and he’s back to a level higher than he was before he got hurt two years ago.

“So, we’re really pleased with the work that he’s done and how he’s recovered. I think we want to try to manage him so he can be productive and getting him through this season is important. He’s a good leader on our team.”

Lewis missed spring practices with swelling in his knee, but he’s back now and geared up for the 2019 season.

He’ll be a big part of the Alabama defense when the season kicks off on Aug. 31.