Landon Collins wants to be a nickelback

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Collins made up his mind to head to Tuscaloosa two years ago, but was persuaded to wait on making a decision. At that time, mother and son agreed on that destination for Louisiana’s best prospect. That changed when Saban talked about using Collins as a nickelback, instead of an every-play safety.

“A nickelblack plays 50-80 percent,” Justin said. “Landon is a 100-percent player.”

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Is this the Tyrann Mathieu effect (getting a chance to make plays all over the field at the nickel)? Pretty impressive that Saban can convince a 5 star safety to come to Bama on the basis that he'll be a situational player.