Mercer transfer defensive back Carmelo O’Neal is impressing Alabama’s staff with his length and athleticism. Standing at 6-foot-4 and 210 pounds, O’Neal has a rare frame for a defensive back.

Alabama’s Defensive Coordinator Comments

Defensive coordinator Kane Wommack told reporters that O’Neal was ahead of where Alabama expected him to be, coming from a lesser program. Wommack recalled watching O’Neal play against Auburn and being impressed by his skills.

Despite coming in ahead of schedule, O’Neal hasn’t taken a mental lapse as he begins his first fall camp with the Crimson Tide. Mo Linguist, from a fundamental standpoint, has helped O’Neal develop his skills, and O’Neal has a professional mindset, working at it every day and being very coachable.

Original reporting: The Tuscaloosa Thread — read the source article.