Marlon Humphrey, Tide's secondary mates being challenged

Alabama's Marlon Humphrey catches an onside kick during the second half of the NCAA college football playoff championship game against Clemson Monday, Jan. 11, 2016, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Alabama's Marlon Humphrey catches an onside kick during the second half of the NCAA college football playoff championship game against Clemson Monday, Jan. 11, 2016, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

For all the stability existing within Alabama's football program under Nick Saban, cornerback Marlon Humphrey certainly has experienced his share of change.

The redshirt sophomore is playing for his third secondary coach in as many years, having signed in 2014 when Kirby Smart oversaw the defensive backs. Mel Tucker was his position coach last season, and Derrick Ansley was hired this past offseason after Smart was named Georgia's head coach and took Tucker with him as defensive coordinator.

photo Alabama's Marlon Humphrey catches an onside kick during the second half of the NCAA college football playoff championship game against Clemson Monday, Jan. 11, 2016, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

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