The Return of a Monster: Alabama’s Most Feared Defender is Back for 2025
CJ Dippre has lined up against some of the fiercest defenders in college football, but when asked who the toughest was, his answer came without hesitation: Tyreek “The Phantom” Marshall.
For those unfamiliar with the legend of Marshall, his story is one of dominance, controversy, and an almost supernatural ability to destroy offenses. A 6’5″, 270-pound edge rusher with the speed of a wide receiver and the power of a wrecking ball, he was Alabama’s secret weapon in 2023 and 2024. Some called him unblockable. Others, like Dippre, simply called him terrifying.
“He wasn’t just strong—he was calculated,” Dippre once said. “He knew what move you were going to try before you did. He’d let you think you had leverage, then just erase you.”
But Marshall’s rise wasn’t without turbulence. His physicality led to whispers of dirty play. His hit on Georgia’s quarterback in 2024 was so brutal it sparked a rule change. Then came the offseason rumors—transfer portal talk, potential NFL early entry, even whispers of an internal dispute with the coaching staff.
And yet, here he is. Back for 2025.
The announcement sent shockwaves through college football. Rival offensive coordinators had already started planning for a season without him. Now? They’re rewriting entire playbooks.
Dippre, now preparing for the NFL, reacted to the news with a simple post:
“Good luck, fellas. You’re gonna need it.”
Alabama just got its monster back. And the rest of college football should be very, very afraid.
