All-SEC defensive back Cyrus Jones was able to watch Alabama's handful of starting quarterback hopefuls first-hand day in and day out during practice last season.

Prepping for April's draft at this week's NFL Combine, Jones says he has an idea who will replace Jake Coker under center for the Crimson Tide next season.

“I’d probably say Cooper,” Jones said Saturday, according to SEC Country. “He’s a little bit older. I think that gives him a little edge.”

Cooper Bateman, who has been the team's starting holder the past two seasons, is entering his fourth year at the program as a redshirt junior and started Alabama's game against Ole Miss last season. Over seven appearances, Bateman completed 71.2 percent of his throws for 291 yards, a touchdown and two interceptions.

Redshirt freshman and former five-star Blake Barnett is close, Jones says.

“The sky’s the limit for him," he said. "Only time will tell, and time is his friend. Just being able to learn each day under (offensive coordinator Lane) Kiffin and those guys on the offensive side. I think as long as he puts the work in, he’ll put himself in position to have a chance at the starting spot.”

Jones went on to mention both Bateman and Barnett's arm strength and athleticism and says the Crimson Tide will be fine on offense with either selection.

(h/t SEC Country)