Alabama's Jonathan Allen to return for senior season

Nick Saban and company will be getting a key member of their defense back in 2016.

Alabama defensive lineman Jonathan Allen announced Saturday he'll be returning for his senior season. Allen led the Crimson Tide in both sacks and tackles for a loss last season.

It's a huge boost for Alabama's defensive line, considering standout A'Shawn Robinson has already announced he's headed to the NFL. Allen will be joined next season by safety Eddie Jackson, who also said he would be coming back.

The Tide could be receiving more good news before Monday's deadline, as tight end O.J. Howard and linebacker Reuben Foster also plan on returning, reports Chris Low of ESPN.