Alabama's is, they have no choice but to use the pool of players they have. Traditionally under Saban their roster was in the high teens with 5-star players.
Being a 5-star player is not an anointment to startum.
Saban has one of the best motivational systems in place, 5-star players are not above proving themselves. They are on the scout team.
You don't get to #1 if your scout team is incapable.