Alabama signed 22 of its 26 commitments during the early signing period on Wednesday. To give fans a chance to get to know the newest Crimson Tide members, we are doing a series of overviews with each of the 2020 signees.
Next on the list, five-star weakside defensive end Chris Braswell.
Chris Braswell, Edge Player
Hometown: Baltimore (Md.)
High school: St. Francis Academy
247Sports composite ranking: 5-star / No. 17 overall / No. 1 WDE
Rivals ranking: 5-star / No. 24 overall / No. 1 WDE
Commitment date: Nov. 25, 2018
Signing date: Dec. 18, 2019
Where does he fit in? Braswell is listed as a weakside defensive end, according to all the recruiting services, but he slot into one of the outside linebacker positions (Sam or Jack) for the Crimson Tide. Like with the other edge players in Alabama’s 2020 class, he will need to add weight and play strength during the offseason, but the talent is undeniable.
With the losses of Anfernee Jennings and Terrell Lewis, there will be plenty of opportunities for Braswell to earn a significant role in Year 1. Considering his pedigree, he should be able to maximize that opportunity,
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