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 up on the list, four-star inside linebacker Jackson Bratton.
Jackson Bratton, Inside Linebacker
Hometown: Muscle Shoals (Ala.)
High school: Muscle Shoals
Size: 6-3, 233
247Sports composite ranking: 4-star / No. 172 overall / No. 8 ILB
Rivals ranking: 4-star / No. 243 overall / No. 16 ILB
Commitment date: March 24, 2018
Signing date: Dec. 18, 2019
Where does he fit in? While Demouy Kennedy brings the elite athleticism to the inside linebacker position, Jackson brings a great feel for the game. He’s got great size (6-foot-3, 233 pounds) and instincts which constantly helps him find the football.
Over the last two years, Jackson accumulated 281 tackles, 14 sacks, three forced fumbles and five fumble recoveries for Muscle Shoals.
Considering Alabama’s struggles at the position this season, the need for an instinctual player with surprising athleticism could really help in certain situations. It’s very possible for Jackson to earn some sort of reps, whether that’s on defense or special teams, in 2020.
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