As we continue through the offseason, Roll Tide Wire has decided to bring fans a quick snapshot of each scholarship player listed on Alabama’s 2020 football roster.
Each day, we’ll release anywhere from 2-4 player profiles giving fans a glimpse into the players who will be available this upcoming season. Whether that’s size, classification, hometowns or recruiting rankings coming out of high school, we’ve got you covered.
Also included in each article is a quick recap letting you know what to expect from that player for the upcoming 2020 season and beyond.
Next up on the list if cornerback Patrick Surtain II out of Plantation (Fla.).
Patrick Surtain II, Cornerback
Height: 6-2 / Weight: 203
Class: Junior
Hometown: Plantation (Fla.)
High School: American Heritage High School
HS ranking (247Sports): 5-star / No. 6 overall / No. 1 CB / No. 2 FLA
HS ranking (Rivals): 5-star / No. 8 overall / No. 1 CB / No. 2 FLA
Analysis: Patrick Surtain II is going to be heavily relied on in 2020, as he’s the only returning starter in the secondary with the exception of rising sophomore Jordan Battle (four starts).
Surtain brings an ideal skillset to the position that should eventually turn him into a first-round draft pick, whether that’s in 2021 or 2022 NFL Draft. He’s long (6-foot-2), he’s physical and he’s situationally aware in coverage.
The hope is the others on the back half of Alabama’s defense come together, but there’s one thing that’s certain: Surtain will be the top player on that unit.
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