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 two 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 is redshirt junior defensive lineman Phidarian Mathis out of Wisner (La.).
Phidarian Mathis, Defensive Line
Height: 6-4 / Weight: 312
Class: Redshirt Junior
Hometown: Wisner (La.)
High School: Neville High School
HS ranking (247Sports): 4-star / No. 101 overall / No. 7 DT / No. 4 LA
HS ranking (Rivals): 4-star / No. 151 overall / No. 10 DT / No. 4 LA
Analysis: Phidarian Mathis is one of the most experienced defensive linemen on Alabama’s roster. The fourth-year player has played in 27 career games for the Crimson Tide, including 12 games (two starts) last season.
The 6-foot-4, 312-pounder doesn’t offer much as far as getting after the quarterback, but he’s an excellent rotational defensive lineman who can play on early downs at several spots, including defensive end and nose tackle.
If any player along the defensive front would be considered the “fourth lineman” behind the starting trio of Christian Barmore, LaBryan Ray and DJ Dale, it would be Mathis. Expect him to continue to make an impact for the defense.
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