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 sophomore safety DeMarcco Hellams out of Washington (D.C.).
DeMarcco Hellams, Safety
Height: 6-1 / Weight: 213
Class: Sophomore
Hometown: Washington (D.C.)
High School: DeMatha Catholic High School
HS ranking (247Sports): 4-star / No. 84 overall / No. 8 S / No. 3 MD
HS ranking (Rivals): 4-star / No. 86 overall / No. 9 ATH / No. 3 MD
Analysis: DeMarcco Hellams had a successful first season in Tuscaloosa. The former DeMatha Catholic High School stand out made an immediate impact on special teams for the Crimson Tide while also seeing rotational reps at safety.
With Xavier McKinney and Jared Mayden gone, Hellams is expected to compete with Daniel Wright, Brian Branch, Eddie Smith and others for a starting role next to fellow rising sophomore Jordan Battle.
Hellams brings some versatility to the table, as he can play in a high-safety look or roll down into the box to provide more support against the run. Expect him to be a heavily-relied on contribution on the back-half of Alabama’s defense, whether it’s as a starter or in a rotational role.
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