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 is safety Daniel Wright out of Fort Lauderdale (Fla.).
Daniel Wright, Safety
Height: 6-1 / Weight: 190
Class: Redshirt Junior
Hometown: Fort Lauderdale (Fla.)
High School: Boyd Anderson High School
HS ranking (247Sports): 4-star / No. 122 overrall / No. 16 S / No. 22 FLA
HS ranking (Rivals): 4-star / No. 167 overrall / No. 17 S / No. 31 FLA
Analysis: Entering his fourth year in the Crimson Tide’s program, safety Daniel Wright will finally get a chance to earn a starting job. He’ll face some competition from DeMarcco Hellams, Brian Branch and others, but he’s considered the front-runner to start next to Jordan Battle.
That’s not a bad thing, either. Wright was a former top 150 recruit, according to 247Sports, coming out of high school. His first three seasons were limited to special teams play, injuries and a rotational role, but he has an opportunity to be a perfect example of “The Process” that includes a patient approach.
Don’t be surprised if a combination of Wright and Hellams teams up to become the perfect complementary pieces to Battle.
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