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 inside linebacker Christian Harris out of Baton Rouge (La.).
Christian Harris, Linebacker
Height: 6-2 / Weight: 244
Class: Sophomore
Hometown: Baton Rouge (La.)
High School: University Lab
HS ranking (247Sports): 4-star / No. 110 overall / No. 6 ILB / No. 5 LA
HS ranking (Rivals): 4-star / No. 235 overall / No. 16 OLB / No. 11 LA
Analysis: Christian Harris was pressed into action earlier than many had anticipated due to injuries with Joshua McMillon and then soon thereafter Dylan Moses, and while his first season wasn’t perfect, there’s a lot to be excited about for the future.
Moses returns from his season-ending knee injury and will automatically slide back into his starting role as the Mike linebacker in Alabama’s defense, McMillon will return for 2020 as well, but it’s still unknown who will assume the starting role at the Will spot next to Moses.
The main competitors for Harris include McMillon, Ale Kaho and potentially Shane Lee (although he fits more of the mold of a true Mike). With the flashes Harris showed during Year 1, however, it will hard to unseat him with a year of added experience and another offseason under his belt.
At 6-foot-2, 244 pounds, Harris has a perfect combination of size, speed and athleticism needed to excel as a both a run-stopper and in pass coverage. Expect a major leap out of the Louisiana native in 2020.
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