National Signing Day has come and gone, and Alabama’s 2020 recruiting class if officially set. There were 25 total members (26, if you count North Carolina grad transfer tight end Carl Tucker) with talent across the board.
In order for fans to get to know the Crimson Tide’s newest players, we have laid out a “get to know them” article for each member.
Next up on the list is five-star weakside defensive end Chris Braswell
Chris Braswell, Edge Player
Hometown: Baltimore (Md.)
High school: St. Francis Academy
Size: 6-3, 220 (6-3, 220 on official Alabama roster)
247Sports composite ranking: 5-star / No. 19 overall / No. 2 WDE
247Sports ranking: 4-star / No. 39 overall / No. 2 WDE
Rivals ranking: 5-star / No. 24 overall / No. 2 WDE
ESPN ranking: 5-star / 91 overall grade / No. 3 DE
Commitment date: Nov. 25, 2018
Signing date: Dec. 18, 2019
Where does he fit in? According to all the major recruiting services, Braswell is listed as a weakside defensive end, but he should slot into one of the outside linebacker positions (Sam or Jack) for the Crimson Tide.
Like with the other edge players in Alabama’s 2020 class, the 6-foot-3, 220-pound linebacker will need to add weight and play strength during the offseason. The talent is undeniable, however.
There should also be plenty of opportunities for Braswell to earn a significant role in Year 1.
Last year’s two starters, Anfernee Jennings and Terrell Lewis, are off to the NFL while one of the expected replacements, Eyabi Anoma, transferred prior to the 2019 season.
There are still a few options on the roster at edge (Christopher Allen, Jarez Parks, King Mwikuta and Kevin Harris II, to name a few), but it’s also a certainly that Alabama will need at least one or two of the first-year guys to emerge as viable depth.
Braswell has the ability to be one of those players.
Previous players:
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