Alabama signed 22 of its 26 commitments during the early signing period last Wednesday. To give fans a chance to get to know the newest Crimson Tide members, we are doing a series of overviews with each of the 2020 signees.
Next up on the list, four-star athlete Kristian Story.
Kristian Story, Athlete
Hometown: Lanett (Ala.)
High school: Lanett
Size: 6-1, 210
247Sports composite ranking: 4-star / No. 208 overall / No. 6 ATH
Rivals ranking: 4-star / No. 170 overall / No. 4 ATH
Commitment date: July 17, 2019
Signing date: Dec. 18, 2019
Where does he fit in? Where Story ends up playing for Alabama has yet to be determined, but don’t be surprised if he tries out multiple positions over the course of his career.
At 6-foot-1, 210 pounds with an impressive skillset, the Lanett (Ala.) native is well-suited for a lot of spots — even quarterback. He’s still really raw with the nuances of the position, but that’s probably because he saw snaps at receiver, running back and on defense as well.
Long term, Story would probably work out best as a safety, which could be a major need for Alabama as soon as 2020 with Jared Mayden and potentially Xavier McKinney gone. But it’s also possible that Story could be used in a similar fashion to former Michigan standout Jabrill Peppers.
Peppers, while primarily considered a safety for the Wolverines, also saw snaps at linebacker, wide receiver and as a return man.
Don’t expect that to be the case for Story during Year 1, but it could be a blueprint for how he could end up being deployed in Tuscaloosa — if quarterback doesn’t work out.
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