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Alabama freshman LB, Kendrick Blackshire is improving his footwork before arriving on campus

The University of Alabama brought in 27 nationally signed letters of intent for its 2021 recruiting class, and there is one defensive player that Crimson Tide fans are excited to watch.

Kendrick Blackshire, an alumnus of Duncanville (Texas) High School, looks the part when he steps off the bus.

He earned a four-star rating from Justin Smith of Touchdown Alabama Magazine and made a name for himself as a physical tackler. The 6-foot-2, 240-pounder is an intimidating presence that looks to be the next superstar at linebacker. He will not arrive on campus until the summer, which allows him to improve some areas of his game.