A lot of buzz is surrounding the young athletes on defense that could sign in Alabama’s 2021 recruiting class; however, the group of freshmen playing now is a highly talented one.
We have seen players such as Malachi Moore, William Anderson, Jamil Burroughs and Tim Smith all impact games defensively, but last week introduced Crimson Tide fans to another name.
Brian Branch, a native of Tyrone, Ga., arrived on campus as a four-star from Sandy Creek High School. As a highlight defensive back, he ended his tenure at Sandy Creek as the program’s all-time leader for interceptions.