Chris Braswell
Chris Braswell (born October 25, 2001) is an American college football outside linebacker for the Alabama Crimson Tide.
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Position | Outside linebacker |
Class | Senior |
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Born: | [1] Baltimore, Maryland | October 25, 2001
Height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
Weight | 255 lb (116 kg) |
Career history | |
College |
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High school | Saint Frances Academy (Baltimore, Maryland) |
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Early life and high school
Braswell grew up in Baltimore, Maryland and attended Saint Frances Academy.[2] After his senior season, he played in the 2020 Under Armour All-America Game.[3] Braswell was rated a five-star recruit and committed to play college football at Alabama over offers from Georgia, LSU, Clemson, and Ohio State.[4][5]
College career
Braswell joined the Alabama Crimson Tide as an early enrollee in January of 2020.[6] He did not play in any games during his freshman season.[7] Braswell played on Alabama's special teams unit and was a rotational pass rusher in 2021 and finished the season with 11 tackles, one tackle for loss, and two quarterback hurries.[8][9] As a junior, he primarily served as the Crimson Tide's pass rush rotation and was part of the team's "cheetah" package, a defensive alignment that includes three outside linebackers instead of two.[10] Braswell finished the season with 20 tackles, four tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks, six quarterback pressures, and one forced fumble.[11] After considering entering the 2023 NFL Draft, he opted to return to Alabama for his senior season.[12]
References
- "NFL Draft Profile: Chris Braswell, Linebacker, Alabama Crimson Tide". Sports Illustrated. April 13, 2023. Retrieved August 7, 2023.
- "St. Frances defensive end Chris Braswell commits to Alabama". Baltimore Sun. November 25, 2018. Retrieved October 13, 2022.
- Bean, Josh (January 6, 2020). "5-star Alabama signee Chris Braswell confident about playing LB". AL.com. Retrieved October 16, 2022.
- Zucker, Joseph (November 25, 2018). "5-Star DE Prospect Chris Braswell Commits to Alabama over Ohio State, More". Bleacher Report. Retrieved October 16, 2022.
- Rodak, Mike (December 18, 2019). "Five-star commit Chris Braswell signs early with Alabama". AL.com. Retrieved October 16, 2022.
- Byington, Alex (January 9, 2022). "5-star early enrollee Chris Braswell ready to add to Alabama pass rush in 2020". Montgomery Advertiser. Retrieved October 13, 2022.
- Dellinger, Ross (August 17, 2021). "Chris Braswell Lands Alabama's First Cobranded Merchandise Deal Under NIL". SI.com. Retrieved October 13, 2022.
- Goodbread, Chase (August 10, 2022). "Nick Saban believes Braswell gives Alabama three dangerous pass rushers". Tuscaloosa News. Retrieved October 13, 2022.
- Casagrande, Michael (October 11, 2022). "The 3-headed cheetah that brought Saban's pass-rush vision to reality". AL.com. Retrieved October 13, 2022.
- Potter, Charlie (October 11, 2022). "Alabama raves over new 'cheetah' package that utilizes three OLBs". 247Sports.com. Retrieved October 16, 2022.
- McNair, Kirk (March 28, 2023). "Chris Braswell Has Alabama Spring Opportunity". 247Sports.com. Retrieved July 27, 2023.
- Graham, Andrew (May 6, 2023). "Chris Braswell discusses ability to replace Will Anderson's production". On3.com. Retrieved July 27, 2023.