Brian Branch

The former Hewitt-Trussville Husky is listed at 6-foot, 190 pounds but he surely is pushing the limit of 200 pounds now as his biceps, shoulders and pectoral muscles are bulging through his shirt.

Big time players make big time plays in big time situations — and Alabama defensive back Brian Branch has exemplified that over the last two seasons.

The Crimson Tide has a conference leading 18 players featured on Athlon Sports' preseason All-SEC teams.

In his first 2023 NFL Big Board, ESPN NFL Draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr. has three Alabama players featured in his top 10

Alabama cornerback Earl Little Jr. has been training hard with his father, Earl Little Sr. to prepare his upcoming freshman campaign.

After a stellar freshman campaign, Moore is off to a great start in his sophomore season.

Alabama's defense made it look easy against an experienced Miami offense. Now, and without question, the Crimson Tide defense is back.

In a roughly 160-play practice, one player that stood out was freshman defensive back Terrion Arnold, who picked off Bryce Young while earning reps with Alabama's second-team defense.

247Sports Josh Pate believes the Crimson Tide will show improvement in 2021.

Jay Valai is one of many new staff members for Alabama this season. Valai is taking over for Karl Scott as the new cornerbacks coach and safety Jordan Battle speaks very highly of him.