Brian Branch announcement that he is leaving the Alabama now another significant issue for the Team……

Brian Branch is one individual pursuing first-round draft status in the fall.

As a former four-star in the 2020 class, the native Georgian improved his production for tackles, tackles for loss, and pass breakups in 2021. Branch performed well as a sophomore with 55 tackles (five for loss), a sack, nine breakups (team-high), a quarterback hurry, and a fumble recovery. He shares the starting job at nickel (star) with Malachi Moore, but Branch proved to be more productive. The 6-foot, 193-pounder loves to hit, cover receivers, break up passes, pressure quarterbacks, and create turnovers. He fits the mold of a safety or nickel cornerback in today’s National Football League. Branch is prepared to put his family in a new situation. He posted a photo on Twitter with the caption, “This is the year for people who believed in me

If he balls out, Branch has every opportunity to be a first-rounder. We will see how consistent he plays throughout the season.