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Alabama OC Praises Young RB Amid Injury Crunch

Alabama OC Praises Young RB Amid Injury Crunch

Summary

The Alabama Crimson Tide football team faces injuries to key running backs AK Dear and EJ Crowell. Offensive Coordinator Ryan Grubb praised freshman Trae'shawn Brown, highlighting his vision, quickness, and pass protection skills as potential strengths for the team's running game in the upcoming season.

Key Facts

  • Alabama's running backs AK Dear and EJ Crowell are dealing with injuries.
  • EJ Crowell may miss part of fall camp; AK Dear will likely miss the first month of the season or longer.
  • Trae'shawn Brown is a 5-foot-10, 206-pound freshman running back from Huntsville, Texas.
  • Brown has shown good ability to anticipate and avoid tacklers during practice.
  • He is also a strong pass protector, despite his smaller size.
  • Brown was rated as a three-star recruit coming out of high school.
  • Offensive Coordinator Ryan Grubb is hopeful Brown can help improve the running game amid injuries.
  • The team also aims to strengthen its running game if the new offensive linemen perform well.
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