Alabama fans saw Deontae Lawson, Ian Jackson, and Keanu Koht (outside linebacker) on A-Day, but another linebacker will arrive on campus in the summer.
Kendrick Blackshire, a four-star specimen from Duncanville, Texas, has been improving his footwork and adding more muscle to his frame.
The 6-foot-2, 240-pounder has the potential to be one of the best linebackers to play for the Crimson Tide, and fans are excited to see him.
He posted a video to Twitter of him doing weight training, and people cannot believe he is 18 years old.
— Kendrick Blackshire (@KendrickBlacks1) April 21, 2021
#RollTide 💯💪 https://t.co/MtFkdsyliH
— Ashley campbell (@Ashleyc63623250) April 21, 2021
👀👀🦍🦍 #buzzgang #webuzzn #trusttheprocess https://t.co/0ygOMxjjYg
— Bryan Leonard (@illbill03) April 21, 2021
My god! Dude is 18! Built different at Bama https://t.co/WOpRfCn9XB
— Pete Taylor (@PeteTaylor03) April 21, 2021
This mane only a freshman 🤦🏾♂️ #ROLLTIDE https://t.co/CxS5RmxVta
— 🐻💰 (@King_Tosa) April 21, 2021
Nah Fr how old are you G https://t.co/hXQxaI0yUM
— LongLiveFred👼🏿🏀 (@Trigger_Trey7) April 21, 2021
Me and Kendrick have had much different experiences during quarantine https://t.co/hgbAGdUv1W
— Clint Lamb (@ClintRLamb) April 21, 2021
It will be a challenge for him to create a role this season, but he has an opportunity to do it.
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If Blackshire can impress coaches and teammates in summer workouts and fall camp, he will see action.
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Stephen M. Smith is the managing editor and senior writer for Touchdown Alabama Magazine. You can “like” him on Facebook or “follow” him on Twitter, via @CoachingMSmith.
