IDP Rookie Player Profile – Brian Branch
Brian Branch is a top IDP rookie prospect who has been productive at Alabama and should be a productive safety in the NFL.
Height | Weight | College |
---|---|---|
6’0″ | 190 | Alabama |
Strengths
Versatility – can play safety and cornerback spots
High football IQ and instincts
Run defense, tackling and blitzing ability
Weaknesses
Man coverage ability
4.58 40-yard dash a little slow for top prospects – similar to Kyle Hamilton (4.59)
Rarely plays deep safety
College Stats
2022: 90 Tackles, 7 Passed Defended, 2 Interceptions
2021: 55 Tackles, 9 Passes Defended, 0 Interceptions
Highlights
Ideal Role
Branch is versatile and can both safety and nickel cornerback.
IDP Rookie Ranking
Brian Branch is RPO Football’s IDP #15 and DB #1
Complete list can be found here: IDP Rookie Rankings
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