Chris Braswell

Early life

Braswell was born on October 25, 2001, in Baltimore, Maryland, later attending Saint Frances Academy. After his senior season, he played in the 2020 Under Armour All-America Game. Braswell was rated a five-star recruit and committed to play college football at Alabama over offers from Georgia, LSU, Clemson, and Ohio State.

Personal life

Braswell converted to Islam at the age of 10. During his time in Alabama, he was an active member at the Islamic Society of Tuscaloosa. He has influenced several of his teammates to embrace the religion as well.As a devout Muslim, he fasts in observance of Ramadan even during practices, drills, and games.

College career

Braswell joined the Alabama Crimson Tide as an early enrollee in January 2020. He did not play in any games during his freshman season. Braswell played on Alabama's special teams unit and was a rotational pass rusher in 2021 and finished the season with 11 tackles, one tackle for loss, and two quarterback hurries. As a junior, he primarily served as the Crimson Tide's pass rush rotation and was part of the team's "cheetah" package, a defensive alignment that includes three outside linebackers instead of two. Braswell finished the season with 20 tackles, four tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks, six quarterback pressures, and one forced fumble. After considering entering the 2023 NFL Draft, he opted to return to Alabama for his senior season.