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Alabama’s Trae’shawn Brown emerges as 2026 rushing key

8/18/2026

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Ryan Grubb, Alabama offensive coordinator, said freshman Trae'shawn Brown could be a key piece of the 2026 rushing attack.
Brown, a three-star recruit from Huntsville, Texas, is 5-foot-10, 206 pounds and impressed coaches with blind cuts and pass protection.
Injuries to AK Dear and EJ Crowell have opened opportunities, with Dear out the first month and Crowell missing part of camp.

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Ryan Grubb, Alabama offensive coordinator, said freshman Trae'shawn Brown could be a key piece of the 2026 rushing attack.
Brown, a three-star recruit from Huntsville, Texas, is 5-foot-10, 206 pounds and impressed coaches with blind cuts and pass protection.
Injuries to AK Dear and EJ Crowell have opened opportunities, with Dear out the first month and Crowell missing part of camp.