Shumaker is a four-star defensive lineman from Choctaw County High School in Ackerman, Mississippi. Though still a sophomore, he is considered one of the top defensive line prospects in his class. His offer list includes Auburn, Ole Miss, Mississippi State, Florida State, and now Alabama.
The offer from Alabama is one that Shumaker deeply appreciates.
“It really means a lot because I used to always watch them on television and now they are offering me and wanting me to come play for them,” Shumaker told Touchdown Alabama. “I just thank God for the opportunity.”
The sophomore also shared his positive views about Alabama and how he perceives the program.
“From the outside looking in, it looks like a great program,” said Shumaker. “I know a lot of players in the NFL that came from Alabama, which means they are doing something good.”
The 6-foot-4, 280-pound defensive lineman impressed during his sophomore season at Choctaw County, despite only playing five full games. He recorded 59 tackles, 18 tackles for loss, 8.5 sacks, two fumble recoveries, one touchdown, and three pass breakups. His performance highlighted his strength, along with his ability to use active hands and maneuver around blocks.
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Nick Saban sharesa Hilarious Derrick Henry’s Pass Blocking Story From Time at Alabama
Derrick Henry left a lasting legacy on the Alabama football program, winning the 2015 Heisman Trophy and a national championship with the Crimson Tide.
Now a star with the Baltimore Ravens, Henry was coached by the legendary Nick Saban at Alabama. Saban, who recently appeared on The Pivot Podcast with Ryan Clark, Channing Crowder, and Fred Taylor, shared a memorable story about Henry’s early days at Alabama, particularly his struggles with pass protection.
Saban recalled, “Derrick Henry. Alright, so he’s a freshman. We’re doing a team pass drill. And he don’t know his ass from a handful of sand about pass protection, pass blocking, none of this s—. So the coach is—the offensive coordinator is—he doesn’t pick up the right guy or something and the offensive coordinator is getting on him so bad. I’m like, ‘I feel sorry for this guy.
I’m gonna go, you know, rub his neck a little bit.’ And [Henry] looks at me and he says, ‘Coach, I don’t know anything about any of this s—. All they did in high school was turn around and toss me the ball and tell me to run with it. That’s all I know about football. So can you all have a little patience?'”
Saban’s story highlights Henry’s humble beginnings and how even one of the greatest running backs in college football history had to adjust
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Despite his early struggles, Henry went on to win the Heisman, the Maxwell Award, and a national title—one of six that Saban has claimed at Alabama. This serves as a reminder that even the best players weren’t always perfect at the start.
