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SEC Football: 10 true freshmen who’ll have instant impact in 2017

By Erich Hilkert

Apr 22, 2017; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide running back Najee Harris (22) is hit by Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Mack Wilson (30) during the A-day game at Bryant Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 22, 2017; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide running back Najee Harris (22) is hit by Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Mack Wilson (30) during the A-day game at Bryant Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 22, 2017; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Robert Foster (1) catches a pass against Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Dylan Moses (7) during the A-day game at Bryant Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 22, 2017; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Robert Foster (1) catches a pass against Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Dylan Moses (7) during the A-day game at Bryant Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports /

Dylan Moses disappointed LSU fans when he spurned his hometown Tigers for Alabama. Former Alabama linebacker Reuben Foster played a role in persuading Moses to come to Tuscaloosa. While Foster was freakish in his ability to chase down the opposition and make opponents pay with tough hits.

Moses is a freakish athlete with incredible speed for a linebacker. Alabama has Rashaan Evans and Shaun Dion Hamilton at inside linebacker. If Hamilton is fully healthy, he will likely earn the starting role.

However, if Hamilton isn’t fully recovered at the start of the season, there is a good chance Moses earns a starting role. At the very least, Moses will work his way into the rotation in a reserve role and earn playing time on special teams.

Moses is another consensus five-star prospect and one of the top 15 overall prospects in the 2017 class. Harris and Moses will earn significant playing time right away, but Moses has a better chance to make an impact because of a far greater turnover on the defensive side of the ball.

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