Alabama Football: 3 early signees who’ll have instant impact in 2022
![Thompson linebacker Jeremiah Alexander (7) sheds a block by Central offensive lineman Richazaire Francisque (55) as he closes on a ball carrier during the 7A state championship game in Birmingham Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr]7a Championship Central Vs Thompson](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_fill,w_1080,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/shape%2Fcover%2Fsport%2F3424fdbba0da2e3b85a3bcbcfcc6dee59d6ba5b092293aea8aa85983fb5a1ed8.jpg "Thompson linebacker Jeremiah Alexander (7) sheds a block by Central offensive lineman Richazaire Francisque (55) as he closes on a ball carrier during the 7A state championship game in Birmingham Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr]7a Championship Central Vs Thompson")
Jeremiah Alexander is one of the most talented edge rushers coming out of high school in this class. What makes it even better for Alabama, he is a hometown kid and is going to make an instant impact for the Tide next season.
For starters, it will be tough for Alexander to crack the rotation because of who is coming back for Alabama at the position next season. Will Anderson finished in the top-five of the Heisman voting this season and is back to wreak havoc on defense next season. Freshman sensation Dallas Turner should also keep a starting spot as well.
However, Alexander is too talented to be left on the sideline and he is going to find a way to get on the field and rush the passer.
Alexander has the talent to be the next great pass rusher at Alabama. Look for him to earn his way onto the field next fall and show why.