Alabama DL Named to 2024 AFCA Good Hands Team Watchlist – Touchdown Alabama

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His faith led him to start as a defensive back for Alabama football in 2023.

Birmingham, Ala. native Tim Kennan III has become a leader for the Crimson Tide.

The 6-foot-2 nose tackle, now 305 pounds, finished last year with 38 total tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss, a sack, seven quarterback hurries and a quarterback hurry, helping the Tide win a Southeastern Conference championship. He’s growing into his style on the field, but Kennan is special in the Tuscaloosa and Birmingham communities. Kennan recently held his youth football camp in Birmingham, which brought smiles, laughter, fun and teachable moments to all. He was named to the preseason watchlist for the Allstate AFCA (American Football Coaches Association) Good Hands Team. The honor goes to a college football athlete who best demonstrates philanthropy and giving back to his community. Kennan has a chance to have a big year this fall.

Congratulations to Tim Keenan III who has been named Allstate @WeAreAFCA Good Hands Team Watchlist #RollTide photo.twitter.com/Imldw4jOHr

— Alabama Football (@AlabamaFTBL) July 18, 2024

He’s next in Alabama’s line of elite defenders.

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