Brian Branch sees ideal fit with Green Bay Packers

Alabama safety Brian Branch is showing off his skills at the NFL Combine, including his skills behind a microphone.

The Alabama star went through several interviews and press conferences this week up in Indianapolis and mostly revealed one thing: He’s comfortable with just about anything you can throw at him, on the field or off.

Branch has reportedly met formally with the Green Bay Packers and feels he’d be a good fit for that scheme. But he says he’s also versatile enough to do just about anything.

“If they want me to cover their slot receiver, man coverage, I can do that,” Branch said. “If a team utilizes me to drop in zone, I can do that as well. And also be back at safety and call the defense, be the quarterback of the defense. I feel I can do all of that.”

Brian Branch started every game for Alabama in 2022 and posted impressive numbers.

He racked up 90 tackles, 14.0 tackles for a loss, 3.0 sacks, two interceptions and nine pass breakups.

More on the 2023 NFL Draft

The 2023 NFL Draft is set to take place from Thursday, April 27 through Saturday, April 29 in Kansas City, Missouri. The event will be held at the plaza just outside of Union Station.

Round 1 of the NFL Draft is set to begin at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, Apr. 27. Rounds 2-3 will begin at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, Apr. 28, and Rounds 4-7 will begin at 12 p.m. ET on Saturday, Apr. 29. The draft will be broadcasted throughout the weekend on both ESPN and NFL Network.

To be eligible for the NFL Draft, players must be at least three years removed from their final year of high school while having used up their collegiate eligibility. Underclassmen are able to request league approval to become eligible for the draft, as are players who have graduated prior to using up all of their collegiate eligibility. 100 underclassmen were approved for last year’s draft. 73 of those 100 underclassmen were granted special eligibility while 27 of them were underclassmen who had completed their college degrees.

The 2023 NFL scouting combine will take place from Feb. 28 through March 6 in Indianapolis.