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Tavian Branch already had the attention of several major college football programs before this offseason. Still, his stock rises with increased interest because of his workouts, strength improvements and skill development shown in camps.
Last week, the Riverside junior all-state defensive lineman, a powerful 6-foot-4, 295-pounder with outstanding quickness, landed an offer from the University of Alabama, which pumps up the number of NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision honors to more than 20, according to recruiting website 247Sports.com.
“Honestly, it is a blessing to have this opportunity,” Branch, 17, said. “All of my hard work is really paying off, but it is all about me staying humble and keeping up the work. But, really, it is a great feeling.”
Last season, Branch was a force on both sides of the ball for Riverside. On the way to a District 2 Class 2A championship and a trip to the PIAA Class 2A semifinals, he had 66 tackles — 48 solo, 27 for loss — 10.5 sacks, two forced fumbles and 20 quarterback hurries. He has 94 tackles with 39 for loss and 12 sacks in his career.
In addition, Branch uses social media to gain additional exposure. Recently, he posted videos of a 405-pound bench press and pull-ups, as well as photos from his campus visits — extending gratitude to his hosts.
“My social media has been popping,” Branch said. “I am being patient with it. Going through this process, it can be slow at times, but you never know when that one post can go viral.”
With the addition of Alabama, he has received scholarship offers from Penn State, Oklahoma, Rutgers, Oklahoma State, Boston College, Buffalo, Cincinnati, Duke, Kent State, Kentucky, Maryland, Old Dominion, Pittsburgh, South Carolina, Syracuse, Temple, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Virginia Tech, West Virginia and Wisconsin.
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