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2018 Prospect Preview: Da'Shawn Hand proved dominant rushing the QB in 2016

TUSCALOOSA, AL - SEPTEMBER 6: Da'Shawn Hand #9 of the Alabama Crimson Tide rushes the passer against the Florida Atlantc Owls on September 6, 2014 at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Da'Shawn Hand

  • Alabama defensive lineman Da’Shawn Hand wreaked havoc on opposing quarterbacks from the interior, as he ranked No. 3 in Pass Rush Productivity among all returning SEC interior defenders in 2016, and projects as a Day 2 draft pick in the 2018 NFL draft.
  • Hand recorded 16 total pressures on just 310 defensive snaps last season, including 10 quarterback hurries, four quarterback hits and two sacks.
  • A consensus five-star recruit in 2014, Hand was one of six returning SEC front seven defenders with at least 300 defensive snaps to have zero missed tackles last season.

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