Josh Underwood's Wild Path to Alabama | Alabama Crimson Tide Football News

Alabama’s defense just got a wild ride with the addition of sophomore defensive lineman Josh Underwood, a walk-on from UAB who nearly lost his life trying to stop a fight — only to now be headed to Tuscaloosa. After getting stabbed while stepping in to break up a brawl at UAB, he survived, kept playing, and now joins the Tide on a scholarship thanks to an injury opening the door. With limited college experience and eligibility questions looming for their Kentucky game, Underwood’s path is far from guaranteed — but Alabama’s track record with under-the-radar talent makes this move feel like a gamble with potential payoff. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/11d0781c20bda749