Courtney Upshaw Class: Sophomore Hometown: Eufaula, Ala. High School: Eufaula Height / Weight: 6-2 / 249 Position: Linebacker Experience: 1L

Career Stats

OUTLOOK: Courtney Upshaw was a force on special teams during his rookie campaign with the Crimson Tide and while also seeing time at linebacker ... led the team in special teams tackles with 18 ... should contend for valuable playing time at linebacker as a sophomore in 2009 ... a physically imposing linebacker who is known for his hard-hitting style.

2008 (FRESHMAN): Upshaw was one of 16 true freshmen to see playing time in 2008 ... played in the final 13 games of the season ... was a reserve at jack linebacker and started on the kickoff coverage team ... had 22 tackles - 12 solo - on the year ... also had three TFL (-3) with two pass breakups and a quarterback hurry ... led the team with 18 special teams tackles, all coming on kickoff coverage ... earned UA Special Teams Player of the Week honors vs. Western Kentucky and Auburn. Clemson: Upshaw did not see playing time in the opener. Tulane: He saw his first playing time of his career on special teams. Western Kentucky: Upshaw had a career-high six tackles on both special teams and as a reserve jack linebacker that ranked third on the team ... had a bone-crushing hit on the Crimson Tide's second kickoff of the game against the Hilltoppers ... also notched his first tackle for loss (-1) and added a quarterback hurry ... named the UA coaching staff special teams player of the week. Arkansas: He saw his most extensive playing time at jack linebacker in the second half against the Hogs ... recorded two tackles, including one solo stop, with one TFL (-1) and broke up one pass. Georgia: Upshaw had two solo tackles on special teams and limited duty at jack linebacker against the No. 3 Bulldogs. Kentucky: He made two tackles including a solo stop against the Wildcats ... also knocked down a Mike Hartline pass. Mississippi: Upshaw registered two assisted tackles in the 24-20 win over Mississippi. Tennessee: He once again was a kickoff coverage warrior with three tackles, including two solo stops. Arkansas State: Upshaw played but did not record any statistics. LSU: He made two solo tackles on the kickoff coverage team against the Tigers. Mississippi State: Upshaw logged one assisted special teams tackle in a 32-7 win over the Bulldogs in Tuscaloosa. Auburn: He was all over the field on kickoff coverage, logging one solo tackle on a big hit in the first half ... also saw time as a reserve at linebacker. Florida: Upshaw played on the kickoff team, but did not have any tackles against the Gators in the SEC Championship Game. Sugar Bowl vs. Utah: He garnered quality playing time at linebacker and on special teams ... made one solo tackle behind the line of scrimmage for a loss of a yard.

HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: He was the Alabama Class 5A Lineman of the Year by the Alabama Sports Writers Association and ASWA Class 5A All-State selection in 2007 ... ranked as the No. 4 defensive end prospect in the country and the No. 29 player overall on the ESPN.com 150 list ... No. 35 on The Mobile Press-Register Super Southeast 120 ... the No. 7 player on The Mobile Press-Register Elite 18 list ... The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Super South 100 member ... ranked as the No. 12 outside linebacker nationally and the ninth-best overall player on the Alabama Top 35 list by Rivals.com ... the No. 18 defensive end prospect by Scout.com ... ranked the No. 10 prospect in Alabama by SuperPrep Magazine and the No. 38 defensive lineman nationally... No. 73 player on the Scout.com Southeast 150 list ... had 45 solo tackles, 20 assists, including 13 for loss and seven sacks to go with three fumble recoveries as a senior ... also had 20 receptions for 296 yards and three touchdowns as a receiver on offense ... ScoutSouth.com Star of Alabama selection ... All-Southern team member selection by The Orlando Sentinel ... had 96 tackles and three interceptions as a junior ... played for head coach Dan Klages.