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Alan Keith Branch #6 prospect in 2007 NFL Draft.

Alan Keith Branch NFL Draft Bio

Alan Keith Branch (born December 29, 1984) is an American football defensive tackle for the Michigan Wolverines. Alan Branch has decided to skip his senior season with the Wolverines in order to declare for the 2007 NFL Draft.

High school career
Branch attended Cibola High School in Albuquerque, New Mexico. In addition to playing on the defensive line, Branch also played offensive tackle as well as running back and punt returner in high school. He scored 3 rushing touchdowns and 2 receiving touchdowns in his senior season and 5 punt return touchdowns for his career.

Branch was a fairly highly regarded recruit coming out of high school, ranked as high as #6 nationally among defensive tackles.

Branch was also a three year starter on the varsity basketball team, earning all-district honors as a sophomore and was second team all-state as a junior.

Awards
Selected to play in 2004 US Army All-American Game
Gatorade Player of the Year in New Mexico
All-State as a junior and senior

College career
Branch, along with fellow lineman LaMarr Woodley, anchored one of the best defenses in college football in 2006. He has 57 tackles, 17 tackles for loss, and nine sacks in 35 career games at Michigan. He had his first interception and a fumble recovery against Ohio State on November 18, 2006. Branch has played both defensive tackle and defensive end at Michigan.

Branch, a sure-fire first round pick has been reported by several sources to have said that he wishes to play for the Washington Redskins. He grew up a Redskin fan, due to a loose connection through an uncle. He dreams of being a Redskin and them having a top ten pick has a lot to do with his decision to come out in the draft this year, forgoing his senior year at Michigan.

2006 ESPN.com All-American Team
2006 All-Big Ten Conference First Team (coaches and media)

Pro career Branch decided to skip his senior season at Michigan. He is projected to be one of the top picks in the 2007 NFL Draft.

Draft Year: 2007 NFL Football Draft Prospect Stats for Alan Keith Branch

Pre-Rank	Prospect Name	Position Played	Height	Weight
6	Alan Keith Branch	Defensive Tackle	6-6	331
Round	Selected	Team	School	Hometown
2	33	Arizona Cardinals	Michigan	Albuquerque, New Mexico

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