Former Alabama football edge-rusher Chris Braswell had a higher degree of difficulty than some of the Crimson Tide’s other graduated players at UA’s pro day on Wednesday. When Braswell went through drills, he didn’t have the luxury of proper nutrition.

“It’s Ramadan, so I’m fasting,” Braswell said. “No food, no water today, so just glad I was able to go out there and still compete.

A devout Muslim, Braswell was observing one of the five pillars of Islam, which runs from March 10- April 9. During Ramadan, Muslims will typically observe a fast during the daylight hours.

According to Braswell, the lack of food didn’t impact his performance.

“It’s not that difficult,” Braswell said. “It’s a lot of Muslim athletes out there that go through this process, so pretty much everybody’s used to it.”

Former Crimson Tide offensive tackle JC Latham wasn’t observing any sort of fast ahead of his pro day. However, he was still extremely conscious of his food.

Latham, who was listed at 360 pounds last season, said he’d lost 20 pounds since UA’s final game. He was mostly eating chicken, rice and vegetables as he got ready for the big day.

“It was real tough, I’m not gonna lie,” Latham said. “That was probably the hardest part, because I don’t really eat fast food like that, but I definitely eat out. Whether it’s steak, wagyu, mashed potatoes, asparagus. But you have to cut back on all that stuff, all the oil and stuff.”

When asked what was the hardest meal to give up, he didn’t have to think long.

“Five Guys burgers,” Latham said. “I don’t know what they’re doing over there, but just how, the tinfoil it’s wrapped in. I get me two, with lettuce, mayo, ketchup and cheese, and I get me two of those and some small fries.”

Even when he’s not trying to lose weight, Latham said there’s one part of the meal he doesn’t fully finish. It comes as no surprise to those who frequent the burger chain.

“I don’t even eat all the fries,” Latham said. “You know they overdo it with fries.”

Cornerback Kool-Aid McKinstry said he also was losing weight in anticipation of his pro day. He looked to be in good shape when he ran an unofficial 4.47 in the 40-yard dash, despite a fracture in his foot that will be surgically repaired in the near future.

“Caesar salads man, I had to cut weight,” McKinstry said. “Did a good job of doing it, so it worked out well.”