5-star Ohio State commit Eddrick Houston gives Alabama final look before Signing Day

The No. 5 defensive lineman in the country has been committed to the Buckeyes since August

Alabama hosted an impressive group of official and unofficial visitors this weekend with the Early Signing Period just around the corner. A pair of running backs committed elsewhere made it back to campus as well as some transfer portal targets and commits. There was also a rather big surprise visitor in Tuscaloosa on Saturday.

Five-star Ohio State Eddrick Houston (Buford, GA) arrived on campus Saturday morning just in time to watch the Crimson Tide’s first Rose Bowl practice. He met with Nick Saban and a few assistant coaches on Sunday morning before traveling back home.

Blue-chip buzz: Intel on five-stars, Crystal Ball forecasts, potential flips and more

News, notes and buzz from the recruiting trail on Sunday as prospects take their final visits before it’s time to put pen to paper on Wednesday, the first day of the three-day Early Signing Period.

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Willis (Texas) High five-star quarterback DJ Lagway returned to the Florida over the weekend and his father told 247Sports that his son still plans on signing with the Gators.