Jumbo Package: Alabama’s recruiting class just keeps getting better
It’s a strange year for prep football recruiting inside the state of Alabama.
More top prospects are taking hard looks at programs that do not reside inside the Yellowhammer State, including Zion Grady making his commitment to Ohio State a few minutes ago.
Grady is the #79 recruit by On3 and a consensus 4-star prospect.
While Alabama is on a tear on the recruiting trail, it is weird that two of the top prospects in the state are headed to Ohio State. I know it’s something of a down year for the high school class in the state with Ryan Williams having reclassified up a year… but still.
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Oh well, Ohio State can also have our old center, too.
Speaking of Williams, turns out he might be an even more important person to the program than just his ability on the football field:
This past weekend, DeBoer and company secured the commitment of four-star offensive tackle Micah DeBose. DeBose, a product of Vigor High School in Alabama, made things official during a visit Saturday. This continues a great run on the recruiting trail for the program in the aftermath of Saban’s departure as head coach. Williams went live on Instagram as DeBose announced his commitment, celebrating with him as DeBoer and the room applauded.
While Williams is expected to be a game changer on the field, he’s also proven to be a recruiting asset off of it. DeBose’s recruiting process is far from the only time Williams, a two-time Alabama Mr. Football winner, has taken part in trying to help bring talent to Tuscaloosa. Among other things, he has been seen bowling with quarterback commit Keelon Russell and gone live on social media with Labaron Philon, who will suit up for Alabama’s men’s basketball team.
Seems like every time you turn around, Williams is involved in something that’s bringing a spark to the University. He’s just got that kind of personality, and it seems like it’s something that could pay off for the Tide for the next few years. He could very well wind up being an all-timer of a fan favorite.
