Four-Star DL Hunter Osborne commits to Alabama

Four-star defensive lineman Hunter Osborne of Trussville (Ala.) Hewitt-Trussville High announced his commitment to Alabama Monday evening.

The 6-foot-4, 260 pounder chose the Crimson Tide over Tennessee, Texas, and Clemson.

Osborne on why he chose Alabama

“I really sat down with myself and thought, okay, what is in my heart? Winning is what I want in my heart. Development is what I want.Going against the best of the best every single day. All those factors lead to bama. Getting the opportunity to play for the best Coach of all time is an opportunity I can’t pass up on and The development Alabama has year in and year out explains itself. I want to be great and I want to make a name for myself and there’s no place better than in my home state.”

Alabama’s plan for Hunter Osborne

“They said they plan on using me sort of like a Byron Young or Jonathan Allen type guy,” Osborne said. “Playing anything from the 3, all the way to a wide 9 if needed. Really just all throughout the entire DLine.”

The Alabama defensive lineman joins coach Saban and the Crimson Tide’s No.1 class in the 2023 team rankings.

Hunter Osborne Scouting Summary

“Powerful, edge-setting defensive end who could grow into an interior defensive lineman down the line. Measured at over 6-foot-3, 250 pounds prior to his senior season. Has good length for the position with a 6-foot-8.5 wing-span. Plays defensive end for one of the better talent-producing high school programs in Alabama. A naturally strong athlete who wins with power. Takes on and sheds blocks to make plays in the backfield. Shows the ability to beat double teams with a straight-line power rush. Totaled 10 tackles for loss and 5.5 sacks as a junior. More of a power rusher and run defender than a speed pass rusher at this time. Can improve his first-step quickness and pass rush technique. Current skill set and body type point to his highest upside being as a 3-4 defensive end or potentially an interior defensive lineman, pending his ultimate size.”

Osborne ranks as the No. 113 player in the On3 Consensus, a complete and equally weighted industry-generated average that accounts for all four major recruiting sites. He also tabs in as the No. 12 defensive lineman and the No. 11 player in the state of Alabama.