Alabama Crimson Tide Recruiting Insider Report

Elite defensive line targets return from official visit

Daevin Hobbs, five-star defensive end from Robinson High School in Concord, North Carolina, and Jordan Hall, Top-30 defensive lineman from Westside High School in Jacksonville, Florida, took their official visit to Alabama this past weekend.

Hobbs will announce his college decision on November 25 while Hall will likely wait until the early signing period before revealing his choice. Alabama made a significant move with the two highly regarded targets.

“It’s my dream school. (They’re the) first school I remember watching since I was a kid,” said one of the official visitors. “I’ve been a die-hard fan since I was four. It’s always been a blessing just to have them in my corner as a recruit, so I feel like that’s probably gonna be a team that’s gonna be hard to beat out in my recruitment, just based off this visit and based on everything that’s went on. I love it there and I feel like they need me.”

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Five-stars keep coming back to Tuscaloosa

James Smith, five-star defensive tackle and Qua Russaw, five-star linebacker from Carver High School in Montgomery, have a lot of great relationships in Tuscaloosa. They returned for another visit this past weekend. Two more visits are also scheduled with the Crimson Tide before they announce a decision.

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Alabama makes a big move with Damari Brown

Damari Brown, four-star cornerback from American Heritage High School in Plantation, Florida, took his second visit to Alabama on Saturday. Brown, who took an official visit with the Crimson Tide in June, has started seeing increased attention from Alabama which included a call with Nick Saban prior to the weekend.

“It went good. Opened my eyes a lot more,” Brown told BamaInsider. “I was pleased in the summer. This gave me another viewing and gave me second thoughts coming up again. The game experience, there’s nothing like it. It was like no other. The atmosphere there is great.

“It’s a system that I’d fit in because I’m coming from greatness,” Brown added. “I’m coming from a program surrounded by good players. I see myself there in the future, possibly.”

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West Coast recruits highlight top juniors in town

Julian Sayin, Top-100 quarterback from Carlsbad High School in California, and Jordan Lockhart, four-star linebacker from St. John Bosco in Bellflower, California, made the cross country trip to Tuscaloosa for the Tide’s win against Mississipi State. Sayin will announce a decision soon while Lockhart will see Alabama play again in November.

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Five-star nuggets on Cormani McClain and Desmond Ricks

Cormani McClain, five-star cornerback from Lakeland High School in Florida, will announce his college destination on Thursday. His finalists include Alabama, Florida and Miami. Does Alabama have a chance to steal McClain away from the the Sunshine State?

Desmond Ricks, five-star cornerback from IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida, revealed on Saturday his intentions to reclassify from 2024 to the 2023 class. Alabama hosted Ricks for an unofficial visit last month, and may receive at least two more visits before a decision.

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When will Keon Keeley announce a decision?

Many are waiting for Keon Keeley, five-star edge rusher from Berkeley Prep in Tampa, Florida, to reveal his commitment date. Keeley has not taken any additional trips since his official visit to Alabama three weekends go.

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