re: Class of 2018 Recruiting MEGATHREAD: So Long Old Friend Edition

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Jalyn Armour-Davis committing this Friday

Jalyn Armour-Davis was always going to commit before his senior season, but a decision was likely coming in June or July.

But Armour-Davis, a 4-star cornerback from St. Paul’s Episcopal High School, has decided to make his commitment this Friday afternoon. His finalists are Alabama, Auburn and Florida State. His reason why the Crimson Tide are a finalist sounds good for Alabama’s chances.

“It’s the most secure place for me and my family,” Armour-Davis told SEC Country.

That quote is a 180-degree turn from where Alabama stood with the nation’s No. 15 cornerback in February. The Crimson Tide were on the outside of Armour-Davis’ top 6, and they had a lot of ground to make up. In March, Alabama was back in the mix, but Auburn and Florida State were still clearly ahead of Alabama. And then, just over two weeks ago, Armour-Davis told SEC Country that the three finalists he named on Wednesday were the top contenders to land him.

Even when Alabama was on the outside looking in for Armour-Davis, the Tide never stopped recruiting him.

“They just wondered where I went wrong and I wouldn’t say there was anything they did wrong,” Armour-Davis said earlier this month.” It was just a way I was feeling. I think, from a more mature standpoint, it would just be a 10-times-better decision for them to be in it. I was more excited in the moment and wanted to push something out. I just took a step back to look at all my schools and everything outside of football.”

Alabama has certainly closed the gap over these past few weeks, mainly from the job Tide defensive coordinator Jeremy Pruitt has done. From talking with multiple sources after his Wednesday night announcement, I believe Alabama is in a very good spot. My prediction is Armour-Davis will pick the Crimson Tide and become the team’s third commitment in the Class of 2018.

This could be the start of a big run for Alabama this summer.

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