re: 2020 FB Recruiting & Roster

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“It was a great atmosphere. Obviously you always want your team to win, but for me to go out there and see one of those primetime, packed games, that was my first time being able to do that at Alabama. It definitely got me fired up. I’m excited to be up there in a few months."

Not that there's any real question concerning it, Young did reaffirm his standing with UA, adding that flipping from USC was not something he nor his family took lightly. "It was a long process and involved a lot of prayer, a lot of thought, a lot of discussion within my family... I’m 100% going to Bama.”

“I definitely felt like I was able to get closer to some of the guys that I hadn’t met before and spend some time with some guys I definitely wanted to... I got a chance to sit down and talk with Arian and Darnell... It was a packed recruiting room, which was great to see. It was fun to be a part of it.”

“I definitely have a lot of confidence in our recruiting class. Our coaches are doing a great job of recruiting. We as commits have also been helping with recruiting. Whenever someone comes and gets to see the atmosphere and gets to sit down and be around the coaching staff, I feel like it’s very, very hard for recruits not to fall in love with how good of a school it is.”

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4-star WR Arian Smith 6-1/170 FL hudl

“It went really well. I loved the feel of the game. A lot of throwing.” Tide safety Jordan Battle hosted the elite pass catcher. “He’s from Florida, too. He was coming from an experience standpoint. Alabama, it’s not just about winning, it’s about player development. They’re going to teach you a lot of things.”

Bama QB commit Bryce Young spent time with Smith. “It was cool. I like him, He’s a cool kid. We talked about each other’s programs and a little bit about why he chose Alabama.” Smith added that having a QB like Young in the class helps Alabama in his recruitment. The two plan to stay in contact.

One of the highlights of the visit Smith says was having dinner with Jeff Banks, his primary recruiter, and wide receivers coach Holmon Wiggins. He also spent time with the Tide’s head track coach. “Coach Banks, he’s cool. We talk almost every day. Coach Wiggins, I like how he keeps it real... Coach Saban was telling me I'd be a perfect fit for the program. I'd have a good chance to play early since they’ve got three wide receivers most likely leaving — Ruggs, Smitty and Jeudy. Plus I would be able to do track still.”

Smith’s finalists are Alabama, Clemson, Georgia and Oklahoma. The Bulldogs were trending coming out of summer. Clemson offered in September and has surged among the favorites as well. The Tide is the only official visit Smith has taken to this point. “They stand probably like No. 2 or 3. It bounces around. I’m thinking the second national signing period,” Smith said of a commitment.

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