re: Class of 2017 Recruiting MEGATHREAD: Say Your Goodbyes Edition

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5-star DT not really interested in Alabama?

The nation’s No. 1 defensive tackle in the Class of 2018 doesn’t sound too interested in Alabama at the moment.

Taron Vincent, a 5-star prospect from IMG Academy, shook his head no when asked if he cared if the Tide reached out to him come Sept. 1. Why is that? Ohio State seems to have a major stronghold on his attention right now.

“(Ohio State defensive line) coach (Larry) Johnson, the atmosphere, the school, just everything about the school,” Vincent said on what he likes about Ohio State. “Coach Johnson recruited my older brother (to Penn State), so I’ve always been around him and kind of grew up with him.”

He acknowledged that the Buckeyes are in fact the team to beat at the moment. Vincent can’t remember the last time he communicated with Alabama, but he does have a connection to the school.

“My old teammate Cyrus Jones went there,” Vincent said. “I went to Alabama my freshman year and really liked the atmosphere and the coaches.”

Vincent said he doesn’t have any plans to visit Tuscaloosa any time soon. I think it’s safe to say fans should not expect the Tide to sign the top defensive tackle in 2018.

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