re: 2013 Alabama Football Recruiting Thread - DH Decommited from UGA

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Rivals250 tight end Hunter Henry didn't make A-Day, but he stopped by Tuscaloosa on Sunday. The Crimson Tide was already near the top of his list before his visit, but this trip had a big impact on the lady who accompanied Henry to Alabama.

"(My mom) was impressed for sure," Henry said. "Sitting down in Coach (Nick) Saban's office, it was impressive because he's an impressive man."

The trio spoke about Henry's future and what it would be like at Alabama if Henry chose to attend the university. Henry said he spoke with Saban at length about his possible role, the NFL potential at Alabama and especially the importance of academics, something Henry places a priority on.

"Football is going to end one day," Henry said. "I'm going to need a degree so I'm prepared when I head out into the real world."

The four-star prospect out of Pulaski Academy in Little Rock, Ark., said one of his main goals for his trip to Tuscaloosa was to continue to build relationships with his prospective coaches. He also spoke with tight end coach Bobby Williams and receivers coach Mike Groh about what would be expected of him as a tight end at Alabama.

"They need someone who can do a little bit of everything," Henry said. "They said they want someone who can play H-back and someone who has good hands and can stretch the field."

The timetable for Henry's commitment is unclear, even to Henry. He plans to narrow down his list to four or five schools within the next month and plans to make his decision before his senior season, but isn't sure he will make a decision by then either.

Although his future choice isn't certain, one thing is. The Crimson Tide is in good position with Henry, which is good news considering tight end is a position of need for Alabama.

"It's Alabama football, National Championship football," Henry said. "It was at the top before this trip and it's still at the top now."

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