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

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Cornerback Lamar Robbins visited Alabama for camp Monday and said he had a great experience, both performing at the camp and being coached by the Crimson Tide staff. Even as it was ending, the entire trip caught Robbins by surprise.

"I never even thought I'd ever go to 'Bama," Robbins said. "That never really was on my mind to visit them or anything like that."

The three-star prospect out of Miami Southridge High School said being able to attend a camp held by the defending BCS champions and learning from their coaches was a blessing. Robbins doesn't have an offer from Alabama yet, but he feels one is close. On a scale between one and 10, with 10 being an imminent offer, Robbins said he felt he was a 7.5.

"They were showing me a lot of love and the coaches were on me real hard," Robbins said. "Everyone knew who I was and that's probably a good thing."

Robbins said he spent most of his time at the camp working with Alabama coaches Nick Saban and Jeremy Pruitt. Saban impressed him the most with his frankness and persistence.

"He keeps it 100 percent real. He'll tell you what to do and how to do it," Robbins said. "He doesn't like to waste time and he likes to be on schedule. He likes everything to be sharp."

Robbins doesn't have a list compiled of his top schools yet and said he wants to get one together very soon because he has a lot of different offers. Conference affiliation will play a big part in his decision when he finally decides to make it.

"I don't want to go to a conference where I cannot compete at the highest level," Robbins said. "Somewhere I can really have a shot, somewhere I can stand out."

At 6-foot-3 and 188 pounds, Robbins has all the tools to play corner at the next level. Aside from his physical gifts, he is also oozing with confidence. He said he doesn't mind being second or third on the depth chart because he knows he will have his chance.

"If I don't play, it's going to be like, 'The kid behind him is really pushing him, step up his game,'" Robbins said. "If not, he's going to be on the bench and I am going to be in the game."

Robbins said the best parts of his game are his physicality at the line and speed. He said he can keep up with anyone in the country, and because of his size, leaping ability and experience playing wide receiver, he has great range. He said he still thinks he can improve with his technique in his coverage patterns and getting in and out of breaks. He said he plans to work on that after practice every day and also on days with no practice this offseason.

Robbins plans to make his decision after he makes a few official visits this fall. He has no plans to return to Tuscaloosa at this time, but that could change very quickly.

"If they offer, I'd probably take an official (visit) there," Robbins said.

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