Alabama Continues Strong Recruiting Streak with Additions of Justin Hill and Kaleb Edwards

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04/07/2024 22h44

In Tuscaloosa, the cold summer weather may be deceiving, but the Crimson Tide's summer recruiting momentum remains red hot. Alabama has secured two more commitments, bolstering their roster with an impressive edge rusher from Ohio and a talented kicker from Pittsburgh.

The Crimson Tide's latest addition is Justin Hill, a four-star prospect from Winton Woods High School in Cincinnati. Standing at 6-foot-3 and weighing 220 pounds, Hill is ranked as the No. 4 edge rusher and the No. 58 overall player in the 247Sports Composite. His decision to commit to Alabama comes as a surprise, as in-state Ohio State was considered the favorite in his recruitment. Hill also had offers from Oregon and USC, but ultimately chose to join the Tide.

The addition of Hill comes on the heels of Alabama securing four-star tight end Kaleb Edwards. The Crimson Tide continues to make waves in the recruiting world, solidifying their standing as a top program.

While Alabama celebrates these new commitments, they also experienced a couple of decommitments from lower-rated members of their 2025 recruiting class. It's worth noting that two recruits, Smith and Johnson, have chosen to explore other options. Smith, a standout athlete from North Caroline in Maryland, recently took an official visit to nearby Maryland after committing to Alabama in March. Johnson, a linebacker from T.R. Miller in Brewton, had committed to the Tide under former head coach Nick Saban. These departures have made room for the class to further strengthen and grow.

In other news, Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe has expressed optimism about the upcoming season, predicting that the offense under new head coach Kalen DeBoer will be explosive. Milroe highlighted the talent and versatility of the receiving corps, offensive line, running backs, and tight ends, emphasizing their ability to challenge opposing defenses in multiple dimensions.

Lastly, in the world of Alabama basketball, head coach Nate Oats has finalized his assistant coaching staff for the 2024-25 season. Oats has added Brian Adams, a former assistant coach for the Detroit Pistons in the NBA, to his staff. Adams will replace Austin Claunch, who left to take the head coaching position at Texas-San Antonio.

With a strong recruiting class, high hopes for the football offense, and a solid coaching staff in place for basketball, the future looks promising for the Crimson Tide as they pursue another national title.

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