Alabama lost out on 2023 in-state defensive lineman Peter Woods to Clemson. Since then, Alabama has intensified its recruiting efforts with several other in-state defensive linemen James Smith, Qua Russaw and Hunter Osborne.
Another recruiting target that has been on the Tide’s radar is Kelby Collins. He has been projected as an Alabama lean for months now, according to On3’s RPM. Alabama is the favorite to land him with an 89.9%likelihood.
The product of Gardendale High School recorded 75 tackles, 20 tackles for loss and 12 sacks during his junior season. When speaking with On3’s Chad Simmons, here is what Collins had to say about Alabama:
“They’ve been trying to recruit me a little harder,” Collins told Simmons earlier this month. “I talk to Coach Roach a couple of times a day, really. They tell me they need me as well, probably losing Will Anderson and a couple other guys. At my position, they’re going to be a little short. They need some talent from in-state to come in and make an impact. … Me and Coach Roach, we talk a lot and he talks to my parents, too. They’ve been that way since they offered me.”
Roll Tide Wire breaks down the rest of his recruiting profile below.
Rankings
|
Stars |
Overall |
State |
Position |
|
|
247 |
4 |
173 |
12 |
23 |
|
Rivals |
4 |
40 |
5 |
4 |
|
ESPN |
4 |
63 |
8 |
5 |
|
On3 Recruiting |
4 |
87 |
9 |
13 |
|
247 Composite |
4 |
68 |
8 |
6 |
Vitals
|
Hometown |
Gardendale, Alabama |
|
Projected Position |
Defensive Lineman |
|
Height |
6-5 |
|
Weight |
280 |
|
Class |
2023 |
Recruiting
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Landed an offer from Alabama on April 10, 2021
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Took two unofficial visits on January 22, 2022, and March 23, 2022
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