Lonergan chose the Tide over South Carolina and Stanford. Offensive coordinator Bill O'Brien and safeties coach Charles Kelly served as his primary recruiters on the football side.
The Crimson Tide currently boast the No. 37 overall recruiting class in 2023 but have only accepted three commitments, leaving Alabama with plenty of room and time to secure another top-five class under head coach Nick Saban.
DeSoto, Texas four-star WR Johntay Cook II ('23) seems unimpressed with his visits to Austin and College Station. His next stop is in Tuscaloosa on A-Day.
One of the 5-star prospects, defensive lineman Peter Woods recently told On3 Sports that he has narrowed down his list of potential schools to a final four.
However, reports from Steve Wiltfong of 247sports suggest that not only has Manning not cut his list to a final two options, but is instead considering up to six schools for his services.
The hits keep on coming for the Alabama Crimson Tide on Early Signing Day. Alabama head coach Nick Saban received the Letter of Intent for Shazz Preston. Preston is considered a 4-star wide receiver out of St. James, Louisiana.