Tide receives new verbal commitments for 2013

Alabama’s first major recruiting event of the year has featured a total of three verbal commitments in respect to the 2013 recruiting class.

Wide receiver Raheem Falkins, athlete ArDarius Stewart, and running back Altee Tenpenny each verbally committed to the University of Alabama during Saturday’s “Junior Day” festivities.

In addition to the verbal commitments, athlete John Diarse, linebacker Walker Jones (younger brother of Harrison and Barrett Jones), running back Alvin Kamara, and offensive tackle Kenneth Santa Marina each received scholarship offers from Alabama for 2013.

While scholarship offers and possible verbal commitments will continue for the next 24 hours, one can expect a dose of “weekend finality” come Sunday night once the on-campus recruiting event has concluded.

However, as of Saturday night, Alabama is in the midst of a 2013 "talent cavalcade" thanks to Nick Saban and the entire Crimson Tide coaching staff.