Grant Hill gives verbal to ‘Bama

Less than 24 hours after Alabama received a verbal commitment from running back Tyren Jones, the Crimson Tide have once again received the approval of another top prospect.

Huntsville High School offensive lineman Grant Hill has given his verbal to the University of Alabama, and becomes the ninth verbal commitment for the Crimson Tide in respect to the 2013 signing class.

Hill, who stands 6-foot-6 and tops the scale at over 300-pounds, is considered one of the top offensive linemen in the nation.

Hill, like Tyren Jones, attended Alabama’s “Junior Day” recruiting event last weekend.

Tyren Jones gives verbal to ‘Bama

Once National Signing Day comes to an end, the college football world, from a fan prospective, enters the hibernation period.

Thankfully, for ‘Bama fans, Nick Saban and his staff have no concept of such an interlude.

During a period on the calendar where college basketball reigns, Alabama received their eighth verbal commitment of 2013 when running back Tyren Jones pledged to UA, Tuesday night.

Jones visited Tuscaloosa last weekend during Alabama’s “Junior Day” recruiting event. The occasion was the second “Junior Day” function Alabama has held in 2012.

Jones, a product of Marietta, Georgia, is considered a four-star talent per Rivals.com and arguably the top running back prospect in the state of Georgia. Jones selected the Crimson Tide over the likes of Auburn, Florida, Georgia, and Tennessee.

‘Bama loses three verbal commitments on NSD

Per Rivals.com, the Alabama Crimson Tide and head coach Nick Saban have claimed yet another National Signing Day title; however, ‘Bama did fail to secure three prior verbal commitments due to an assortment of reasons.

Wide receiver Casey Gladney failed to sign with the Crimson Tide due to what was believed to be his high school academic standing. Rumors of Gladney’s academic hardship(s) had been swirling for months.

Despite his potential academic shortcomings in respect to the University of Alabama, Gladney inked his National Letter of Intent with Texas Tech on Wednesday.

Defensive lineman Darius Philon and running back Justin Taylor were the unfortunate “victims” of the SEC imposed 25-player signing cap.

Rather than deferring enrollment to Alabama (grayshirt) until January of 2013, Philon signed his National Letter of Intent with Arkansas, while Taylor selected the University of Kentucky over the likes of Ole Miss and Alabama.

When all was said and done on NSD, Alabama signed the “cap number” of 25, plus another commitment who was a “hold over” from a prior class.

NSD 2012: Brandon Hill signs with Alabama

Offensive lineman Brandon Hill has officially signed his National Letter of Intent and will play college football at the University of Alabama.

Hill, a Tide verbal commitment since November, is a three-star prospect per Rivals.com.

Player Information:

Brandon Hill *** (Click name for Rivals.com page)
Offensive Lineman
Collierville, TN
St. George's
6'6" 352

NSD 2012: Brandon Greene signs with Alabama

Offensive lineman Brandon Greene has officially signed his National Letter of Intent and will play college football at the University of Alabama.

Greene, a Tide verbal commitment since early March, was courted hard by the University of Georgia during the recruiting process…especially over the course of the last month.

The Ellenwood, Ga. product is a four-star prospect per Rivals.com.

Player Information:

Brandon Greene **** (Click name for Rivals.com page)
Offensive Lineman
Ellenwood, GA
Cedar Grove
6'6" 280

NSD 2012: Denzel Devall signs with Alabama

Linebacker Denzel Devall has officially signed his National Letter of Intent and will play college football at the University of Alabama.

Devall, a Tide verbal commitment since early December, is considered a four-star prospect and the No. 2 rated player in the state of Louisiana, per Rivals.com.

The No. 1 prospect in the state of Louisiana is none other than ‘Bama signee Landon Collins.

Player Information:

Denzel Devall **** (Click name for Rivals.com page)
Linebacker
Bastrop, LA
Bastrop
6'2" 236

NSD 2012: Landon Collins signs with Alabama

Safety Landon Collins has officially signed his National Letter of Intent and will play college football at the University of Alabama.

Collins, a Tide verbal commitment since early January, is considered a five-star prospect and the most highly-touted player in the state of Louisiana per Rivals.com.

Player Information:

Landon Collins ***** (Click name for Rivals.com page)
Safety
Geismar, LA
Dutchtown
6'0" 199

NSD 2012: Tyler Hayes signs with Alabama

Linebacker Tyler Hayes has officially signed his National Letter of Intent and will play college football at the University of Alabama.

Hayes, a Tide verbal commitment since February of 2011, is one of the most highly-touted players in the state of Alabama and a four-star prospect per Rivals.com.

Player Information:

Tyler Hayes **** (Click name for Rivals.com page)
Linebacker
Thomasville, AL
Thomasville
6'3" 215

NSD 2012: Caleb Gulledge signs with Alabama

Offensive lineman Caleb Gulledge has officially signed his National Letter of Intent and will play college football at the University of Alabama.

Gulledge, a Tide verbal commitment prior to signing day, is a three-star prospect per Rivals.com.

Player Information:

Caleb Gulledge *** (Click name for Rivals.com page)
Offensive guard
Prattville, AL
Prattville
6'4" 255

NSD 2012: Adam Griffith signs with Alabama

Kicker Adam Griffith has officially signed his National Letter of Intent and will play college football at the University of Alabama.

Griffith, a Tide verbal commitment since late January of 2011, is expected to inject “new life” into the somewhat inconsistent Crimson Tide kicking game.

Rated as the No. 2 kicking prospect in the nation per Rivals.com, Griffith is a three-star talent.

Player Information:

Adam Griffith *** (Click name for Rivals.com page)
Kicker
Calhoun, GA
Calhoun
5'11" 175

NSD 2012: Kurt Freitag signs with Alabama

Tight end Kurt Freitag has officially signed his National Letter of Intent and will play college football at the University of Alabama.

Freitag, a Tide verbal commitment since early December, is a three-star prospect per Rivals.com.

Player Information:

Kurt Freitag *** (Click name for Rivals.com page)
Tight End
Buford, GA
Buford
6'3" 245

NSD 2012: Kenyan Drake signs with Alabama

Running back Kenyan Drake has officially signed his National Letter of Intent and will play college football at the University of Alabama.

Drake, a Tide verbal commitment since February of 2011, is a four-star prospect and is considered the 13th best running back in the nation per Rivals.com.

Player Information:

Kenyan Drake **** (Click name for Rivals.com page)
Running Back
Powder Springs, GA
Hillgrove
6'1" 195

NSD 2012: Dakota Ball signs with Alabama

Defensive tackle Dakota Ball has officially signed his National Letter of Intent and will play college football at the University of Alabama.

Ball, a Tide verbal commitment since October of 2010, is considered a three-star prospect per Rivals.com.

Player Information:

Dakota Ball *** (Click name for Rivals.com page)
Defensive Tackle
Lindale, GA
Pepperell
6'2" 292