” Coach Roach and Coach Scott are extremely persistent,” Jackson stated of the duo of UA assistants. They contact me when its meaningful and we talk about things, things like that.”.
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Alabama is the choice for elite junior college cornerback Khyree Jackson, who revealed his dedication to the Crimson Tide over Florida, Oklahoma, and Oregon on Saturday evening, he announced on Instagram..
The Maryland local thats now enrolled at East Mississippi Community College is the third defensive back to join UAs 2021 class, alongside Kaine Williams and Devonta Smith, and the second commit of the day for the Tide, signing up with four-star defensive end Monkell Goodwine.
Since landing an offer from the Tide, Jackson, who spent his freshman junior college season at Fort Scott Community College in Kansas, has always indicated the custom and winning mentality at Bama regarding why he could see himself signing up with the class.
At 6-foot-3, Jacksons on the larger side for a cornerback, but its something UA loved about what he gave the table, considering his ability to cover larger large receivers hell face in the SEC.
” Coach (Karl) Scott, he was letting me know how they have not seen corners precisely my size height-wise, however theyve had corners who are on the bigger side of 6-1, 6-2 and above, and how he has no problem coaching and understanding a few of the important things taller guys struggle on and things we can work on if we come there.”.
Defensive line coach Freddie Roach is the lead employer for Jackson, with Scott landing the assist as secondary recruiter.
” Coach Roach and Coach Scott are extremely relentless,” Jackson stated of the duo of UA assistants. “They look like theyre pretty genuine. They understand business of recruiting. They dont like blow up my phone and things like that. They contact me when its significant and we talk about things, things like that.”.
After using back in May, the Tide rapidly vaulted up Jacksons list to within his leading five, ultimately sealing the deal on Saturday evening.
Its an essential commitment, too, thinking about Jackson can supply immediate effect to an Alabama secondary that will likely be working to replace Patrick Surtain II and possibly others after this upcoming season.
At 6-foot-3, 197 pounds, Jackson is ranked the No. 2 junior college cornerback and the No. 5 general junior college possibility, per the industry-generated 247Sports Composite. 247Sports ranks Jackson the No. 1 junior college cornerback and the No. 3 junior college possibility.
Last season at Fort Scott, Jackson tallied 25 deals with and chose off three passes. Hell complete up at East Mississippi C.C. next spring and enlist with the Tide next summertime..
The Tide remains at No. 2 in the country, per the industry-generated 247Sports Composite Team Recruiting Rankings..
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