“At the end of the day, I think he was going to Alabama the whole time,” Thompson coach Mark Freeman said.”Alexander is not just the top hire in the state this year, hes been the finest gamer in the state for three years,” stated Randy Kennedy, program director/host for Sports Talk 99.5 FM in Mobile and AL.com recruiting analyst.”Thompson protective planner Shawn DeFoor said Alexander has actually been on an objective because last spring and has actually had perhaps his finest offseason this summer season.”Freeman stated he might see Alexander making a fast effect in Tuscaloosa.”Freeman said Alabama– as Kennedy suggested– most likely will initially look at Alexander as an edge rush.
The states leading prospect has actually rejoined the Alabama 2022 recruiting class.Thompson linebacker Jeremiah Alexander devoted to the Crimson Tide again– this time on his mothers birthday– Thursday afternoon.Alexander released a commitment video on his Instagram account.The 6-foot-2, 235-pound senior picked Alabama over Clemson, Georgia, UCF and many other deals. He was formerly devoted to Nick Sabans team however decommitted during the Warriors Class 7A state title run last fall.”At the end of the day, I think he was going to Alabama the whole time,” Thompson coach Mark Freeman said. “Its close to home, and its a fantastic program understood for putting men in the NFL, especially defensive people. Obviously, its a great fit.”RELATED: Top 25 general potential customers in the stateAlexander, a 5-star possibility, is the reigning Class 7A Lineman of the Year. He assisted Thompson to its second straight state title in 2020, racking up 106 total takes on, consisting of 29 tackles-for-loss, and eight sacks. As a sophomore, he ended up with 118 tackles, including 25 for a loss, and 8.5 sacks.”Alexander is not simply the top hire in the state this year, hes been the best gamer in the state for 3 years,” stated Randy Kennedy, program director/host for Sports Talk 99.5 FM in Mobile and AL.com hiring analyst. “He showed that in the 2019 Class 7A state national championship when he was dominant in a win over Central-Phenix City.”That Central group had 2 elite senior offending deals with (Alabama signee Javion Cohen and Kentucky signee Joshua Jones). Even as a sophomore, Alexander was clearly the finest gamer on the field. He might most likely be a star player at within linebacker. But his volatility makes him a natural as an edge rusher.”Thompson protective organizer Shawn DeFoor stated Alexander has been on an objective because last spring and has had maybe his finest offseason this summer season.”Jeremiah is different,” DeFoor said. “I dont think much bothers him. He simply has that personality. Hes very fully grown for his age, and that goes back to his parents. They did a great task with him. Hes like a rock. Hes goofy, however I love him.”Freeman stated he could see Alexander making a fast effect in Tuscaloosa.”Hes big, physical and has fun with great take advantage of,” Freeman said. “Hes strong and also explosive. I believe he will assist them out someplace right away.”Freeman stated Alabama– as Kennedy suggested– likely will initially look at Alexander as an edge rusher.”Who understands what his body will do at this moment,” he stated. “He might play inside linebacker if he required to, but I believe hes an edge guy. Hes so explosive at the line of skirmish. Because he is so strong, hell do well at the college level.”Alexander is the 10th commitment in Alabamas Class of 2022 and the 4th in-state hire. He signs up with Geneva County running back Emmanuel Henderson, Williamson linebacker Robert Woodyard and Anniston defensive back Antonio Kite.He is the 2nd Thompson senior to dedicate this week. Quarterback Conner Harrell dedicated to North Carolina on Sunday.Alexander is the No. 16 total hire in the nation and is No. 1 at his position.