Click here for linkMiami linebacker Matthew Thomas, rated the nation's No. 3 outside linebacker and a five-star prospect according to 247Sports, told Charles Power of BamaOnline that Alabama is currently his leader, thanks in large to Nick Saban's history of sending linebackers to the NFL.
Jacksonville, Florida defensive end Demarcus Walker is another star prospect with the Tide high on his board, along with Florida and Auburn. Walker said he plans on making a decision soon and will visit Alabama for a camp later this month before deciding on a commitment.
"With Alabama, It's just that program. It speaks for itself," Walker said. "They're putting players in the NFL and winning championships."
Alabama is also actively recruiting one of the top defensive backs in the country, Virginia star Holland Fisher, despite the four-star safety's commitment to Virginia Tech. Fisher said that during a recent phone conversation with Saban, the Tide coach pitched the 6-foot-1, 200-pound athlete on how well he would fit in the Tide's defensive system.