Alabama, LSU, Auburn Battling For Recruit Kwon Alexander

Kwon Alexander is one of the best linebacker recruits in the country. Starring for Oxford (AL), Alexander has been on the radar of recruiting experts since his sophomore season, earning a four-star rating from most recruiting services. And he's narrowed his college choices to the schools that have won four of the last five national titles -- LSU, Auburn and Alabama:

"Alabama is a great school with a hard-nosed defense and great coaches," Alexander told 247Sports.com. "Auburn is a good school and a good atmosphere. It's like family out there. LSU has good players, it's a good school and a nice place."

Alexander has already taken official visits to Auburn, LSU and Florida. He said he will try to schedule an official visit to Alabama this month but hasn't scheduled a trip.

"It will come down to trusting the coaches and how cool the strength and conditioning is," Alexander said. "Also, a place that feels like family."

One interesting development in his recruitment is Auburn's hire of defensive coordinator Brian VanGorder. VanGorder's reputation as a recruiter and developer of defenders is stellar from his days with the University of Georgia.

Alexander has been recovering from a torn ACL, and some Auburn insiders believe that the Tigers will land him because Auburn continued to pursue him equally as hard after the injury as it had before.

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