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Kwon Alexander is closing in on a decision.
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.
Kwon Alexander Commits To LSU Over Alabama, Auburn
Kwon Alexander, a top linebacker recruit, has committed to the LSU Tigers. Alexander plays for Oxford (Al.) High School. He holds offers from Alabama, Auburn, LSU, Arkansas, Florida, Florida State, Ohio State, Oklahoma, Oregon, Tennessee, and UCLA, but narrowed his list to Alabama, Auburn and LSU. Alabama was thought not to have room for Alexander in this class, as scholarship numbers were tight.
Additionally, Alexander seemed better suited to play in LSU or Auburn's defensive schemes, as they rely on speed, as opposed to the Crimson Tide, which is more of a power and size-based defense. Alexander is 6'2" and 210 pounds. He tore his ACL during the 2011 season and missed out on participating in the Under Armour All-America Game. Alexander shows excellent athleticism and should be a candidate to play early and often on special teams, assuming he comes back healthy.
For more on the parties involved, visit Alabama blog Roll Bama Roll, LSU blog And the Valley Shook and Auburn blog Track 'em Tigers.
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Feb 01 11:08a by Bud Elliott - 0 comments