PODCAST: Drake Maye flips to UNC, update on 2021 class and inside Alabama’s 2020 class

Alabama suffered a loss in its 2021 recruiting class on last week, as four-star quarterback Drake Maye flipped his commitment to North Carolina. With the Crimson Tide loaded at the position, one can see why Drake made the move.

While his decision did not damage the Tide, Nick Saban typically likes to sign at least one signal caller per signing class.

Maye’s decision to flip leaves Alabama with one verbal commitment – Deontae Lawson, linebacker – for next year’s class. 

Justin Smith, the lead scouting and recruiting analyst for Touchdown Alabama Magazine, was featured on In My Own Words with yours truly on Friday of last week. He talked on why the 2021 class is moving slowly and why Alabama is not hurting from Maye’s decision to flip. 

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Smith also dove into some names in the 2020 class that he is happy to see this season. 

Check out the video below. 

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Stephen M. Smith is the managing editor and senior writer for Touchdown Alabama Magazine.  You can “like” him on Facebook or “follow” him on Twitter, via @CoachingMSmith.

Stephen M. Smith

Stephen Smith is a 2015 graduate of the University of Alabama. He is a senior writer and reporter for Touchdown Alabama Magazine. He has covered Alabama football for 10+ years and his knowledge and coverage of the Crimson Tide's program have made him among the most respected journalist in his field. Smith has been featured on ESPN and several other marquee outlets as an analyst.