Alabama football officially announced Jay Valai as its new defensive back coach Thursday, and the Tide’s newest coaching hire has the opportunity to be an elite recruiter in Tuscaloosa, according to Touchdown Alabama Scouting/Recruiting Analyst Justin Smith.
Smith provided a break down of why he feels Valai could be an ace recruiter for Alabama on the latest episode of “The Process.” Smith also provided some recruiting updates .
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Justin Smith is the Managing Editor and Lead Writer for Touchdown Alabama Magazine with over 10 years of writing experience & expertise. Smith has consistently delivered high quality, extensively researched information on the University of Alabama’s Crimson Tide football team that fans can trust. Smith is official credentialed media with the University of Alabama under Touchdown Alabama Magazine. He is also the Director of Recruiting for Touchdown Enterprises, specializing in scouting and analyzing high school recruits around the nation, specifically focusing on recruits within the state of Alabama.
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