He did not have the same star rating as Caleb Downs out of high school, but the University of Alabama is excited about the football player it got to replace the native Georgian in its defensive secondary.
Red Morgan, a four-star freshman from Phenix City, Ala., has turned heads in spring practice.
He has made plays on the field and is position at ‘Husky’ or free safety to be a starter.
The 6-foot, 175-pounder has dissected the defense, stood out in scrimmages, and impressed coaches and teammates. Morgan was one of several in-state prospects in this recruiting class.
Kobe Prentice, a junior wide receiver, compared Morgan to Downs during an interview with Roger Hoover of Crimson Tide Sports Network.
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Prentice said Morgan is going to be ‘special’ for Alabama’s program.
Crimson Tide fans feel the same way. They reacted to Prentice’s thoughts on social media.
Red Morgan has been outstanding in scrimmages.
(Who is Caleb Downs? Doesn’t ring a bell…
/s) https://t.co/A0UgbKqAqg— LivingCrimson (@LivingCrimson) April 11, 2024
I like it kobe we already replacing the other dude https://t.co/lzkOdh7g7b
— timely (@timelykel) April 11, 2024
— The Alabama Nation #GumpCertified 🥋 (@AlabamaNati0n) April 11, 2024
Another one from the 334 🤧 https://t.co/yDBtbhI6t3
— Cory 🐊 (@CdotJACOBS) April 11, 2024
Central U🩸 https://t.co/RUsJUvxcA3
— Tristan Lyles (@TristanLyles1) April 11, 2024
#RollTide https://t.co/55umNbfrFx
— 🍾💪🏾2 Kup Shawty💪🏾🍾 (@ThaRealLeroy) April 11, 2024
Only time I’ll share anything bout Bama 😂
Been told my AUburn family Red was HiM!! The steal of the class of 24 no way he was a 3 ⭐️ https://t.co/xFwRB3MT06— Guru 🦅 🐅 (@Trap_Balboa) April 11, 2024
Red has to be the most badass name a Bama db can have. https://t.co/GKDYwytxRH
— Ativan Andy (@andrewrwtf) April 11, 2024
Red Morgan went up against guys like Cam Coleman & Dalyn Upshaw everyday at practice, played 7A ball in Alabama & won a state championship.. the transition to college ball has been easier because of those things https://t.co/ewDhZZUcZI
— Ethan 🐘 (@TideOnTop_) April 11, 2024
— Alex Dudley (@al3xdudl3y) April 11, 2024
— Apache Don (@Danny55457471) April 10, 2024
Morgan is excited to show out for fan Saturday in the A-Day exhibition.
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Stephen M. Smith is the senior writer for Touchdown Alabama Magazine. You can “like” him on Facebook or “follow” him on Twitter, via @CoachingMSmith.
