Carmelo O’Neal gave the Alabama Crimson Tide another long and rangy defensive back with a commitment to transfer from Mercer.
Alabama football’s newest addition at DB Carmelo O’Neal fits the long and rangy criteria the Tide staff seems to love.
The Bears listed him as a safety, but he started at cornerback in games. He knows how to use his length and long arms to his advantage in coverage. pic.twitter.com/D4ELIlq9Ui
— Justin Smith (@Jdsmith31Smith) January 10, 2026
O’Neal is listed at 6-foot-4 and 200 pounds. This gives the Tide yet another defensive back, who stands taller than 6-foot-3, joining Dijon Lee and Zavier Mincey.
Mercer listed O’Neal on its roster as a safety, but he started games at cornerback. However, safety was his primary position at Westlake High School in Georgia when he was a college football prospect. The fact he was able to gained Mercer’s coaches’ trust as a cornerback points to his position versatility.
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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