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Alabama coaching staff, a player reacts to Crimson Tide landing a commitment from this 4-star RB

Alabama RB coach Robert Gillespie giving signals during practice in 2022.
Photo comes via SEC Media Portal

Courtney Morgan is locked into a three-year contract as Alabama’s General Manager, and he struck again on the recruiting trail with helping the Crimson Tide land arguably the best running back in the nation.

Akylin Dear, a four-star from Quitman (Miss.) High School, gave his verbal commitment to Alabama on Tuesday over Ole Miss and Mississippi State.

The 6-foot-1, 200-pounder joins four-star Anthony Rogers to give the Tide a deadly duo in its offensive backfield for years to come.

Freddie Roach was Dear’s primary recruiter, but Robert Gillespie sealed the deal with him.

RELATED: Alabama fans react about Crimson Tide landing talented 4-star RB for 2025 signing class

A few coaches took to X to express their excitement to have Dear in the 2025 class.

 

 

Daniel Hill, a freshman running back from Meridian, Miss., is excited to have Dear too.

He has been instrumental in helping the coaching staff land the top prospects from Mississippi.

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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.

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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 15 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.

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