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Alabama continued its run on top prospects from the Peach State Wednesday when Caleb Downs, Georgia's top overall recruit and the nation's top safety prospect for the 2023 recruiting cycle, committed to the Crimson Tide.

What does the addition of Downs mean for Nick Saban's latest recruiting effort? In the aftermath, BOL publisher Tim Watts joined senior analyst Travis Reier to fill in the blanks.

Anyone thinking Nick Saban and his staff were resting on their 2023 defensive back recruiting laurels, well, should know better than that by now.

With the Crimson Tide in the midst of putting together an elite secondary class, Saban and company got a jump on things for 2024, landing a commitment from Clay-Chalkville (Ala.) High School playmaker Jaylen Mbakwe.

A game-changing talent in all three phases of the game on the prep level, Mbakwe ranks as the No. 4 cornerback prospect for the 2024 cycle. In the aftermath of his commitment, BOL publisher Tim Watts joined senior analyst Travis Reier to discuss the addition of Mbakwe from every angle.

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The Finnish Finisher is headed to Tuscaloosa.

Alabama's 2023 recruiting class went global Friday when four-star offensive tackle Olaus Alinen committed to the Crimson Tide. A native of Finland, Alinen spent his junior season serving up pancakes at The Loomis Chaffee School in Windsor, CT.

What does the addition of the 6-foot-6, 315-pounder mean for Nick Saban's latest recruiting effort? In the aftermath, BOL publisher Tim Watts joined senior analyst Travis Reier to fill in the blanks.

In picking up a commitment from Buford (Ga.) High School running back and UGA legacy Justice Haynes Sunday afternoon, Alabama continued to roll on the recruiting trail.

What does the addition of the nation's No. 4 running back prospect for the 2023 cycle mean for Nick Saban's latest recruiting effort? In the aftermath, BOL publisher Tim Watts joined senior analyst Travis Reier to fill in the blanks.

Make it two top 10 quarterback commitments for Alabama's 2023 recruiting class.

In securing a verbal from Dylan Lonergan of Brookwood High School in Snellville, Ga., the Crimson Tide has gone the two-quarterback route once again, adding another four-star prospect at the position to its latest haul

What does the addition of the 6-foot-2, 215-pound Lonergan, a pitcher/corner infielder who is also expected to play baseball for UA, mean for Nick Saban's latest recruiting effort? BOL publisher Tim Watts joins senior analyst Travis Reier to discuss the addition Lonergan from every angle.

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Alabama’s recent run on commitments on the offensive side of the ball continued Tuesday when the nation’s op overall junior college prospect for the 2023 cycle, Hutchinson (Ks.) Community College wide receiver Malik Benson, followed two high school standouts, wide receiver Cole Adams and offensive lineman RyQueze McElderry, in pledging to the Crimson Tide.

What does the addition of the 6-foot-1, 185-pound Benson mean for Nick Saban's latest recruiting effort? BOL publisher Tim Watts joins senior analyst Travis Reier to discuss Benson's decision along with those of Adams and McElderry.

Alabama continues to be active on the junior college trail, with Peal River (Ms.) Community College linebacker Justin Jefferson being the latest standout to commit to the Crimson Tide.

What does the addition of the 6-foot-1, 215-pound Jefferson mean for Nick Saban's latest recruiting effort? BOL publisher Tim Watts joins senior analyst Travis Reier to discuss Jefferson's decision from every angle.

A big piece of the 2023 recruiting puzzle fell into place when 247sports Composite five-star defensive back Tony Mitchell announced his intention to sign with the Crimson Tide.

What does the addition of the nation's No. 15 overall prospect for the upcoming cycle mean for Nick Saban's latest recruiting effort? BOL publisher Tim Watts joins senior analyst Travis Reier to discuss Mitchell's decision from every angle.

BamaOnLine.com recruiting analyst Hank South joins Travis Reier to hit on a number of Alabama football and basketball recruiting items, including:

* What Alabama is getting in offensive tackle commitment Wilkin Formby.

* Where does UA sit with elite JUCO WR Malik Benson ahead of commitment date?

* Previewing wide mix of four-star talent visiting Capstone this weekend.

* Nate Oats leaves nothing to imagination where vacant scholarship slot is concerned.

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Contact Travis Reier by personal message or on Twitter (@travisreier).

BamaOnLine.com recruiting analyst Hank South joins Travis Reier to hit on a number of Alabama football recruiting items, including:

* Of last weekend's five-star official visitors, two most likely to end up in Alabama's 2023 class.

* Top targets set commitment dates.

* Standout kicker latest to earn offer at UA specialist camp.

* Previewing wide mix of elite talent visiting Capstone this week(end).

The Built By BamaOnLine Podcast is now on Apple Podcasts as well as Spotify, Google Podcasts, and Stitcher. Please subscribe, and leave us a rating and a review!

Contact Travis Reier by personal message or on Twitter (@travisreier).