Safety Peyton Woodyard of the 2024 class flipped his commitment from Georgia to Alabama on Tuesday morning. Woodyard had been committed to the Bulldogs since January.
Several insiders believed that USC, Alabama, and Ohio State were threats to flip Woodyard’s commitment. Ultimately, the Crimson Tide were able to reunite Woodyard with his lifelong friend, Zabien Brown. Brown committed to Alabama in July.
Woodyard plays for St. John Bosco High School in Bellflower, California. Interestingly enough, Gerald Woodyard, Peyton’s father, grew up in Mobile before moving to California. Despite growing up in California, Peyton and his family have been lifelong Alabama fans.
When speaking with On3’s Hayes Fawcett, Woodyard had the following to say about the Crimson Tide:
“The relationship I have with coach Saban and T Rob is great along with the aspect of Alabama being my dream school. My family is from Alabama so it’s always been in my blood. I feel like through prayer and long talks with the family this is where I’m truly supposed to be.”
Woodyard is the fourth defensive back to commit to Alabama as a part of the 2024 recruiting class. He joins fellow defensive back commits Jameer Grimsley, Jaylen Mbakwe, and Zabien Brown.
Roll Tide Wire breaks down Peyton Woodyard’s recruiting profile.