Alabama earned some good news on Tuesday afternoon when junior college wide receiver [autotag]Malik Benson[/autotag] committed to the Crimson Tide. The good news didn’t stop there, as 2023 running back Richard Young named Alabama as one of three programs he’s actively considering. The other two schools in the mix are Oregon and Georgia.
Young is regarded as a five-star by 247Sports’ composite rankings. He’s also ranked as the No. 2 running back in the 2023 recruiting cycle. He is listed at 5-foot-11 and 200 pounds. He shows flashes of speed for his size and is a good downhill runner.
A decision is likely coming soon from the Florida native. Young made the trip to Tuscaloosa for his official visit on June 10. Then, he visited Georgia on June 17. Finally, he made the trek to Eugene to visit Oregon on June 24.
[autotag]Nick Saban[/autotag] and Alabama appear to be in a good position to land Young. It also doesn’t hurt his chances of seeing early playing time with [autotag]Trey Sanders[/autotag], [autotag]Jahmyr Gibbs[/autotag], and [autotag]Jase McClellan[/autotag] all with the option to enter the 2023 NFL draft.
BREAKING: Five-Star RB Richard Young is down to 3️⃣ Schools, he tells @On3Recruits
The 6’0 205 RB from Lehigh Acres, FL is ranked as the No. 1 RB in the ‘23 Class.
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Young has yet to announce a commitment date, but Roll Tide Wire will continue to follow and share updates regarding Young and other Alabama target prospects.