After a rocky start with its 2021 class, the Alabama Crimson Tide continue to pick things up on the recruiting trail. On Tuesday night, Nick Saban and company picked up a major commitment from one of the top receivers in the state of Florida.
Christian Leary, a four-star prospect from Edgewater, chose announced via his Twitter account that he had chosen the Tide over Oklahoma, Auburn and several other top programs:
COMMITTED. pic.twitter.com/Bip45a4RtB
— 6 (@ChristianLeary4) June 17, 2020
Leary is the No. 130 overall prospect, the No. 23 wide receiver and the No. 20 player from the state of Florida, according to the 247Sports composite rankings.
Charles Power with 247Sports had this to say about the 5-foot-9, 180-pound receiver:
Shorter in stature with a thick, developed lower body. Has added around ten pounds of mass from his sophomore to junior years of high school One of the faster wide receivers on the track in the 2021 cycle and posted some sensational times in the 100 meters early in the spring prior to his senior season. Helped Edgewater to a state title berth as a junior. Productive as a receiver and direct-snap run threat. Transfers his high-level top-end speed to the football field. Pulls away from defenders with ease once in the open field with a long, explosive stride. Dangerous in several facets and a threat to score whenever he touches the ball. Skilled in the open field, whether it’s in catch and run situations, as a rusher or return man. Also has the play strength to run with some power. Shows ability to locate and track the ball as a downfield target. Looks like a multi-purpose, versatile offensive weapon at the next level. Will need to continue adding to his skill set as a route-runner as he runs a fairly limited route tree to this point- even more important for a shorter wide receiver. Projects as a Power Five starter with the upside to develop into a NFL Draft selection.
Leary is commitment No. 8 for Alabama’s 2021 class, which now consists of one five-star, six four-stars and one three-star. Prior to his commitment, the Tide had the No. 29 overall class (No. 8 in the SEC), but his pledge should mean a sizable jump in those rankings in the near future.
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