Alabama signed 22 of its 26 commitments during the early signing period last Wednesday. To give fans a chance to get to know the newest Crimson Tide members, we are doing a series of overviews with each of the 2020 signees.
Next up on the list, four-star offensive tackle Javion Cohen.
Javion Cohen, Offensive Tackle
Hometown: Phenix City (Ala.)
High school: Central
Size: 6-5, 295
247Sports composite ranking: 4-star / No. 339 overall / No. 27 OT
Rivals ranking: 4-star / N/A / No. 24 OT
Commitment date: Dec. 11, 2019
Signing date: Dec. 18, 2019
Where does he fit in? Cohen is one of the latest additions to Alabama’s 2020 recruiting class. After being committed to Auburn since June, the four-star offensive tackle decided to make a switch to the Tide.
That decision was met with some controversy, as the Tigers claimed they pulled Cohen’s offer before he de-committed. Either way, Gus Malzahn’s loss is Nick Saban’s gain.
Cohen is more of a project as an offensive lineman, but the raw athleticism and physical makeup are definitely there. Don’t expect to see the Phenix City (Ala.) tackle in action early in his career, but there’s a chance of him earning a starting role down the line — with the right development.
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