National Signing Day has come and gone, and Alabama’s 2020 recruiting class is officially set. There were 25 total members (26, if you count North Carolina grad transfer tight end Carl Tucker) with talent across the board.
In order for fans to get to know the Crimson Tide’s newest players, we have laid out a “get to know them” article for each member.
Next up on the list is four-star safety Malachi Moore out of Hewitt-Trussville High School in Alabama.
Malachi Moore, Safety
Hometown: Trussville (Ala.)
High school: Hewitt-Trussville
Size: 6-0, 180
Early enrollee: No
247Sports composite ranking: 4-star / No. 209 overall / No. 19 S
247Sports ranking: 4-star / No. 157 overall / No. 13 S
Rivals ranking: 4-star / No. 231 overall / No. 21 S
ESPN ranking: 4-star / 81 overall grade / No. 23 CB
Commitment date: Aug. 13, 2018
Signing date: Dec. 18, 2019
Where does he fit in? Moore’s presence in the 2020 recruiting class is important considering the losses Alabama suffered in its secondary — . Shyheim Carter, Jared Mayden, Trevon Diggs and Xavier McKinney.
Like with Carter and Mayden, Moore is one of those players who could fill a variety of roles. The talented defensive back did have experience at both safety and cornerback for Hewitt-Trussville, after all.
More than likely, Moore will end up playing safety for the Crimson Tide. While his length (6-foot) lends itself nicely to what Alabama likes in its cornerbacks, the athleticism is more of a fit on the backend.
Of all the members of the secondary, Moore isn’t really talked about enough because there isn’t anything he does on an elite level — at least not yet. But with that said, he’s an effective player in a lot of different ways, and that balance should help him contribute at some point in his career.
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