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Top-100 EDGE got first look at Florida football on Tuesday

Th Gators got this former Alabama commit on campus Tuesday and the experience opened the 2025 recruit’s eyes to what Florida has to offer.

Florida’s coaching and recruiting staff jumped on Enterprise (Alabama) edge rusher [autotag]Zion Grady[/autotag] following a decommitment from Alabama in January, but the blue-chip recruit couldn’t get to Gainesville until Tuesday thanks to the NCAA calendar.

Grady’s first look at the Gators went well, according to Swamp247’s Blake Alderman. He got a chance to see the stadium and meet with position coach Mike Peterson in person.

Florida’s goal during this trip was to get Grady back for an official visit, but it will be tricky with so many teams pushing for the same opportunity. Grady has been letting teams pitch themselves to him since opening his recruitment back up and doesn’t have a commitment date set.

“I really like them,” he said. “I should be setting up the OV with them. So I can see how it goes. Just so we can build the relationship more with the coaches.”

Recruiting summary

Grady is a consensus four-star recruit ranked inside the top 60  everywhere besides the On300. The 247Sports composite puts him at No. 49 overall and No. 4 among edge rushers in the class of 2025, and the On3 industry ranking has him at Nos. 64 and 8, respectively.

The On3 recruiting prediction machine favors Alabama heavily, giving the Crimson Tide 91.5% odds to land Grady; however, most of that data is powered by predictions sent before his initial commitment.

Auburn and Alabama are considered home-state favorites, and Georgia, Florida State, Miami and Tennessee are all in the mix, too.

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Five-star edge rusher projected to commit to Georgia football

Five-star edge rusher is projected to commit to Georgia after previously committing to Alabama.

Five-star pass rusher Zion Grady, who recently decommitted from the Alabama Crimson Tide after Nick Saban’s retirement, has been projected to commit to the Georgia Bulldogs, per Anna Adams of 247Sports.

Georgia was one of Grady’s top schools when he previously committed to Alabama. The Bulldogs have not given up in their recruitment of the No. 1 edge rusher in the class of 2025. In fact, Grady recently visited Georgia.

The 6-foot-4, 220-pound pass rusher plays football for Charles Henderson High School in Troy, Alabama. Grady is the No. 23 player in the 2025 recruiting cycle. Grady is the second-ranked player in Alabama.

Grady helped Charles Henderson make a state championship game in two consecutive seasons. Last season, the elite prospect recorded 11 sacks and 87 tackles.

The five-star recruit also plays basketball. According to Grady’s social media page, he recorded 108 tackles and 22 sacks in 2022. Grady has already committed to playing in the 2025 All-American Bowl on NBC.

Grady has scholarship offers from almost every top college football program. The five-star pass rusher is an explosive athlete with excellent bend. Grady’s closing speed helps him accumulate sacks on opposing quarterbacks. He’s exactly the sort of pass rusher that Kirby Smart and Georgia are looking for.

Ohio State offers 2025 5-star Alabama defensive end

The Buckeyes are continuing to make waves in Alabama

The loss of Nick Saban is still having ripple effects throughout college football, and Ohio State is once again trying to capitalize on it.

Already the Buckeyes have gotten transfers from safety Caleb Downs, center Seth McLaughlin and quarterback Julian Sayin. Over the weekend they grabbed a commit from 5-star cornerback Na’eem Offord. Now, an offer out to Alabama native [autotag]Zion Grady[/autotag] was the most recent move, as the Buckeyes are looking to make a positive impression on the 6-foot, 4-inch and 220-pound edge rusher.

Grady is one of the best prospects in the country, ranking as the No. 1 player at his position and 23rd overall according to the 247Sports Composite Rankings.

Currently the 247Sports Crystal Ball picks favor the Crimson Tide to land a commitment from Grady, but those were all made prior to Saban riding off into the sunset. You have to make the assumption that at this point, his recruitment has reset due to the Hall of Fame coaching no longer leading the program.

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List of top Alabama recruits who have decommitted since Nick Saban retired

After Alabama coach Nick Saban announced his retirement, football recruits began decommitmenting from the Crimson Tide. See the list here.

Longtime Alabama head coach Nick Saban’s retirement sent a shock wave around college football as the sport lost not only a legend but one of the greatest coaches of all time. A key part of game planning, program strategy, and recruitment, Saban touched all elements of arguably the top program of modern college football.

With his exit, many top high school football recruits who chose Alabama are now reconsidering their decision. Five-star prospects including Ryan Williams, Jaime Ffrench and Zion Grady are among those who have announced intentions to re-evaluate the college football market and have conversations with other teams they previously passed on in favor of Alabama and Saban.

Take a look at the list of former Alabama commits back on the market. All rankings are according to the 247Sports Composite:

Auburn target Zion Grady decommits from Alabama

Alabama suffers yet another decommitment following the retirement of Nick Saban. Can Auburn take advantage and land the four-star in-state product?

The fallout of Nick Saban’s retirement from Alabama continues, as more players such as Caleb Downs continue to enter the transfer portal. Saban’s departure can also be seen on the recruiting trail, as a member of the Crimson Tide’s 2025 recruiting class has backed off his pledge.

[autotag]Zion Grady[/autotag], a four-star EDGE from Enterprise High School in Enterprise, Alabama, announced Wednesday that he has decommitted from Alabama. The news comes after a recent visit to Auburn.

Grady visited Auburn last weekend, and got to take in Auburn basketball’s win over LSU on Saturday. He tells Steve Wiltfong of 247Sports that the game was his “favorite part” due to the fan support. Grady also says that he respects the vision that head coach Hugh Freeze brings to the program.

“Coach Freeze challenges you to be different,” Grady said in a recent interview with 247Sports. “He has a vision for this program and makes you feel like you can be a part of change. He really brings a different energy to Auburn.”

According to Andrew Ivins’ scouting report of Grady, he is known as an “uber-productive pass rusher.”

Checks off some of the desired boxes with his multi-sport participation (hoops) and testing numbers (4.4 in the short shuttle). Has operated primarily out of a two-point stance since he was a freshman in one of Alabama’s higher classifications and found plenty of success, totaling 34 sacks through 30 varsity games. Tends to stun opposing tackles with his quick first step and is able to get off blocks with a limber upper half. Owns a few go-to moves, but an expanded menu is only going to make him more dangerous on the edge.

Grady is the No. 1 EDGE for the 2025 class, and is the No. 2 overall prospect from Alabama according to 247Sports’ composite rankings. Auburn currently has four commitments from the 247Sports top-25 for the 2025 cycle, and is in the hunt to secure three more including Grady. The Tigers currently boast the No. 4 overall class in 247Sports 2025 recruiting rankings.

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5-star edge rusher Zion Grady makes commitment

Five-star edge rusher Zion Grady has committed to the Alabama Crimson Tide over Georgia, others

Five-star pass rusher Zion Grady has committed to the Alabama Crimson Tide over Georgia, Auburn, and Florida State. Grady visited the Georgia Bulldogs earlier this year, but is Rolling with the Crimson Tide.

Zion Grady is ranked as the No. 1 edge rusher in the class of 2025. The 6-foot-4, 220-pound pass rusher plays football for Charles Henderson High School in Troy, Alabama.

Grady helped Charles Henderson make a state championship game as a sophomore. He’s a big addition for Nick Saban and Alabama’s class of 2025. Grady is the No. 19 player in the 2025 recruiting cycle, per 247Sports. Grady is the fourth-ranked player in Alabama.

The five-star recruit also plays basketball. According to Grady’s social media page, he recorded 108 tackles and 22 sacks as a sophomore. Grady has already committed to playing in the 2025 All-American Bowl on NBC.

Grady has scholarship offers from almost every top college football program. The five-star pass rusher is an explosive athlete with excellent bend. Grady’s closing speed helps him accumulate sacks on opposing quarterbacks. Alabama is getting a great prospect.

Zion Grady announced his commitment to Alabama via social media:

Head coach Kirby Smart and Georgia football have the nation’s No. 1 class of 2025. The Dawgs have commitments from multiple five-stars in the 2025 recruiting cycle.

 

Alabama lands commitment from 2025 4-star EDGE Zion Grady

On Sunday, Alabama landed a commitment for the 2025 recruiting class from four-star edge rusher and Alabama native Zion Grady.

Alabama’s 2025 recruiting class received a huge boost on Sunday afternoon. The Crimson Tide added a commitment from ’25 edge rusher Zion Grady. Grady chose Alabama over other programs like Auburn, Georgia, and Florida State.

Thus far, Alabama has eight verbal commits in the ’25 recruiting class. Grady is the third defensive commit in the class, joining linebacker Myles Johnson and defensive lineman Antonio Coleman.

Grady plays for Charles Henderson High School in Troy, Alabama. He is listed at 6-foot-4 and 210 pounds. He is a uber-talented pass rusher that can excels in one-on-one situations. His length and frame allow him to contribute in stopping the run as well.

During his sophomore season, Grady tallied 108 tackles, 22 sacks, and three forced fumbles.

Alabama is currently recruiting Grady to play a role similar to that of former Alabama defensive stars Tim Williams and Will Anderson Jr. It will be interesting to see how he closes out his junior season with the Trojans.

Roll Tide Wire breaks down Zion Grady’s recruiting profile.

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5-star edge rusher visiting Georgia for season opener

Five-star edge rusher Zion Grady is visiting Athens for Georgia football’s season opener against UT Martin

Five-star pass rusher Zion Grady plans to visit the University of Georgia on Sept. 2. Grady is visiting the Georgia Bulldogs’ football program for the season opener against the UT Martin Skyhawks.

Grady put Georgia in his list of top schools that he named in July. Grady is ranked as the No. 1 edge rusher in the class of 2025. The 6-foot-4, 220-pound pass rusher plays football for Charles Henderson High School in Troy, Alabama.

Grady helped Charles Henderson make a state championship game as a sophomore and is hoping to have another big year in 2023. Grady is the No. 19 player in the class of 2025, per 247Sports. Grady is the third-ranked player in Alabama.

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The elite five-star recruit also plays basketball. According to Grady’s social media page, he recorded 108 tackles and 22 sacks as a sophomore. Grady has already committed to playing in the 2025 All-American Bowl on NBC.

Grady has scholarship offers from almost every top college football program. The five-star pass rusher is an explosive athlete with excellent bend. Grady’s closing speed helps him accumulate sacks on opposing quarterbacks.

Head coach Kirby Smart and Georgia football have the nation’s No. 1 class of 2025. The Dawgs have commitments from multiple five-stars in the 2025 recruiting cycle.

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Grady announced his plans to visit Georgia for the UT Martin game via social media:

 

4 major programs on official visits list for top-ranked 2025 EDGE Zion Grady

This particular recruiting race is wide open.

The football season has arrived at every level. NFL teams turned in their initial 53-man rosters yesterday, most college teams are kicking off on Saturday, and the high school season is already well underway.

Recruiting has no offseason, though – that’s a competition that continues 365 days a year, designated days off or not – and the football season is no exception. One of many high-end prospects who will be making a round of official visits to major college football programs this coming season is Charles Henderson (Ala.) Edge Zion Grady.

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According to Adam Gorney at Rivals, Tennessee, Georgia Tech, Alabama and Georgia are among the major programs that Grady will be visiting during the season.

“Tennessee made a big impression on Grady over the summer and now he’s headed back to Knoxville in October… has other important trips as well starting at Georgia Tech on Friday night. He then goes to Alabama for the big Texas tilt the next day. The following weekend, Grady will be at Georgia when it hosts South Carolina.”

Grady (6-foot-4, 220 pounds) ranks No. 1 at the edge position going by the composite rankings, as well as No. 4 overall in Alabama and No. 19 nationally in the class of 2025.

According to On3’s prediction model, this particular recruiting race is wide open. Auburn is a slight favorite for his commitment at 36.2%, followed by Alabama (31.7%), Florida State (11.2%) and Tennessee (9.3%).

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Zion Grady is a 6-foot-4, 220-pound, five-star edge rusher.

In the shadows of Troy University’s Veterans Memorial Stadium lies Charles Henderson High School, a 5A school that produces great talent year in and year out. [autotag]Brian Kelly[/autotag] and his staff think they have found a gem there.

[autotag]Zion Grady[/autotag] is a 6-foot-4, 220-pound, five-star edge rusher who is rated as the No. 1 EDGE in the 2025 recruiting class. He’s from Troy, Alabama, where he plays for Charles Henderson High School. The Charles Henderson Trojans finished the 2022 season 12-2 with a loss to Ramsay in the Class 5A state championship game.

There are no Crystal Ball projections at this time but Auburn is a 38% favorite to land him per On3.

Film Analysis: Grady has an incredible mixture of size and speed that allows him to make most offensive tackles look like they are standing in cement.

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