Four star wide receiver Christian Leary tweeted out a highlight video on Thursday morning that shows how his skillset and game play is similar to Henry Ruggs III and Jaylen Waddle.
Leary committed to Alabama earlier this week over Oklahoma, Auburn, and more.
— 6 (@ChristianLeary4) June 18, 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.
Leary shared with BamaOnline.com what Saban shared with him and why he chose Alabama:
” I just know they’re going to get me to that next level. I’m fast, but I know I can do more. I know they can get me there. Being in their offense, being around that culture.
When (Saban) turned my film on he said he just thought of (Jaylen) Waddle and the ways they could use me. He was talking about all the recruits they’ve got and my speed and how I was just what they had missing.
I have no doubt at all in my decision. I left it up to God. I know I’m in the right place. There’s no doubt at all.”
Charles Power from 247Sports had this to say about Leary, the incredible 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.”
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