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Top Player in Alabama, Edge Jeremiah Alexander Signs with Crimson Tide

The edge rusher out of Thompson High School is the highest rated recruit from the state of Alabama in the 2022 class.

Katie Windham

It's official. Alabama has signed the top player from the state when Thompson's Jeremiah Alexander signed his national letter of intent with the Crimson Tide Tuesday morning. 

Alexander is ranked No. 5 overall in the SI99 for the class of 2022,  a consensus five-star product, the highest rated edge rusher and will be the cherry on top of Alabama's class. He brings another talented, explosive pass rusher to an already deep Alabama defensive front. 

Back in July, Thompson coach Mark Freeman discussed with BamaCentral what type of player Alabama would be getting in Alexander.

"He plays with great leverage," Freeman said. "He has great explosion and power, too. And to go with all of that, he's a great athlete. You have explosion, leverage, power, athleticism, and he's a smart player. He knows how to attack pulling guards and tackles. He knows how to attack a quarterback and what aiming point to go for. He makes so many of those routine great plays. I think what's going to help him so much at the next level is his strength and leverage."

The in-state prospect has been on Alabama's radar for a long time. Alexander first committed to the Crimson Tide back in March of 2020 but  decommitted that fall to focus on his high school season. He then recommitted to Alabama in July of 2021 prior to his senior season. He helped lead the Warriors to their third straight state title. 

He and fellow Thompson teammate defensive back Tre'Quon Fagans signed with the Tide in a special ceremony at the high school on Wednesday morning. They join offensive lineman Amari Knight as Thompson players on the Alabama roster.

Alexander will enroll early and become an official member of the Crimson Tide in January. He will not be eligible to play though until the fall.

JEREMIAH ALEXANDER

LB, 6-2, 250, Alabaster, Ala./Thompson

The top-rated player from Alabama and one of the top edge rushers in his class … a five-star recruit by Rivals.com, ESPN.com, PrepStar and on the 247Composite … the fourth-ranked player on the Rivals250 and the No. 1-ranked weakside defensive end by Rivals … No. 11 on the ESPN300, the second-ranked defensive end and No. 7 player in the Southeast Region according to ESPN … the top-ranked edge rusher and eighth-ranked prospect nationally on the 247Composite … earned a four-star grade by 247Sports, who listed him as the No. 5 edge rusher and 33rd-rated recruit in the country … the top-rated player at his position and in the state while also being tabbed as the No. 17 prospect on the Top 150 Dream Team by PrepStar … earned MaxPreps Alabama Football Player of the Year honors in 2021 … totaled 93 tackles, including 29 for loss, to go with 10 sacks and 27 quarterback hurries as a senior at Thompson High School … helped the Warriors to the state title in 2021 … selected to the Under Armour All-America Game following his senior campaign … coached by Mark Freeman at THS … signed with the Crimson Tide over Clemson and Georgia among a multitude of offers.

This story will be updated. 

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KATIE WINDHAM

Katie Windham is the assistant editor for BamaCentral, primarily covering football, basketball gymnastics and softball. She is a two-time graduate of the University of Alabama and has covered a variety of Crimson Tide athletics since 2019 for outlets like The Tuscaloosa News, The Crimson White and the Associated Press before joining BamaCentral full time in 2021. Windham has covered College Football Playoff games, the Women's College World Series, NCAA March Madness, SEC Tournaments and championships in multiple sports. 

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