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Alabama Officially Adds Speedy Cornerback Chuck McDonald

The 4-star defensive back becomes the latest Crimson Tide player from Mater Dei in California.

Katie Windham

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Alabama football is adding another talented defensive back from the state of California. Chuck McDonald officially signed with the Crimson Tide during Wednesday's early signing day.

McDonald, who is from Mater Dei High School in Santa Ana, California, has been committed to the Crimson Tide since early June after taking his official visit in late May. He chose Alabama over USC, UCLA, Oregon and LSU.

The cornerback is a consensus 4-star prospect and one of the top players from the state of California. He also runs track for Mater Dei and has posted blazing times in the 100-meter competition.

McDonald becomes the next in a long line of highly-rated players from Mater Dei to join the Crimson Tide, including two current Alabama defensive backs in Zabien Brown and Domani Jackson. Alabama's first Heisman-winning quarterback Bryce Young also played his high school ball at Mater Dei

Although he signed during the early signing period, McDonald is not expected to enroll until the summer.

This story will be updated.

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Katie Windham
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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