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Terrence (TJ) Ferguson returned to Tuscaloosa for what he estimates was the fifth or sixth time in his recruitment earlier this month during Junior Day. “It went great,” Ferguson told BamaOnLine.
Highlights of the trip for the Fort Valley (Ga.) Peach County product included spending time with the coaching staff. “Probably just talking to Coach Saban and spending a lot of time with Coach Flood." Flood and Ferguson have connected throughout the recruiting process. “I would say he’s definitely in the top top three O-line coaches that I have a relationship with."
Saban explained the longterm benefits of UA should Ferguson choose the program. “Just that they would love to have me and really trying to tell me all the strongpoints that Alabama can do for you in life, instead of just the next three to four years of college, how it can set you up for the next 40 years in your life,” Ferguson said of Saban’s message.
Ferguson also spent 45 minutes with Tide quarterback Bryce Young. “He’s an early enrollee just like I plan on being,” Ferguson said. “So just listening to him, hearing what he says about the program and how the jump was from high school to college that fast. He said they really make you feel at home and it’s a great place to be, great atmosphere.”
What about the Tide has Ferguson coming back on visits and keeps his interest up? “Just the tradition in winning and then just overall how they produce great men in general. And the history of getting O-linemen into the league.”
Ferguson is aiming towards an end-of-summer decision. He plans to take one or two official visits in the spring before taking the rest during the summer. Alabama will receive an official. Any early leaders among offers from Auburn, Georgia, LSU, and others? “Not right now. I’m still in the evaluation process.”