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Alabama made an offer to rising Texas cornerback
Ennis Rakestraw earlier this week, as the Duncanville standout has had a surge of interest in his recruitment following his senior season. Of the Tide's offer, Rakestraw told BamaOnLine it was a big one. “It’s immeasurable with words. Since I was eight years old I’ve wanted to go to Bama.”
Rakestraw spoke with Nick Saban after he got the news from Jeff Banks this week and got a visit date locked in. The Lone Star State standout will officially visit Tuscaloosa on Jan. 24. Other visits on his schedule shakeup include Missouri on Jan. 17 and Georgia, another recent offer, on Jan. 31 prior to National Signing Day. Originally Mizzou, Miami and Michigan State were reserved for the remainder of the month.
Among the final contenders, Alabama has long been a program of high interest for Rakestraw. “Ever since I’ve been growing up, it’s just how their defense plays, they play hard,” he said of what stands out about the Tide. “That’s how I pride myself — being physical, fast, and fearless.
“Just watching them as a football team, you’ll learn a lot from a coach like Nick Saban and how he instructs those guys. They have discipline. You can tell he’s very structure-oriented.”