📝 'Can't go wrong with Nick Saban,' LSU DB commit, Alabama target says

[Drew Champlin |]

Alabama is still working to flip a player in a position of need from a key SEC West rival.

Kelvin Joseph has been committed to LSU for more than a year. The 6-foot-1, 190-pound four-star defensive back is from Baton Rouge.

But he's still giving Alabama the time of day. He has made multiple trips to Tuscaloosa since his commitment to LSU, including in early June during a camp and he thinks he'll return later this month for Alabama's Champions Cookout.

Alabama thinks Joseph can play any position in the secondary. He talks with head coach Nick Saban and defensive backs coach Derrick Ansley on a regular basis. Alabama is trying to sign plenty of recruits who can play cornerback after not signing any last year. Joseph's physicality stands out.

"The coaches are really showing that they care about me and that they want me there," Joseph said at The Opening finals in Beaverton, Ore.

Alabama signed linebackers Dylan Moses and Christopher Allen from Baton Rouge last year. Could they do the same with Joseph, the nation's No. 45 overall prospect?

"It's my home town, so LSU is always going to be a favorite," Joseph said. "Alabama is recruiting me and that's something that hasn't changed."

Joseph said Alabama has the best shot to flip him, if anyone can. He estimated his commitment at "90 or 80 percent."

"Can't go wrong with Nick Saban," Joseph said. "If you play in his secondary, you're bound to play in the NFL."

He said he's happy to see LSU have some coaching stability with the promotion of Ed Orgeron, but also needs to see more.

"It helps me, but I just want to see what they do this season, how they rotate players and how it plays out," Joseph said.



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[TerryP]

On the same lines as this article, a player you need to keep an eye on is Joshua Jobe. Just like Joseph, Jobe is currently committed (Miami.)

He's been playing high school ball in Miami, but reports have him transferring for his senior year to a school in Connecticut. He's scheduled to be in Tuscaloosa this month. I'm not sure if his visit corresponds with the Tide's Champion's Cookout. I suspect so.

I'm told the staff feels pretty good about their chances of flipping Jobe.

 

[TUSKtimes]

He says he's 80 % sure he's a corndog but he keep's showing up for our cookouts. I smell momentum.

 

[94 Grad]

He says he's 80 % sure he's a corndog but he keep's showing up for our cookouts. I smell momentum.

You sure that isn't just some burnt corn meal you smell...

 

[Max]

He says he's 80 % sure he's a corndog but he keep's showing up for our cookouts. I smell momentum.

I don't think he's been to one of the cookouts. The article says he is thinking about it though.

 

[TUSKtimes]

I don't think he's been to one of the cookouts. The article says he is thinking about it though.

I was speaking metaphorically. Which also explains the term "corndog."

 

[TerryP]

I know I've said this a few times but I'll repeat...

The invites to this years cookout is something to keep an eye on--a close eye, in my opinion.

Setting aside those guys who were already committed the Tide signed seven of the 21 or so that attended. There were a few that are in next years signing class so the 21 number is still a work in progress.

 

[50+yeartidefan]

And inthe article he said something like...if you play in D back field for NS you were oud to be in the NFL....ummm

 

[#80]

CNS the hardest worker in college football.