Alabama takes the lead
Andrew Bone • BamaInsider.com
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Malik Langham
, three-star defensive end from Lee High School in Huntsville, Alabama, was one of several visitors in Tuscaloosa this weekend. Langham and his family enjoyed the trip as Alabama celebrated its 7th national championship.
“It was good,” said Langham. "My parents and twin sister went down. They liked it. I got to spend time with the coaches and see some parts of the campus I haven't seen before.
"Everything to me stood out. The food was good. My favorite meal was dinner on Saturday night in the stadium. We had beef sirloin, shrimp, wings and baked potatoes.
“My host was Quinnen Williams. That was good. He told me Bama gets you ready for life outside of football and for football. I hung out with LaBryan (Ray) a little bit too. He was just telling me to make the best choice for you.
“It was good seeing how the fans turned out for the championship parade. They raised the trophy. It made me want to be a part of it."
Langham received an offer from the University of Alabama in December.
"I spent the most time with Coach Dunbar and Coach Lupoi, " he said. "Coach Dunbar just saying they want me here. He said I have the opportunity to come in and play. I have to work for it though. It's not given.
“Coach Saban reinforced everything. They really want me there. He is going to play the best players regardless if they are freshmen or not. He is a great person. He is a tremendous football coach. One of the best that ever lived.
"He is a real genuine guy outside of football. It was good going over to his house today. I hung out with the recruits. We drove some golf carts and saw shot some hoops."
Alabama is in the lead for the in-state prospect after the trip to Tuscaloosa. He will take his final visits before making a decision. He will visit Florida on January 26 and Tennessee on February 2.
"Everything stands out to me," Langham said. "They are the top program in college football. I just really like the connections they have. They are definitely on top.
"Just everything stands out to me. It's a wonderful program. They also have Coach Saban."