📝 Kaho in practice rotations. UPDATE: Saban says he was granted release from WA due to academic reasons.

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[TerryP]

Kaho was a UW commitment and signee who was recently released from his LOI.

 

[BamaFan334]

What happened here at Washington? He was a big Alabama lean for a while, then I believe his family wanted him to stay out West. He is perfect size and fit that would likely fit in well with our team.

 

[TUSKtimes]

He gets there in June and 2 months later he's gone. Sounds like a bad fit from the get-go.

 

[BamaFan334]

Ha Ha, went to see what happened and they seem as unsure as anyone else at this point. I like Peterson a lot, so I would never knock him for the way he conducts himself, his program, and everything else. Did get a little laugh at this one though...

 

[TerryP]

What happened here at Washington?

It was outside of football; nothing really to do with Washington. He has an aunt and uncle who both passed away recently--unexpected. His parents are going through a divorce. And, whether it's due to those reasons are others, he's said to have lost about 20lbs over the last several weeks. It's a health issue and very well may be mental. He's gone through a hell of a tough time.

 

[UAgrad93]

I hate it for the kid. A LOT of those UW fans were giving the kid hell in the responses to that tweet and taking shots at us. I hope he gets the help needed and if by chance he finds his way here, I'll gladly welcome him.

 

[JoseyWalesTheOutlaw]

“I’ll never give up on a player regardless of his ability as long as he never gives up on himself. In time he will develop.”...Coach Bryant

 

[JoseyWalesTheOutlaw]

Saw this posted on The Rant.......hope this kid does sign with Bama....he can play this season as well.......

Kevin Hagan on Bill King this morning said he is hearing Kaho will either enroll at USCw or Bama. He said it looks like Bama at this point. He put it conservatively at 70% and said he looks for Saban and Tosh to close this out ASAP.

I know this had been discussed and he might be wrong here, but he said Kaho would be immediately eligible this season.

Goes without saying, but he of course said it - Kaho would be an absolute homerun for the staff as a #1 recruit at the #1 position of need.

Relative to our team chemistry he indicated it was not impacted by the QB battle. He said the unquestioned leaders on offense (Harris) and defense (Jennings) have the team where they need to be and that at Bama almost every player is in or has been in a position battle so it's not that unusual of a situation for the team.

He Coming......

 

[TUSKtimes]

Great get and talk about something out of the blue. The Washington folks ain't happy about losing their #1 recruit and many are screaming the fix is in. But, that's what fans do. Many claims that his mom was always big on USC and that Dad preferred Alabama before he signed with Washington.

I say, keep the Polynesian pipeline going, Tosh.

 

[TerryP]

College Football Recruiting: Reno five-star linebacker Brandon "Ale" Kaho set to join Alabama Crimson Tide

 

[UAgrad93]

UW fans........ THEY MAD!!!! BIG MAD!!!!!

 

[planomateo]

Not really a fan of this or free agency. But they've opened the door...

He'll definitely be a welcomed addition to the team. Reading twitter, they mad as hell...

 

[Alabama17Tide]

Ale Kaho is headed to Alabama | Brandon Kaho
Alabama received a major boost to its depth at inside linebacker Wednesday as four-star Ale Kaho is set to join the Crimson Tide, according to multiple reports. Kaho, who was heavily recruited by Alabama in this year’s class was granted a full release from his scholarship at Washington earlier this week. Kaho never enrolled at Washington, making him eligible to play right away at Alabama.

“His family was really adamant that he needs to — he’s going through some stuff and he needs to be close to his family,” Washington head coach Chris Petersen said Monday. “And we get that. You’ve got to do the right thing. We wish him the best.”

Kaho, 6-foot-3, 235 pounds, was rated as the No. 82 player overall in the 2018 class. While he was listed as an outside linebacker by Rivals, he also has the capability to help Alabama’s depth inside as well.

"As a football player, I love Kaho on film. He's a hard hitter, he's aggressive, plays with a mean streak, he's smart, excellent in coverage, breaks on the ball, trusts his eyes and he has the athleticism to fly all over the field to make plays," Rivals West Coast analyst Adam Gorney said. "But he was playing against Reno competition which is not elite and he did not participate in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl in January where he could have really staked a claim as one of the best linebackers in the country.

"If I had to guess, Kaho is going to take his time to get back on the field and get going again. He has to regain weight, have some off-the-field things settle down and then he could excel. Alabama knows how to develop linebackers as well as any program in the country. Over time, Kaho could be one of those guys. But it will probably take some time."

BamaInsider.com - Report: Ale Kaho headed to Alabama

 

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Ale Kaho is headed to Alabama | Brandon Kaho
Alabama received a major boost to its depth at inside linebacker Wednesday as four-star Ale Kaho is set to join the Crimson Tide, according to multiple reports. Kaho, who was heavily recruited by Alabama in this year’s class was granted a full release from his scholarship at Washington earlier this week. Kaho never enrolled at Washington, making him eligible to play right away at Alabama.

“His family was really adamant that he needs to — he’s going through some stuff and he needs to be close to his family,” Washington head coach Chris Petersen said Monday. “And we get that. You’ve got to do the right thing. We wish him the best.”

Kaho, 6-foot-3, 235 pounds, was rated as the No. 82 player overall in the 2018 class. While he was listed as an outside linebacker by Rivals, he also has the capability to help Alabama’s depth inside as well.

"As a football player, I love Kaho on film. He's a hard hitter, he's aggressive, plays with a mean streak, he's smart, excellent in coverage, breaks on the ball, trusts his eyes and he has the athleticism to fly all over the field to make plays," Rivals West Coast analyst Adam Gorney said. "But he was playing against Reno competition which is not elite and he did not participate in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl in January where he could have really staked a claim as one of the best linebackers in the country.

"If I had to guess, Kaho is going to take his time to get back on the field and get going again. He has to regain weight, have some off-the-field things settle down and then he could excel. Alabama knows how to develop linebackers as well as any program in the country. Over time, Kaho could be one of those guys. But it will probably take some time."

BamaInsider.com - Report: Ale Kaho headed to Alabama

If he's from Reno, how does coming to Alabama get him closer to family?

Seems like a RS situation which is fine... Feel bad for the kid if the stress if impacting him physically. Nice pick up for the good guys though regardless!

 

[TUSKtimes]

Feel bad for the kid if the stress if impacting him physically.

I heard getting out of the Great Northwest rain can have a lot of medicinal value.

 

[Bamabww]

I wish him good luck. I know some disagree with the structure CNS has for these young men but that may be just what this fellow needs.

 

[JoseyWalesTheOutlaw]

I just want to thank the REC for finding Bama an ILB on the waiver wire. Salute.

 

[mhardiman]

So who exactly rated him a 5-star? Rivals 4-star, ESPN 3-star and 247 also a 4-star.

 

[TUSKtimes]

So who exactly rated him a 5-star? Rivals 4-star, ESPN 3-star and 247 also a 4-star.

Composite 4* and 24/7 had him as a 5* and the #1 ILB.

2018 Top Football Recruits - 247Sports