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Alabama picks up big-time RB commitment who attends Kirby Smart’s alma mater
Alabama has snatched up the nation’s No. 7 running back who happens to play at the same high school that Kirby Smart attended.
Dameon Pierce, a 2018 4-star prospect from Bainbridge (Ga.) High School, has committed to Alabama. Pierce becomes the Crimson Tide’s second commitment in the Class of 2018.
“Nick Saban told me that he’s glad to have me and Alabama is a hard-working program,” Pierce told SEC Country. “He said I am going to be a great fit and asset for his program.”
Pierce said Georgia was his No. 2 school, but ultimately Alabama beat out the Bulldogs because of the school’s tradition.
“Alabama speaks for itself,” Pierce said. “They have a great running backs coach in (Burton) Burns. They are on a level with how I want to do it and how I want to be the best. I want to be great back and Coach Burns can get me there. He’s an excellent coach and I think I fit well in their program.”