Arik Gilbert took to Twitter to announce he will take an official visit to Tuscaloosa on this weekend, giving the Tide a chance to make up some ground with the Georgia product.
I will be taking my 1ST official this weekend to The University of Alabama! #RTR
— Arik Gilbert (@arik_gilbert) June 11, 2019
Gilbert is rated as a 5-Star athlete. Many believe Georgia is the leader for Gilbert’s commitment, but he has constantly stated Alabama is still in the mix. At the Nike Opening Regional in Atlanta, Gilbert expressed the tide were indeed getting one of his officials.