The NCAA early Signing period has changed college football. After one look last December, Alabama football has changed its recruiting calendar to lock down more players earlier than last season. Camps for high school players will now conclude in June. Prior to the start of fall practice, the Tide will focus on official and unofficial player visits in July. Locking players in early will be the goal.
Nick Saban has rebuilt the staff with a younger and probably hungrier group of assistant coach/recruiters. Nick is quick to acknowledge recruiting is the second-most competitive endeavor for the Alabama football program.