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Alabama freshman compared to Pro Football Hall of Famer

Alabama freshman quarterback Tua Tagovailoa enters his college career with high expectations.

Tagovailoa was a five-star prospect and the No. 1 overall dual-threat quarterback for the 2017 national recruiting class. If that’s not enough to get Tide fans excited, how about a comparison to a Pro Football Hall of Famer by former Alabama offensive coordinator and current FAU head coach Lane Kiffin?

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During an appearance on Tide 102.9 FM on Tuesday, Kiffin compared Tagovailoa to former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Steve Young.