Nigel Knott chose his birthday to give himself a present in announcing that he will sign with the Crimson Tide. The 4-star cornerback hails from Madison, Mississippi where he played at Germantown High School. At 5'11" and 174 lbs, he ranks as one of the top five in the nation at his position.
Alabama was not always a lock for Knott. Born in Oxford, his father and godfather played football at Ole Miss and his mother attended Ole Miss as well. His sister Deja Givens is a junior on the Mississippi State women’s track and field team. But he has chosen his own route.