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Scout's Take: DB Shyheim Carter to Alabama

Alabama added a commitment from cornerback Shyheim Carter, the 40th-ranked player in the ESPN 300. The one-time Alabama commit, backed off of that pledge back in August paving the way for other programs like Ole Miss, LSU and Miami to enter the picture.

The four-star prospect visited Miami, Ole Miss and LSU in January and it was his trip to Alabama on Jan. 22 that eventually put the Crimson Tide back on top for good.

Here’s a breakdown of what Carter brings to the table, whom he reminds us of and how he can impact the Crimson Tide in 2016.