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Alabama lands blue-chip commitment, flipping elite 4-star Florida DB from Michigan
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The Alabama Crimson Tide no longer have Nick Saban as their head coach. However, the team’s recruiting hasn’t suffered even without the legendary coach.
On Monday night, Kalen DeBoer & Co. added another quality commitment for the 2025 class, flipping 4-star defensive back Ivan Taylor from Michigan. Taylor took to social media to announce the news.
“Happy to announce my commitment to the University of Alabama,” he posted. “I’m blessed for the opportunity, and I look forward to playing for Coach DeBoer and his staff. Roll tide!”
Happy to announce my commitment to the University of Alabama. I’m blessed for the opportunity, and I look forward to playing for Coach DeBoer and his staff. Roll tide!
— Ivan Taylor (@ivantay2four1) November 19, 2024
Taylor is rated as the No. 7 safety, the No. 9 player out of Florida, and the No. 59 overall prospect in the 2025 class per the 247Sports Composite ranking. The talented prospect stars for West Orange High School in Winter Garden, FL.
The young DB’s father is former Pittsburgh Steeler Ike Taylor. The elder Taylor spent 12 years in the NFL, winning 2 Super Bowls and collecting 14 interceptions in a solid pro career.
In 2023 as a junior, Ivan Taylor racked up 45 tackles, 6 tackles for loss, 4 forced fumbles, and 1 interception. Taylor had been committed to Michigan since July before flipping to Alabama on Monday. Before settling on Michigan, Taylor had been committed to Notre Dame. He also received heavy interest from Florida and Florida State.
Taylor’s addition gives the Tide the No. 5 class for 2025. The class is headlined by 4 5-star prospects and 12 4-star prospects.
Bryce Lazenby covers college football for Saturday Down South. A Nashville native, his previous stops include FanSided, Dimers, and The Leaf-Chronicle.
