A couple Alabama coaches figured they’d catch a top recruit before his official visit to Oxford.

Terrell Hall is a five-star recruit that’s rated as the No. 1 weakside defensive end and No. 20 overall prospect for the Class of 2016, according to Rivals.com.

So excuse Nick Saban and his outside linebackers coach Tosh Lupoi for wanting to meet with Washington, D.C. product before traveling to see the Rebels.

The Crimson Tide are obviously pushing hard for Hall, who took an official visit to Alabama just last Friday.

The 6-foot-5, 251-pound Hall, once an Ohio State commit, is widely expected to sign with the Tide over Maryland and other suitors.