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Justice Haynes, five-star running back from Blessed Trinity in Roswell, Georgia, has scheduled four official visits in June including one to Alabama. Haynes will return to Tuscaloosa on June 15-17. He is also scheduled to visit Georgia (6/3), USC (6/10) and Ohio State (6/24).

"What stands out to me the most is the fact they are a program that develops guys on-and-off the field," his father, Verron, told BamaInsider in April. "Every guy who leaves Alabama is prepared. They set themselves apart because they are squeezed day in and day out. The competition level is very high. You have to compete to get noticed. It makes the game easier.

"I remember playing for the Steelers sometimes our practices were harder than the games. That's the feeling I get from the atmosphere that Nick (Saban) has created at Alabama.

"They also have so many programs that help educate guys on the different nuisances of life. We went through quite a few yesterday. It's just so beneficial for these kids. There are so many different situations that you can get yourself in. Why not try to prevent it from happening? That's what they are trying to do and that's what sets them apart."

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Malik Bryant, Rivals100 outside linebacker from Jones High School in Orlando, announced his final five on Sunday. Bryant's finalists include Alabama, UCF, Florida, Miami and USC. He visited Alabama for the first time in April.

"I feel like I can fit right into their system and play well," Bryant told BamaInsider after his visit. "I've played in a similar system to theirs. Coach Saban basically told me that he enjoyed turning on my tape and how I have an explosive first step. He talked about how I can make an impact in their system if I apply myself and I'll be a potential first round pick if I stay on track."

Ryan Wright of Rivals.com listed Alabama as the No. 1 contender after Bryant revealed the top schools.

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"When Bryant makes his final decision, if Alabama’s name is not called the college football recruiting world will be in shock. Tracking his social media, although he has made several visits overall, only images from Florida and Alabama has populated on his feed since January, and two originating with the Crimson Tide. Alabama has let Bryant know he is a priority with Nick Saban personally getting involved in his recruiting process. Not announced, but word is Bryant is lining up an official with Bama."

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Stephiylan Green, four-star defensive tackle from Rome High School in Georgia, announced his top six on Saturday. Green named Alabama, Clemson, Georgia, Ole Miss, Ohio State and Tennessee as finalists.

"The visit was great," Green said after his visit to Alabama in January. "It's Alabama. All you see is greatness. It was a great experience for me. I couldn't stay for the basketball game. I was too excited.

"Everything about the visit was great. I learned more about the medical care they provide. They try to make sure you don't get hurt. They can find out if you are going to get hurt before it happens. I paid a lot of attention to it."

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The Alabama assistants have spread throughout the country for spring evaluations. A few of the targets seen this week have included five-star recruits like Jayden Wayne and Kadyn Proctor.

Alabama has also seen a few prospects currently committed elsewhere.

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The University of Alabama has been on the short list of favorites for Brandon Inniss, the No. 1 wide receiver in the country for more than a year. Inniss committed to Oklahoma last August, but re-opened his recruitment after Lincoln Riley bolted from Norman to Los Angeles as the new head coach at USC.

Inniss remains interested in playing for Coach and visited the Trojans in March. He also took visits this year to Florida State, Miami and USC. He was scheduled to visit Alabama twice, but unfortunately had to cancel both trips.

Many considered Alabama as a team that would benefit the most when Inniss decommitted from the Sooners because of his early high interest in the Crimson Tide, but it’s hard to tell without taking a visit to Tuscaloosa. That will change, however, as Inniss will take his first official visit to Alabama on June 3-5.

"I can't believe it myself," Inniss responded about this the first visit to Alabama. "I am just looking forward to having a good time, talking with coaches and see what vibes the campus are giving me."

The Tide's success at the receiver position is well established including players from south Florida (Jerry Jeudy, Calvin Ridley, Amari Cooper) and also one currently playing for the Miami Dolphins (Jaylen Waddle). There are several others including Julio Jones, former Heisman winner DeVonta Smith, Robert Foster and Cam Sims.

Alabama will have two more players drafted at the position this week as Jameson Williams is expected to go in the first round, potentially the No. 1 receiver off the board. John Metchie is also likely drafted in the first four rounds.

"I talked to Coach Saban two weeks ago," the five-star receiver said. "It was a great conversation. He was going over their wide receiver spots that will open when I get there. He said I will be playing the roll of John Metchie. He also said he couldn't wait for me to get up there for the first time and have a conversation with him in-person."

Inniss said he expects Alabama wide receivers coach Holmon Wiggins and cornerbacks coach/area recruiter Travaris Robinson to attend his spring practice on Friday. It's clear the national powerhouse is amping up its efforts prior to his trip to Tuscaloosa.

"I talk to the coaches every week," he said. "I mostly talk to T-Rob because of the relationship we had when he was here at Miami. I talk to Coach Wiggins weekly now. I feel like Alabama is starting to come on real heavy now in the past couple of weeks."

Alabama has developed one former American Heritage star who currently stars for the Denver Broncos, Pat Surtain II. The two didn't play together, but Surtain's father coached Inniss last season after he transferred from TRU Prep Academy. He played alongside Alabama signee Earl Little Jr. during his junior season.

"Earl has been on me since he signed," Inniss said. "We have been talking about colleges and he will be like, "B, you where it's at, Roll Tide!' Definitely knowing him playing that come from Heritage that went to Alabama and were successful is a plus."

Inniss is uncertain when he will make a decision. He is focused on his football team since spring practice started on Monday. He will enjoy summer visits including the trip to Alabama where he will learn a lot more about what the Crimson Tide has to offer.

"I like how they produce their wide receivers to the NFL," he concluded. "I like how everybody talks about Alabama and that there is never anything bad that I hear about them."

Bryce Thornton, three-star safety from Milton High School in Alpharetta, Georgia, announced his top five on Sunday. His finalists include Alabama, Florida, Georgia, LSU and Miami. Thornton received an offer from Alabama earlier this spring during Junior Day. He spoke with Rivals.com national recruiting analyst Ryan Wright about the favorites.

Florida: “When I went down there the second time, I loved the atmosphere and the family environment. Coach (Billy) Napier and coach (Patrick) Toney (DB) made me a priority; I really liked it.”

Alabama: “Coach T-Rob (Travaris Robinson), he is my guy. When he was at Miami to Bama, he started recruiting me after talking to Nick Saban. They have kept in contact with me.”

LSU: “They have been one of my favorite schools since I was a kid. When coach Bobby (Robert Steeples) got there, he and coach (Brian) Kelly have been recruiting me; it has been great.”

Miami: “Coach (DeMarcus) Van Dyke (CB) has been recruiting me since my freshman-sophomore year. They have been consistent and genuine. I feel that I can really grow there.”

Georgia: “My mom and dad went to Georgia; I have known coach Kirby (Smart) for the longest. Coach (Will) Muschamp has been in contact with me since my freshman year.”

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