Alabama has a rich history of signing top talent in every state. As the Class of 2023 fills out, the Tide coaching staff will begin to turn its attention to the next group of talent. TideIllustrated with the nation's top prospect in Duncanville (TX), Edge Colin Simmons. Simmons shot up the charts after a standout sophomore campaign that saw his panther team make it to the state championship game.

Simmons visited Alabama this off-season for a college tour and discussed what impact it made on his recruitment.