When five-star linebacker Xavier Griffin announced his commitment to Alabama in June, many people attributed the recruiting success to Nick Saban and downplayed Kalen DeBoer’s role in the process.

While the Crimson Tide's recent recruiting run has been nothing short of historic, the staff was unable to land a commitment from the talented Georgia native.

Guardians first. Steven Kwan flies out to right field to Cam Smith. Nolan Jones singles to shallow center field. Jose Ramirez homers to right field. Nolan Jones scores. Carlos Santana strikes out on a ...