Alabama DB coach explains approach to sending practice videos to recruits

The thinking behind the idea is to help establish a ‘genuine’ connection with recruits and show them they are a priority.

“I think we are always trying to find ways to connect, always trying to find ways to make guys feel like they are a priority,” Linguist told reporters on Wednesday. “There is a lot of things that can make your successful as a recruiter…At the core of it, you are trying to genuinely connect with people. There is a process of identification. There is a process of recruiting. I think now in the NIL age, there is the process of retaining those talented players and then there is the development and growth and putting those guys in a situation that they can be successful. We are going to find every single way we can connect and have some fun with it. I think it has been received very well from a lot of guys.”

Alabama’s staff continues to build relationships with top recruits as their recruiting continues to trend upward after a big March.