Orange Beach 6-foot-6 TE ready for busy slate of spring visits

Lee Steele continues to draw heavy attention from college programs as his recruitment moves forward.

The 6-foot-6, 211-pound standout from Orange Beach High School in Alabama has already emerged as one of the more intriguing prospects in the 2028 recruiting class thanks to his size and athleticism. He holds offers from Alabama, Florida, LSU, Vanderbilt and others.

Steele told Touchdown Alabama, Tennessee, Clemson, Ole Miss, Alabama, Florida and LSU are among the schools he is really liking early in his recruitment.

The Alabama native is already mapping out a busy spring visit schedule as his recruitment continues to take shape. He shared his spring visit schedule.

•    March 21 – Tennessee
•    March 28 – LSU
•    April 4 – Florida
•    April 11 – Clemson
•    April 14 – Alabama
•    April 16 – Auburn
•    April 17 – Ole Miss
•    April 18 – Indiana

Alabama offered Steele in June and became the first Power four program to do so. The Tide’s early offer has Alabama in a good position with the sophomore.

“I grew up an Alabama fan and love the place,” Steele said. “Great winning tradition, and they get people to the league.”

LSU is also standing out because of how the Tigers envision using him in their offense and possibly on teh basketball court.

“LSU is the same, and they use a hybrid tight end like me, and with a possible basketball offer in the SEC that would be amazing,” said Steele.

Clemson has also made a strong impression on Steele with its culture and development. The Tigers hosted him for a visit in November.

“Clemson is legit, and they really do it the right way,” Steele told Touchdown Alabama. “Clemson gave us first-class treatment, and they are more than just football. They are building successful men.”

At 6-foot-6, Steele presents matchup problems for defensive backs and linebackers alike.