Mizzou loses offensive lineman to Alabama in St. Louis area recruiting battle

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East St. Louis (IL) senior offensive lineman Miles McVay has chosen to play college football at the University of Alabama, choosing Nick Saban and the Crimson Tide over offers from Missouri, Jackson State, Michigan State, Oregon, and Texas A&M.  McVay is ranked by 247Sports as the #19 offensive tackle in the country.  His addition adds to Alabama’s Class of 2023, ranked #2 nationally behind only Notre Dame, as the class for the Crimson Tide now totals 19 commitments.

McVay made the announcement for Alabama on Thursday night, telling 247Sports that “Coach Saban’s culture is almost unbeatable.  Alabama is the standard.”