Alabama football 'strongly in the mix' for Auburn transfer Cam Coleman | Report
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Alabama football is battling to win former Auburn wide receiver Cam Coleman.
According to a report by On3‘s Steve Wiltfong, the Crimson Tide is one of five programs that is “strongly in the mix” for the 5-star transfer prospect.
Since Coleman entered the portal on Dec. 29, Texas, Texas A&M, Texas Tech and USC have also emerged as contenders, per Wiltfong.
Coleman is a native of Phenix City, Alabama, and opted to stay in his home state in December of 2023 after initially having committed to Jimbo Fisher and Texas A&M in July that same year.
Wiltfong reported that Coleman is currently in Austin being courted by the Longhorns, who have “high” confidence that they can secure the rising junior, and will potentially visit College Station after his visit at Texas. ESPN’s Pete Thamel reported that Coleman is planning to take trips to Texas Tech, USC and Alabama following his visits to Texas and Texas A&M.
Texas Tech is another team to keep an eye on due to what Wiltfong described as a “significant NIL offer.”
Wiltfong did not provide additional information on where Alabama or USC stood among the schools vying to bring Coleman to the Lone Star State. However, Crimson Tide defensive back Red Morgan − Coleman’s former high school teammate at Central Phenix City − said ahead of the Rose Bowl that he has been texting Coleman “every day,” and that he plans to do so until “he (Coleman) makes a decision.”
Coleman and Morgan won a Class 7A state championship at Central in 2023 and played football together from the time they were seventh graders competing in youth leagues.
Coleman is the No. 1 player in On3’s transfer portal rankings after tallying 1,215 yards on 84 receptions over the last two seasons on The Plains. In the 27-20 loss to Alabama in November, Coleman had four catches for 26 yards and no touchdowns.
Emilee Smarr covers Alabama basketball and Crimson Tide athletics for The Tuscaloosa News. She can be reached via email at esmarr@usatodayco.com.
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