Two major college football programs lose out on 1700-yard athlete

New Jersey athlete Amari Sabb has committed to Alabama, strengthening his family's ties to the SEC as he joins his brother, Alabama safety Keon Sabb. Amari, a standout offensive prospect, amassed over 1,700 yards in his senior high school season and is expected to play as a wide receiver at the college level. He chose Alabama over other finalists, including Notre Dame and Oregon State, with Rutgers and Penn State also having shown strong interest.

Notre Dame, although missing out on Sabb, secured a highly ranked recruiting class, including five wide receivers, highlighted by four-star recruit Devin Fitzgerald. Oregon State, ranked 97th in 247Sports' team rankings, notably felt the loss of Sabb, lacking top-tier receiver recruits. Alabama's class, ranked second by 247Sports, includes four receiver signees, featuring four-star Cederian Morgan.

Sabb's decision underscores the continued significance of February Signing Day, despite its diminished role, as programs vie for top talent to bolster their ro