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Hillside's McNeil commits to Alabama

Hillside TE Josh McNeil committed to Alabama
By Nick Stevens

Published: 2012-07-21 13:18:00
Updated: 2012-07-21 22:28:45

Jul 21, 2012

Another top high school football player in North Carolina is headed to the Southeastern Conference.

Hillside High School tight end Josh McNeil verbally committed to Alabama overnight. He visited Alabama on Thursday and Friday.

"I just knew Alabama was all alone at number one," McNeil said. "I just had to make sure it was where I wanted to be."

At 6-foot-5 and 230 pounds, McNeil is a 4-star prospect and the No. 4 tight end in the country, according to ESPN. Last season, McNeil caught 58 passes for 575 yards and six touchdowns.

Hillside compiled a record of 11-2, winning the PAC 6 4-A Conference title, and advancing to the third round of the N.C. High School Athletic Association 4-A state playoffs. The Hornets lost to eventual state champion Scotland County in the third round.

McNeil is the 17th commitment from the Class of 2013 for the Crimson Tide. The team also has a commitment from the No. 2 tight end in the country, O.J. Howard from Prattville (Ala.) Autauga Academy.

Last fall, McNeil committed to East Carolina but later rescinded his commitment.

Copyright 2012 by Capitol Broadcasting Company. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
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He better hope that the No. 2 tight end goes to pros after 2 years or he won't get much playing time. Should have went to an instate school. I don't know why they leave if they are any good at all.
gwnunn
July 21, 2012 5:37 p.m.
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this areas football will never improve as long as our best players keep leaving the state, if you are good enough for the pros,it really dosen't matter where you go from..
heelbilly
July 22, 2012 6:13 a.m.
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Good luck Josh!! You will do great..
olecoach
July 23, 2012 9:14 a.m.
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The opportunity to get coached by Nick Saban in a football crazy school playing in the SEC might have been too good to pass up. Rankings say he's the #2 TE but, I wouldn't put too much stock in rankings. Josh is as athletic at the TE position as they come...
CoachK2
July 23, 2012 2:27 p.m.
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He should have went to a in state school. Are you crazy? If Saban wanted this kid he must be the real deal! Everyone that is from NC are not NC fans! This kid will play. Playing for the best, and playing in the best conference. HATERS!!!!!!
Toddler10-21
July 25, 2012 4:41 a.m.
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Take a look at UNC, and Dukes roster in basketball. How many are from our great state of North Carolina? Between the two it would probably not be over 4. If you are that good then why not go to the best schools! UNC, State, ECU NO COMPARISION TO BAMA FOOTBALL! ROLL TIDE!!
Toddler10-21
July 25, 2012 7:17 a.m.
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