Commit! Four-Star DE Cameron Latu Pledges to Alabama

Alabama got some great news on Friday from the #8 weakside defensive end and #149 overall player in the 2018 recruiting cycle:

The Salt Lake City (Utah) Olympus product chose the Tide over USC, Nebraska, Utah, and Washington during a ceremony at his high school.

“Just their coaching staff I’m very comfortable,” Latu recently said about the Tide. “I love their coaching staff. My position coach, Tosh Lupoi, is just a really good guy. I feel like his energy would get me ready for the next level.”

A one-time BYU commit, Latu projects as a linebacker in Alabama’s defense.

Latu is the ninth commitment of a class that has been a bit slow to come together. He is listed at 6’5’ and 236 lbs. with a frame that can easily support the additional 25-30 lbs. that he will need to be an every down Jack LB. He has plus speed and agility, and uses his hands well. Highlights from The Opening below.

Welcome and Roll Tide, Cameron!