Alabama loses 4-star defensive back

Georgia prospect Javier Morton reopens recruitment

Alabama Athletics

In the winter of 2017, defensive back Javier Morton became the first commitment for Alabama's Class of 2020 in recruiting. On Wednesday, he announced that he was de-committing from the Crimson Tide. 

I am decommitted from The University Of Alabama... Respect my decision.

— J² (@Hunchezzz) August 28, 2019

The Stone Mountain, Ga. native has offers from Georgia Tech, LSU, Auburn, South Carolina, and Miami. 

Without Morton, Alabama still has four defensive back commitments in the class, including Malachi Moore, Kristian Story, Jahquez Robinson, and Brian Branch. 

The Crimson Tide currently has the the second-best class in the country, according to 247sports.