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Richard Young, Florida 5-star running back, commits to Alabama Crimson Tide over Oregon, Georgia

Young becomes the 16th hard commit in Alabama’s Class of 2023 recruits

Andy Villamarzo

Richard Young, Florida 5-star running back, commits to Alabama Crimson Tide over Oregon, Georgia
Richard Young, Florida 5-star running back, commits to Alabama Crimson Tide over Oregon, Georgia /

LEHIGH ACRES, FLORIDA – It came down to three schools for LeHigh Acres running back Richard Young and he made his selection just before the weekend kicked itself off.

The nation’s No. 1 rated running announced via Twitter that he was picking the University of Alabama over Oregon and Georgia. Young had narrowed down to just three schools recently before coming to a decision before his senior season.

Young rushed for 1,755 yards in 2021
Young rushed for 1,755 yards in 2021 / Photo courtesy of Sports Illustrated

Young becomes the 16th commitment for the Crimson Tide in the Class of 2023, joining Buford High School (GA) running back Justice Haynes. Now with his college decision made, Young will head into Aug. 1st’s practice on Monday with his commitment to the Crimson Tide in hand.

Young had himself a stellar junior season with the Lightning, rushing for 1,755 yards on 196 carries (9.0 yards per carry) and scored 19 touchdowns. In his sophomore season at LeHigh, Young rushed for 982 yards and scored eight touchdowns.

Young, Lightning kickoff 2022 season down in Naples on Aug. 26
Young, Lightning kickoff 2022 season down in Naples on Aug. 26 / File photo of SB Live Sports

Young and LeHigh Acres heads into the 2022 regular season with high expectations after reaching the Class 7A playoffs last year. The Lightning kickoff the season on August 26th on the road when they face the Naples Golden Eagles.

Andy Villamarzo can be reached at andyvillamarzo@gmail.com and follow him on Twitter @Andy_Villamarzo. 

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Andy Villamarzo
ANDY VILLAMARZO

Andy Villamarzo has been a sports writer in the Tampa Bay (FL) Area since 2007, writing for publications such as Tampa Bay Times, The Tampa Tribune, The Suncoast News, Tampa Beacon, Hernando Sun to name a few. Andy resides out of the Tarpon Springs, FL area and started as a writer with SB Live Sports in the summer of 2022 covering the Tampa Bay Area. He has quickly become one of Florida's foremost authorities on high school sports, appearing frequently on podcasts, radio programs and digital broadcasts as an expert on team rankings, recruiting and much more.

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