Jahlil Hurley, Alabama 5-star cornerback pledge, makes huge catch, blocks field goal to secure victory

Florence High School (Alabama) five-star cornerback Jahlil Hurley is the nation's No. 23 overall prospect

Great players make great plays.

It's a sentiment that certainly describes Florence High School (Alabama) five-star prospect Jahlil Hurley, the nation's No. 23 overall prospect and No. 2 cornerback.

The 6-foot-2, 170-pound defensive back is committed to Alabama, and it will likely please Nick Saban to know one of his star recruits is willing to make plays whenever his number is called, including special teams. 

On Friday night in Florence's 38-35 win over Bob Jones High School, Hurley made a big-time catch in double coverage to allow Florence to take the lead with a field goal, then he blocked Bob Jones' potentially game-tying 40-yard field goal attempt as time expired.

Hurley's big-time special teams play clinched the win for Florence. 

Jahlil Hurley makes the catch of the game over two defenders.

Set up a Florence FG to go up 38-35. pic.twitter.com/5rOEjMKWO0

— Justin Smith (@Jdsmith31Smith) October 1, 2022

Alabama 5-Star DB commit Jahlil Hurley @fnolil_ calls game.

Blocks the FG for the Florence win. pic.twitter.com/Abfn94YsVI

— Justin Smith (@Jdsmith31Smith) October 1, 2022

Alabama's recruiting class is ranked No. 1 nationally and consists of five five-star pledges - Mill Creek (Georgia) safety Caleb Downs, Lehigh (Florida) running back Richard Young, Buford (Georgia) safety Tony Mitchell, Buford (Georiga) running back Justice Haynes and Hurley.