Alabama gets commitment from 4-star edge Justin Hill

Field Level Media|published: 07/03/2024, 1:52pm EDT

Milford quarterback Austin Hardin runs out of the would-be tackle of Winton Woods' Justin Hill (22) at the Winton Woods vs. Milford Eastern Cincinnati Conference football game, Oct. 7, 2022. Mw 114

Alabama and new head coach Kalen DeBoer added a key player to their 2025 class with the commitment of 4-star edge rusher Justin Hill on Wednesday.

Hill, from Winton Woods High School in Cincinnati, picked Alabama over home-state Ohio State, Southern California and Oregon. He took official visits to all four campuses in the past five weeks.

The Buckeyes had prioritized gaining a pledge from Hill.

The 247Sports composite lists Hill as the No. 4 edge and No. 58 player in the nation.

Hill played in 11 games as a junior, making 36 tackles (16 for loss) and 13 sacks and forcing two fumbles, according to 247Sports.

With Hill's commitment, Alabama stands No. 2 behind Ohio State in the 247Sports national rankings.

--Field Level Media