Alabama will host one of its top linebacker targets in Will Anderson this weekend for an unofficial visit.

The Hampton (Ga.) Dutchtown product has been in close contact with the Crimson Tide throughout his recruitment.

“They’re high on my list,” Anderson told BamaOnLine ahead of the visit. “They’re definitely in my top three; I’d say they’re No. 1. Then it’s Georgia Tech (2) and LSU (3). They’re really high on my list right now. Coach Sal (Sunseri) does a great job recruiting me, Coach (Charles) Kelly always stay in touch with me, me and Coach (Nick) Saban have talked. It’s always been great love every time I go down there.”

The Tide is recruiting Anderson as a jack linebacker. Sunseri, who would be his future position coach, has done a good job at building a bond with Anderson throughout the process.

“With Coach Sal, what stands out to me most is how bad he wants to coach me,” Anderson said. “I really appreciate that because from just me searching up on his history and getting to know him, I feel like he really wants what’s best for me and really wants to see me grow. I think that’s kind of what I need in my life, a coach that wants to see me grow on the next level. With him, I just think he has the best intentions for me to help me get to the next level that I want to be on.”

In his past experiences visiting Alabama and getting to know the program and the staff, a few things jump out about the Tide that have them in the best position.

“One, I know if I go there I’ll be taken care of like family. That’s one thing I’m really big on, a family,” Anderson said. “I think I fit their scheme really well. I think I can help make an impact on the team and Coach Sal can bring what more that’s in me out of me. I really know that I can get my degree. Coach Saban is really big on getting an education before you even go anywhere. I’m most definitely going to get my degree in three or four years. Just the atmosphere of the school is crazy wow. It’s just an environment I want to be around.”

Anderson will visit with Tide commit Brian Branch, and says he and the recent UA pledge are like brothers.

As far as a decision timeline?

“Either at the end of June or in August,” Anderson said.

At 6-foot-3, 233 pounds, Anderson is rated the No. 5 weak-side defensive end and the No. 96 overall player in the country, per the industry-generated 247Sports Composite Rankings.