Kayvon Thibodeaux, the nation's No. 1-ranked prospect according to the 247 Composite rankings, recently narrowed his college choices to five schools and Alabama remains in the mix.

At The Opening last week in Frisco, Texas, Thibodeaux said Alabama defensive coordinator Tosh Lupoi and Alabama's success in developing defensive linemen have impressed him.

"Right now, it's Coach Lupoi. He's a great guy," Thibodeaux at The Opening. "With him being the d-coordinator and my position coach, and he's a real smart dude. They look like they're going to be on the upside as usual. As long he keeps developing dudes, and I've watched film with him and he's been able to tell me what I do and what I can get better on. It's great. I love getting better."

The Crimson Tide, of course, has sent a steady stream of defensive linemen to the NFL, including first-round pick Da'Ron Payne this year, first-round pick Jonathan Allen in 2017 and second-round picks Jarran Reed and A'Shawn Robinson in 2016.

Thibodeaux, a 6-foot-4 1/2, 234-pounder from Oaks Christian (California), is ranked as the No. 1 defensive end and No. 1 overall prospect in the 247 Composite. His list of five finalist schools included Oregon, Southen Cal, Florida, Florida State and Alabama.

Thibodeaux said he plans to make visits to all five schools before likely making a public commitment in October.

"Hopefully, when I do commit to my school, the other commits find somewhere else to go if they play my position," said Thibodeaux, who projects as a defensive end or possible a Jack linebacker in Alabama's scheme. "Because they won't be playing. I'm coming to play."

Alabama currently has 20 commitments for the Class of 2019, after tight end Jahleel Billingsley, receiver John Metchie and defensive end Byron Young committed to Alabama last week.

Last year at Oaks Christian, Thibodeaux finished with 99 tackles, including 28 for a loss, to go with 20 sacks, six pass break-ups and three forced fumbles.

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