Alabama, along with Clemson and Georgia, made the top three for five-star defensive back James Williams out of Opa Locka (Fla.) on Saturday evening, the nation's top safety announced on Saturday night.

Williams narrowed his list from nearly 30 offers.

At 6-foot-5, 218 pounds, Williams is rated the No. 5 overall player in the country, per the industry-generated 247Sports Composite Rankings.

Here is 247Sports' scouting report on the elite defensive back:

“Tall athlete with a frame built for defensive football. Hulking presence with the short-area explosion to patrol as an enforcer at the point of contact. Decisive aggressor with good acceleration and closing speed relative to size. Good instincts in zone coverage with better range and ball skills than immense size suggests. Comfortable in box as run supporter or underneath pass defender. Though a strong finisher, plays with a control in space as well as in the alley. Form tackler. Pad level could stand to improve. Backpedal and man coverage ability needs refinement through two varsity campaigns. Could grow into outside linebacker hybrid with tools to rush the passer down the line. With added technique can develop into marked defender to build a defense around at the Power Five level. Should flash plenty and prove productive enough to hear name called fairly early in the NFL draft.”

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