Sources close to the recruitment of 5-star defensive lineman Cece Jefferson have confirmed that the Florida native was in Tuscaloosa Friday for an unofficial visit. Jefferson, 6-foot-2, 275-pounds, stopped by the University of Alabama while on his way to Ole Miss for another unofficial visit. The same sources confirmed that on his return trip home from Oxford he again dropped by Tuscaloosa for another brief visit.

The news is intriguing for Alabama fans with the Auburn and Ole Miss leading the way for his signature as signing day approaches. But the Tide have been a mainstay among his top four favorites along with the Gators.

Jefferson, who rated nation’s No. 7 overall player and the No. 2 strongside defensive end according to the industry-generated 247Sports Composite, has made numerous trips to the Capstone including his official visit on October 17.