Mike Locksley leaving Alabama for Maryland isn’t expected to affect the status of at least two of the three Crimson Tide commits from St. Frances Academy in Baltimore.

The two Class of 2019 commits from St. Frances, four-star linebacker Shane Lee and four-star offensive lineman Darrian Dalcourt, are both expected to stick with their commitments to Alabama and sign with the Tide during the early signing period that begins Dec. 19.

“Mike leaving should not have an impact on our seniors committed to Alabama,” St. Frances coach Henry Russell said.

It’s unclear at this point whether Locksley leaving could have an impact on the younger St. Frances commit, 2020 five-star defensive end/outside linebacker Chris Braswell.

Braswell committed to Alabama Nov. 25.

“It’s too early to tell with him,” Russell said.

Even if all three stick with Alabama, Locksley being gone could make it tougher for the Tide to land players from that region, especially with Locksley now at Maryland.

In addition to the three St. Frances players, Alabama has also recently landed other players from that area such as former five-star recruit Eyabi Anoma, 2019 four-star safety commit DeMarcco Hellams and 2019 four-star running back commit Keilan Robinson.

“With Mike Locksley coming home, there will be no more free reign in the DMV (region)," Elijah Brooks, Hellams’ high school coach, told Inside MD Sports. “Coaches trust him, parents trust him, players trust him. Maryland football will never be the same.”

Matt Zenitz is an Alabama and Auburn reporter for the Alabama Media Group. Follow him on Twitter @mzenitz.