Five-star 2020 linebacker Sav'ell Smalls named his Top 6 this week, a group highlighted by the University of Alabama.

But according to Smalls' father, Joseph Butler, Crimson Tide fans didn't express enough excitement for his liking on social after the announcement.

Butler tweeted, "So Alabama fans don’t have nothing to say about our son having them in his top 6???" Most of the responses came from supporters at Washington and Oregon, two schools also included in Small's Top 6.

So Alabama fans don’t have nothing to say about our son having them in his top 6??? — Joseph Butler (@jbtha1andonly) August 19, 2019

Smalls, a native of Burien, Washington, is rated as the ninth-best player nationally and No. 1 outside linebacker overall in the 2020 class, per the 247Sports Composite. He reportedly took visits to Florida State and Tennessee in July.

247Sports National Recruiting analyst Brandon Huffman compared Smalls to Atlanta Falcons defensive end Takkarist McKinley and gives Smalls a first-round NFL Draft grade.

Size indicates he can play both as a hybrid edge rusher with his hand down or as a standup rush end. Terrific instincts. Quickly reads and reacts. Outstanding pass rusher who can also drop into coverage on occasion. Cat quick at the line of scrimmage, with a quick first step. Can chase down backs and end the play. Has shown improved technique. Uses his hands extremely well. Played a lot of linebacker in 7v7 in offseason to work on pass coverage. Also plays tight end and receiver and has natural pass-catching ability. Projects as immediate Power 5 starter and projects as first-round NFL draft choice.

The last two predictions per Smalls' 247Sports Crystal Ball pens him to Alabama.

In late April, Smalls told BamaOnline he had to adjust to recruiting changes with the Crimson Tide following the departure of defensive coordinator Tosh Lupoi.

“That was my main recruiter ... that was my guy,” Smalls said. “That’s the coach I was with 90 percent of the time when I was there when I was with a coach. That’s who would have been coaching me. For me, I just have to get back down to Tuscaloosa, which I’ll be doing sometime either in May or June, and just see what it would be like without him, because I know how it’d be with him. I just need to see how life would be without Tosh.”

Nick Saban reportedly called Smalls shortly after Lupoi’s departure. After that, new offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian took the reins on the five-star linebacker's recruitment.

“He was just checking up on me, letting me know I was still a priority for them,” Smalls told BamaOnline of his conversation with Saban. “Just a hey, and recapping the season a little bit, talking about what happened in the championship game. We were just catching up on everything that’s been going on with me.

“Coach Saban is Coach Saban, he’s about business. He’s either in football mode or when he’s not in football mode, he’s really chill and laid back. It’s easy to talk to him.”