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defense led the nation in most statistical categories throughout the 2011 season, and it appears another banner crop of future defensive stars is lining up to maintain that strong tradition.

Crimson Tide commits

,

and

helped the Alabama All-Stars shut down the Mississippi offense in this year's Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Game at the Cramton Bowl, a game the Alabama team

.

The Mississippi team's lone touchdown came on a 55-yard punt return, and their defense added a safety in the game. Mississippi's only offensive score came on a short field goal after a blocked punt gave them the ball at Alabama's 4-yard line.

Watch the top video for game highlights featuring the trio, and then get to know each in their video interviews.

Finally, we've included an interview with another UA commit,

, who played offensive tackle in the Alabama-Mississippi game (and in Prattville's Class 6A state championship game), but who says he'll begin his Crimson Tide career on defense.

If you missed it yesterday, check our

, a two-sport star from Hueytown, whose commitment to Florida State hasn't stopped Alabama and Auburn from recruiting him.

Coming up tomorrow, we'll bring you highlights and an interview with Auburn commit

T.J. Yeldon

, who was named the game's most valuable player.