Running back Brandon Stephens (Plano, Texas) has re-opened his recruitment from Stanford, as first-reported by 247Sports, per Stephens and his mother.

Alabama was his second choice before the Stanford pledge was made early this fall.

Alabama went in-home Monday as Crimson Tide wide receivers coach Billy Napier met with the family over dinner.

Wisconsin, Texas and Oklahoma have continued to recruit the prospect, one of the nation's top backs, since he originally committed to Stanford.

Look for many other schools to begin showing interest in Stephens this evening.

As a senior, Stephens rushed for 1,389 yards including a 6.3 yards per carry average and 15 touchdowns.

Stephens carries a 3.4 core GPA and holds a 23 ACT score.

The 6-foot-1, 205-pounder runs a 4.4-second 40-yard dash.

He's ranked as the nation's No. 20 running back by 247Sports.com Composite Rankings.