Alabama signed the No. 2 class in the country, per the 247Sports Composite Team Recruiting Rankings, on Wednesday. Between both the 247Sports Composite Rankings and the 247Sports Rankings, the Crimson Tide added the No. 1 players in the state of Alabama, California, Georgia, and Texas. Overall, the Tide led the nation on per commit grade average, with a score of 93.56 per each of its 25 signees.

Now the focus shifts to the 2021 recruiting cycle, which the Tide already has three pledges on board in.

UA's class currently ranks No. 16 in the nation, but is tied with Ohio State (currently No. 1 in the standings with 10 commitments) in per commit grade average of teams with three or more pledges (95.00).

Alabama recently capped off its first Junior Day of the year, hosting a number of the nation's top prospects. It's just a preview of many big visits to come this spring and summer in Tuscaloosa.

So, who is already committed to the Tide in 2021?

Here's a look:

Drake Maye, 4-star QB, Cornelius (N.C.) Myers Park

Commitment date: 07/17/2019

Chose Alabama over: Clemson, North Carolina, Ohio State, others

2019 stats: 210 of 290 passing for 3,512 yards and 50 touchdowns to just two interceptions; 37 carries for 201 yards and six additional scores

Maye, a UNC legacy, committed to the Tide last summer and has been solid in his decision ever since. Maye attended several UA games in Tuscaloosa this season and will be back in March for an unofficial visit. Since committing, the Top100 signal caller hasn't been in communication with other coaching staffs. That's not going to keep programs from trying to flip the elite talent under center, though. But Maye has shown no signs of wavering to this point. Nick Saban, Steve Sarkisian, and Charles Kelly were in North Carolina a couple of weeks ago to watch Maye play basketball. On the season, the 6-foot-5, 210 pounder is averaging 16.3 points and 11.4 rebounds per game on the hardwood.

Latrell McCutchin, 4-star CB, Austin (Texas) LBJ

Commitment date: 06/10/2019

Chose Alabama over: Texas, others

2019 stats: missed the 2019 season with a knee injury

Despite living minutes from the University of Texas campus, McCutchin opted for Alabama last summer over the hometown Horns. The Tide offered the Top100 DB first and left a big impression on spring and early summer visits before McCutchin hopped on board in June as the first pledge in 2021. Plenty of schools like LSU, Ohio State, and Tennessee, among others, have continued to show interest in McCucthin, but he has continued to reaffirm he's solid with the Tide. Expect McCutchin to continue taking visits. Florida is one school outside of Alabama he plans to see in March.

“Just the environment when I’m up there, and the relationships that I’ve built with the coaches,” McCutchin said of why he’s locked in with the Tide. “Just being able to talk to those guys like family is something I really enjoy.”

Deontae Lawson, 4-star WDE, Mobile (Ala.) Mobile Christian School

Commitment date: 12/27/2019

Chose Alabama over: Auburn, Georgia, LSU, among others

2019 stats: 144 tackles, including seven tackles for a loss, seven sacks, three interceptions

Lawson hopped on board shortly after Christmas to become the first in-state commitment for Alabama in what's another strong year within the Yellowhammer State. The future Tide linebacker has drawn comparisons to fellow Mobile area native C.J. Mosley. Lawson plans to keep an open approach to the recruiting process, and isn't closing the door on anyone, but has remained firm thus far over one month in. Lawson was back on campus for Junior Day last weekend, and has already delivered one of the quotes of the year for the 2021 class.

“I had always been an Auburn fan, but I always wanted to play for Alabama if that makes sense,” Lawson told BamaOnLine. “It’s kind of weird. It’s been a dream for me. To have the opportunity for my dream to come true is incredible.”

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