Could Alabama be on the verge of adding one of the nation’s top quarterbacks to its 2020 recruiting class?

If the 247Sports Crystal Ball is any indication, that appears to be a strong possibility as the Crimson Tide picked up several Crystal Ball predictions on Monday for Santa Ana (Calif.) Mater Dei four-star quarterback Bryce Young, who is currently committed to USC.

As a result of those new predictions, Alabama is quickly closing the gap on the Trojans in the Crystal Ball. The Crimson Tide now holds 40 percent of the predictions, while the remaining 60 percent belong to USC.

BamaOnline Insider Hank South was the first expert to enter a Crystal Ball prediction for Alabama on Monday morning. To read more on his prediction, click here (VIP).

A longtime USC commit, the 5-foot-11, 183-pound signal-caller has been pledged to the Trojans since July 25, 2018, but the Crimson Tide have been generating some buzz in the quarterback’s recruitment for quite some time now.

According to the 247Sports Composite, Young is ranked as the No. 36 overall prospect and No. 2 dual-threat quarterback in the country for the 2020 recruiting cycle. He’s also the No. 4 player in California.

In four games this season for Mater Dei, he has completed 86 of 117 passes (73.5 pct.) for 1,272 yards with 14 touchdowns and just one interception while rushing for 143 yards and five scores on 26 carries. He amassed more than 4,100 yards of offense with 43 total touchdowns over 15 games as a junior.

247Sports National Recruiting Analyst Greg Biggins compares Young to Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson, projecting him as a potential early-round NFL Draft selection. Here’s the full scouting report from Biggins:

"Has a slight frame and needs to bulk up and add some size and strength. Holds the ball low, which can make his release elongated, but he gets the ball out extremely quick to compensate. Has a live arm and is able to throw just as well outside the pocket as he does from inside. His ability to escape pressure and extend plays is as good as you’ll see at the high school level.

“Will scramble to make a play with his arm more than taking off and running, although he does have the ability to run for plus yards. Almost looks more comfortable when the play breaks down and he can improvise and make a play with his instincts. Plays with a poise and savvy beyond his years. Never looks flustered or nervous in the pocket. Has improved his touch and accuracy on the deep ball, but it’s an area we think he can continue to get better.

“Has an advanced feel in the pocket and is excellent going through progressions and finding his secondary targets. Has an extremely high football IQ and will have no problem picking up a complex college playbook. Is a natural leader, a winner and the guy you want leading your team on a last-minute drive.”