Running back Trey Sanders committed to Alabama in May 2016, but de-committed just hours before the Crimson Tide defeated Clemson in last season's Sugar Bowl.

But that doesn't mean Alabama has no chance to land the nation's No. 1 running back prospect.

At The Opening recruiting showcase in Frisco, Texas, Sanders said he will likely visit Miami (Fla.) and praised the Texas coaching staff, but also made it clear Alabama remains a major player in his recruitment.

"Alabama has great tradition," Sanders said. "They run their team like a business. Just trust the process. I've always wanted to go to the league, that's my dream. I feel like if you go there, it's guaranteed."

Count Alabama quarterback commit Taulia Tagovailoa among the future Alabama players trying to sway Sanders this week.

"Taulia is always coming at me. We're on the same team," Sanders said, referring to The Opening's 7on7 tournament, "and he said this could be the future."

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Alabama currently has one running back commitment -- Keilan Robinson, a 5-foot-9, 184-pounder from St. John's College High in Washington, D.C.

The 6-foot, 216-pound Sanders fits the physical profile of recent Alabama running backs, including T.J. Yeldon, Najee Harris, Damien Harris and Kenyan Drake.

Sanders said he may release a list of five finalists in the next month or so, but Alabama, Florida, Florida State and Miami (Fla.) appear to be among his top possibilities.

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Sanders plays at IMG Academy (Fla.) fellow five-star running back Noah Cain, another uncommitted player who has Texas, LSU and Ohio State among his top suitors.

"Me and Noah talk about it every day, we always talk about playing together in college," he said.

If Cain and Sanders go to college together, it likely won't be at Alabama. Again, though, don't count out the Crimson Tide.

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"Alabama, they've been recruiting me a little bit harder. I've been talked to Coach Locks," said Sanders, referring to new offensive coordinator, Mike Locksley. "I built that relationship with him. It's a real close relationship."

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