After collecting more than 20 verbal scholarship offers throughout the college football recruiting process, Malachi Moore cut his list to six programs in early August.

The Trussville (Ala.) Hewitt-Trussville cornerback, rated four stars in the class of 2020 to this point, narrowed his choices to in-state rivals Alabama, Auburn, defending ACC champion Clemson, LSU, Florida and Tennessee on August 2.

That list has now been cut further, from a half-dozen down to just one.

In an exclusive with 247Sports, the 6-foot, 170-pound prospect is showcased before announcing a verbal commitment to the program he intends on signing a National Letter of Intent with for the class of 2020.

Moore, ranked the top cornerback in the Yellowhammer State among junior football prospects, also plays on the Husky basketball team. His father played basketball at Middle Tennessee State University and stands 6-foot-5, a part of the reason many view the young prospect as a high-ceiling candidate.

"Malachi has a great work ethic, he's a great teammate." Hewitt-Trussville head coach Josh Floyd told 247Sports. "He's always been a guy that's committed to whatever he does. He's a very good basketball player as well, so no matter what season he is in, he gives his all there. He's able to balance both sports really well.

"His dad played Division I basketball, so he's got a rich history there."

As a defensive back, Moore plays with consistency and physicality while flashing ball skills, according to Hewitt-Trussville defensive coordinator Rudy Griffin.

"Malachi is one of the best cornebacks in the country," he said. "His work ethic has led him to that. He's one of the guy's that lead our DB school, which is stuff we do after practice. Not only that, he's a competitor, Malachi doesn't like to lose.

"One of his better attributes is his ball skills. As a defensive back, to have great ball skills, is a premium, and Malachi has that."

On Friday night's, Moore is often slotted on the offensive side of the football as well, mainly at wide receiver. He helped the Huskies to an undefeated regular season for the second straight year in 2017. The program reached the second round of the Class 7A playoffs, the highest level in the state of Alabama, before falling to eventual state champion Hoover (Ala.) High. The school opens up the 2018 slate Saturday, August 25, against Ellenwood (Ga.) Cedar Grove High School. Moore will presumably be matched up with class of 2019 five-star wide receiver and current Georgia commitment, Jadon Haselwood.

Moore is considered the nation's No. 148 junior football prospect, according to the industry-generated 247Sports Composite, checking in as the No. 13 cornerback. On 247Sports, he sits within the top 100 overall, at No. 87 and also the No. 3 overall junior in the state of Alabama rankings.