Tony Brown

Beaumont, Texas cornerback Tony Brown. (Photo courtesy of 247Sports)

As rumors swirl regarding the University of Texas and their potential interest in Alabama head coach Nick Saban, the Crimson Tide coach found himself a few hours away from Austin on Wednesday visiting one of the nation's top recruits.

Beaumont, Texas star

received a visit from Saban and Alabama assistant Burton Burns on Wednesday afternoon, according to

. The 6-foot, 188-pound cornerback is rated a five-star prospect by the service and is widely regarded as one of the top corners in the nation in the class of 2014.

Saban and Burns were also expected to visit current Alabama commit

, a 6-foot-2, 220-pound linebacker from Houston, later on Wednesday.

The day began for Saban and Burns in New Orleans where the coaches visited St. Augustine High School to see the nation's top running back,

. The five-star back is announcing his decision at the Under Armour All-American Game on January 2 and is expected to choose between Alabama and LSU. The Crimson Tide have made a major impact in the state of Louisiana in the class of 2014, landing four commitments from the state, including five-star offensive tackle

and four-star safety

.

For more updates on Saban's recent recruiting road trip, check out

.