New Alabama RB commit Kyle Edwards.

With Kyle Edwards on board in the Crimson Tide’s 2020 recruiting class, where does Alabama turn now at the running back position?

Don’t expect the UA staff to stop recruiting its two five-star targets in Zachary Evans and Oklahoma commit Jase McClellan.

Why could we see the Tide take three backs? Alabama could find itself in a situation following the 2019 season where both Najee Harris and Brian Robinson opt to turn pro, which would leave just Trey Sanders, Keilan Robinson and Jerome Ford as the scholarship backs on the roster.

With Evans, it’s no secret that Georgia is trending for the North Shore product after a late-summer visit to Athens. The five-star ball carrier has said he’s in no rush to make a decision ahead of the fall, however, some feel he could pop soon. No matter when the top-rated running back announces, or for which school for that matter, his recruitment won’t be closed until he signs his Letter of Intent. Along with UGA, Alabama and Texas A&M have both enjoyed momentum in his recruitment to date. LSU is also a factor. The Tide has a commitment from Evans’ teammate in three-star offensive tackle Damieon George, the two of which have said in the past that they are a package deal.

With McClellan, the longtime Sooners pledge has maintained contact with the Alabama staff, even making it out for a visit in June. The Aledo (Texas) standout told BamaOnLine he plans to take an official visit to Tuscaloosa in November for the LSU game. His pledge to OU remains firm at this time, but the fact that he’s still listening and willing to take visits is leaving the door ajar for Nick Saban and company.

Anyone else?

We’ve mentioned Edwards as the additional running back to keep an eye on throughout the summer. Barring any unforeseen circumstances, the Tide is not likely to pursue anyone else unless it’s one of the aforementioned five-stars.