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The Crimson Tide made five-star defensive end Reggie Grimes II’ top six on Monday night.

The Mount Juliet (Tenn.) product, an Alabama legacy, listed Florida State, LSU, South Carolina, Tennessee and Vanderbilt to round out his list in alphabetical order.

Grimes II, the son of former Tide defensive lineman Reggie Grimes, earned an offer from the UA staff last summer at camp and has been a priority target ever since.

The nation’s No. 3 weak-side defensive end and the No. 28 overall player, per the industry-generated 247Sports Composite Rankings, plans to make his first visit back to Tuscaloosa in 2019 this upcoming Saturday for A-Day.

Recently, new offensive line coach Kyle Flood took over Grimes’ recruitment following staff changes in Tuscaloosa.

Despite his family ties to the program, Grimes has never named the Tide his leader, instead consistently saying the program is among the top contenders for his signature.

The 247Sports Crystal Ball certainly feels Alabama has an edge, with 100 percent of the predictions in favor of UA.

The 6-foot-4, 225-pounder plans to make a decision during his senior season.

Here is 247Sports’ scouting report on the elite defender: