Five-star linebacker and Alabama legacy Ben Davis is a busy man these days.

The Gordo (Ala.) native has a top five of Georgia, Alabama, LSU, Notre Dame and Auburn (in order), and is currently on an official visit to South Bend.

Before he left, he caught up with Kipp Adams to detail the latest as to why the Bulldogs are his leader, and what it will take for a school to seal his commitment.

Why is Georgia your top school?

“Just my relationship with Coach Smart,” Davis said. “When I went for my official there I already fell in love with it because it felt like home to me. It felt real comfortable. And every since Coach Smart and Coach Tucker went, that’s what really boosted them up on my list. But Alabama’s right behind them.”

How far behind is Alabama from Georgia?

“Really if they were in a race, I’d say Georgia would be on the 40 and Alabama would be on the 39 Â½, it’s real close,” Davis said.

You’ve already taken your official visit to Georgia, what will keep the Bulldogs on top?

“You know just I’m going to say in contact with Coach Sherrer, Coach Smart and Coach Tucker and I’m going to look at my schedule and maybe try to go to an unofficial. It would have to be during mid-week if I go, and I’ll see how things go from there. But really, to me, I’m deciding on Signing Day, but I wouldn’t have to go back if I decide it was good to go to Georgia because I’ve already seen enough.”

What would be the reaction from your family if you chose Auburn?

“Well growing up it’s been kind of mixed between Auburn and Alabama,” Davis said. “Auburn fans really outweigh us. But I mean it would really be no big deal. Of course, my folks, they went to Alabama so they’re pushing me to Alabama, but wherever I go they’ll be behind me 100 percent.”

Bama head coach Nick Saban called the day after the national championship game, what was that like?

“Oh it was great,” Davis said. “He’s a real business-like man, so as soon as it was over he celebrated for a little while then it was back to business in recruiting and everything. He’s always about business and that’s what I like about him. He did ask how I was doing and how basketball was going.”

Have you thought about what it would be like waking up on National Signing Day and telling your parents you’re going to Alabama?

“Not really,” Davis said. “They’ve been letting me do my own thing I’m sure they’ll be proud if I go to Alabama, but like I said they told me that wherever I go they’ll be behind me.”

What do you need to see from Georgia, Alabama, LSU, Notre Dame or Auburn to land your commitment on National Signing Day?

“Just my feel for it and what school I feel like is going to develop me the best at my position,” Davis said. “And the educational side of because I plan on majoring in mechanical engineering. So what school will give me the best opportunity.”

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