It was a smidge sooner than expected, but Bama has received the first commitment of the Class of 2023. 4-star DB Elliot Washington II will follow in his father’s footsteps to the Capstone.
Fresh off a Junior Day visit to Tuscaloosa, the Venice, FL resident was ready to jump on board almost immediately. “I had a great visit at Bama,” Washington said. “Just meeting more coaches and spending time with them all. I had more of a chance to enjoy it all.”
Washington (6’1”/188) is ranked the #194 overall prospect by the 247sports composite rankings. He has been a starter for Venice since his freshman year. He tallied 54 tackles, two tackles for loss and four interceptions during the 2021 season. He also runs track and recorded a 10.84 in the 100 and a 24.09 in the 200 as a sophomore.
“Coach Saban and Coach T-Rob talked about me being versatile enough to play multiple spots. Nickel/star, cornerback, or safety so having the size and speed to play all over the secondary where needed.”
Washington had finalists of Alabama, Georgia, Michigan, Ohio State and Penn State. Robert Gillespie and Charles Kelly were credited for this commitment. New cornerbacks coach Travaris Robinson helped as well.
Elliot Washington Sr. was a basketball point guard for Wimp Sanderson for the 1991-92 and 1992-93 seasons. He was teammates with players like Robert Horry, Latrell Sprewell, James “Hollywood” Robinson, and Jason Caffey. He may be best remembered for hitting the game-winning 3-pointer in the 1992 SEC Tournament semifinals over Arkansas.
WHO’S NEXT?
5-star cornerback Jahlil Hurley of Florence, AL has set a commitment date for Feb. 22, which is his mother’s birthday. He could be the next to jump in board.
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By Law Abiding Citizen on 01.31.22 12:24pm
No love for
Cedric moore?
By zappa for president on 01.31.22 12:31pm
I attended Bama in the early 90’s and got to play a pickup game of basketball at the rec center with Elliot Washington about a year after he hit that shot against Arkansas. After fighting to get a rebound he told me "good hustle". For a ginger with absolutely no athletic ability it meant a lot to me for one of my basketball heroes to pay me any sort of compliment. I’m sure this story isn’t that cool to anyone else, but I still remember it nearly 30 years later. Glad to hear his son is coming on board.
By bamageddon on 01.31.22 1:27pm
me too.... rec center in early 90's was awesome
got in a game once with horry. he was a fun guy. Once, I was in my girlfriend’s pool and Spree was shooting hoops while washing his clothes. I walked up to him and asked if I could join in. Didnt say a word and just nodded yes. It was about 2-3 minutes of me so intimidated and honored, I could barely shoot
By Bmatoro on 01.31.22 1:47pm
That wasn’t at Charleston Square apartments was it? I used to see Spree there a lot about a year after he got drafted by Golden State.
By bamageddon on 01.31.22 3:21pm
Did you ever wonder if Spree was banging your girl when you weren't around?
By BamaStang on 01.31.22 8:40pm
I played...
…a lot of ball on that carpet (not a euphemism…not only) in the early ’90s…
By NiceLittleSaturday on 02.01.22 7:31am
Roll Tide!
By edman99 on 01.31.22 4:12pm
Roll Tide!
By NiceLittleSaturday on 02.01.22 7:31am