5-star Jefferson at Bama again

Five-star defensive end CeCe Jefferson was at Alabama for the second time in less than a month. That doesn't mean Jefferson is leaning toward the Tide, said Jefferson's father, Leo Jefferson.

"There's nothing to read into that," Leo Jefferson said. "We just visited and went to a football game."

Leo said the latest experience to Tuscaloosa was as positive as previous visits.

"Alabama has a beautiful campus and if you've been there, you know that," Leo said. "Everyone there is genuine and we had a good time. The staff is awesome, everyone is awesome. We enjoyed ourselves."

Leo acknowledged CeCe sat down with coach Nick Saban and the staff to further discuss CeCe's status in the recruiting process, but wouldn't elaborate.

"It's always a positive anytime we come to a school," Leo said. "We never go anywhere and not feel welcomed."

As for being on hand for the Alabama game in which the Tide defeated the No. 1 team, Mississippi State, Leo said he and CeCe were caught up in the moment.

"It was exciting," Leo said. "Roll tide, roll."

While the Jeffersons were in Tuscaloosa, another development was taking place involving a school of interest. In Gainesville, Florida coach Will Muschamp was being dismissed as coach moving forward.

"This is a business," Leo said. "Florida prospects are looking there. (Muschamp leaving) doesn't mean anything more or anything less. The kids who go there are going for an education just as if they were going to any other school. Gator Nation has to deal with (the current coaching situation) and that's over our heads."

Leo went on to express that a program being on the hot seat won't sway a recruit's decision, CeCe included.

"Les Miles isn't on the hot seat," Leo said. "Mark Richt isn't on the hot seat. That doesn't mean they're liked because they're not on the hot seat. We like schools, period."

CeCe Jefferson will announce on signing day.