Published May 3, 2017
Alabama commit has backup plan in place
Rob Cassidy  •  Rivals.com
Recruiting Analyst

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Jordan Davis is committed to Alabama. The four-star defensive end is at peace with his decision, and everything seems to be in place. There’s no reason for alarm in Tuscaloosa.

None of that means that Davis is without a backup plan, though. He’s actually had one for some time. It’s firmly in place, and he doesn’t mind discussing it. Committed as he may be, Davis has established a clear No. 2.

“I’m most definitely visiting Florida,” Davis said. “I know Florida is No. 1 on my visit list. That’s where I’m from. My mom has really taken big interest in the Florida offer. She wants to go back home, so we plan on visiting down there, If anything were to ever happen with me and Bama, that’s the spot. That would be my option.”

The programs that will join Florida on Davis to-visit list are still being worked out. The list will be short, however, as Davis is trying to keep his recruitment condensed. Dates are yet to be set, but he has a few destinations in mind.

“I plan on visiting Tennessee this summer, but I’m trying to slim down my visits to only five,” Davis said. “I’m thinking about where I want to go with the unofficial. Auburn is in there, too.”

Davis relationship with Alabama is what you’d expect at this juncture. The communication is casual and comes often. These days, the conversations are simple check-ins.

“I stay in contact with them every day,” Davis said of his rapport with the Tide. “They just tell me to keep grinding and keep working in school. Just that kind of thing.”

RIVALS REACTION: Obviously, Florida has the best chance of flipping Davis, but there’s no telling what his upcoming visits may change. Stealing a player away from Nick Saban is not an easy task whatsoever, but it’s hard to brush aside the feeling that the Gators have a fighting chance in this bout. Things will become clearer following Davis’ summer trip to Gainesville.