7/25/2017 football Edit

Georgia CB shined at Alabama, picked up offer

Chad Simmons • Rivals.com

Recruiting Analyst

Chad Simmons is a Recruiting Analyst for Rivals.com. He was the expert on The Next Class on Fox Sports South from 2011-2015. He currently covers Alabama, Georgia and Mississippi.

THE LATEST: Warren Burrell ended the summer with a bang. The 2019 cornerback out of Suwanee (Ga.) North Gwinnett traveled over to Tuscaloosa (Ala.), camped at Alabama and he left with an offer from the Crimson Tide.

Alabama's defensive backs coach, Derrick Ansley was in touch with Burrell's coach, so the junior knew some type of interest was there. Once Burrell camped in front of Ansley, the offer was presented and the Crimson Tide has his attention.

IN HIS OWN WORDS: "I knew there was a chance I could get the offer, but I was still a little surprised," said Burrell. "After the camp ended, coach Ansley pulled me over to another field and that is when he offered me.

"He said that he really liked how I looked on film, but that I was even better in person. He liked how I performed at camp and that is why he offered me."

FIRST VISIT TO T-TOWN: "My first visit to Alabama was a special one. I did not get to spend a lot of time there to check it all out, but I got an offer and I got to see their football facilities. It was amazing as soon as I walked into the football facilities. Everything is top notch, it looked like all the facilities have been upgraded to the max and it was very impressive."

HIGH INTEREST IN UA: "I have known about Alabama my whole life. Many people in my family like Alabama, so I know a lot about them and I like them a lot too. I now have huge interest in playing for them. I like the coaches, their facilities are amazing and I will be back for a game this fall. It is Alabama, so my interest is high."

RIVALS REACTION: It is still early for Burrell and he does not have any favorites yet, but Alabama made a strong impression. He wants to get back as soon as possible to see more of the campus and to learn more about the school, but he left impressed with what he saw. He knows about Alabama's history of producing defensive backs under Nick Sabam and Alabama is now one to watch. He also has offers from Mississippi State, NC State, South Carolina, Virginia and Wake Forest.