Alabama landed their 12 recruit for the class of 2017 on Friday when four-star linebacker Markail Benton pledged his verbal commitment to the Crimson Tide.

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He chose Alabama over Auburn and said later said after his commitment that the Crimson Tide have better coaches then the Tigers. Per AL.com:

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"When I took the visit to Alabama the last time I had a great time at the camp," Benton said. "They have great coaches, great facilities. You can't get better coaching at Alabama with Coach (Nick) Saban."

"Auburn's a great school, don't get me wrong," Benton said. "They have a great facility too, and it's like 30 minutes up the road so I would take a visit to Auburn every weekend. But I mean, Alabama's got better coaching."

Benton is from Phenix City, AL (Central HS).

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Originally published on SECRant.com

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utstnx•94 months

Rabern57 ... Bragging about the Barn putting kickers in the NFL....LOL...

FLObserver•94 months

Does he know Auburn now has now Kevin Steele on staff? Doesn't get much better!

JCinBAMA•94 months

After landing a commitment from four-star linebacker Markail Benton Friday morning, the Tide got another commitment later Friday. Brandon Ruiz, whom Chris Sailer Kicking ranks as the top kicker prospect in the Class of 2017, committed to Alabama Friday afternoon. The rich gets richer.

Rabern57•94 months

The tide have gotten top kickers one after the other and still haven't produced many good ones.

Gary Busey•94 months

Rabern, you realize Alabama's kicker last year outscored Auburn?

Gary Busey•94 months

Nothing to see here. One coaching staff will be looking to compete for another national title next season, the other will be looking for their next job.

Othello•94 months

Smart move young man! You'll get a ring before long!

Rabern57•94 months

But he'll get a new Charger first.

randomways•94 months

On defense? I'm not sure this is in the least bit controversial. Any objective person would acknowledge that Bama's coaches always field one of the top defenses in the nation. His statement is just common sense, not an unforgivable insult to Auburn.

Pavoloco83•94 months

He's dead to me now. frick this guy.

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