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'He's Going To Be A Program Guy:' Tuscaloosa's Zay Hall Achieves Dream On Signing Day
- Zay Hall signed with Alabama on National Signing Day, joining the 2026 class as a Tuscaloosa native and Hillcrest High star linebacker.
- Hall overcame a high ankle sprain in junior year and a position-change journey to earn Alabama’s offer.
- Alabama’s staff stayed in regular contact with Hall, prioritizing him and inviting him to a private workout before offering.
- Hall committed to Alabama on June 27, live on a WVUA23Sports broadcast in Tuscaloosa.
- Hillcrest coach Jamie Mitchell praised Hall’s humility and team-first attitude.
- Alabama head coach DeBoer called Hall a 'program guy' and emphasized his potential impact on the locker room.
- Hall is 6’3", 235 pounds and is On3’s No. 52 player in Alabama, with potential to play multiple linebacker roles.
- Hall enrolled early to develop with Alabama and determine his best role on defense.
- Coach Morrell and Alabama’s staff see Hall as a possible asset on special teams as a freshman.
- Hall emphasized his family’s support and staying grounded in faith as part of his journey.
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