Kendall Sheffield to Alabama: Crimson Tide Land 5-Star CB Prospect

Defense wins championships, and it's difficult to have an outstanding defensive corps without a lockdown cornerback.

Alabama took a huge step in the right direction as Kendall Sheffield, a 5-star corner by 247Sports.com and one of the top prospects in the class of 2015, committed to the program. JC Shurburtt of 247Sports reported the news on the standout defensive back:

Sheffield, who stands 6'0" and 181 pounds, is the No. 3 cornerback in the country, according to 247Sports' composite rankings. His 4.40 40-yard dash time proves he has the speed necessary to run with anyone.

Along with his talents on the football field, Sheffield is also an elite track athlete. As a hurdler, the 18-year-old posted an impressive time of 13.85 in the 110-meter hurdles, according to 247Sports. Sheffield also competes in the 300-meter hurdles.

His straight speed and recovery speed are both strengths, along with his change-of-direction skills. As for his weaknesses, he scored just a seven out of 10 on both tackling and instincts, according to 247Sports, but those are still above-average marks and areas he's sure to improve in time.

Brian Perroni of 247Sports notes that Sheffield had a good showing at the Nike camp in February:

Moving forward, the Crimson Tide now have an elite corner to continue to grow in the upcoming seasons. With the loss of several top players, adding Sheffield to the roster should bolster what has already been a successful run for the school.

With his elite athleticism and outstanding speed, Sheffield will fit in perfectly with Alabama. Expect him to make a huge impact when he finally gets his chance to shine on the college football stage.

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