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RB Tai Phillips commits to Alabama, ending recruitment process

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 11:04 PM

Last updated Jun 8, 2026

RB Tai Phillips commits to Alabama, ending recruitment process

Summary

Tai Phillips, a running back from Irmo, South Carolina, has committed to Alabama as part of their 2027 recruiting class. He decided to forgo a planned official visit to Florida State after feeling a strong connection with Alabama's running backs coach Robert Gillespie. Phillips expressed that Alabama's tradition in developing running backs and his rapport with the coaching staff influenced his decision. He plans to visit Alabama on June 12, emphasizing that his recruitment is now complete and he is eager to join the program.

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Key Details

•Tai Phillips is a running back from Irmo, South Carolina.
•He committed to Alabama after strong conversations with Robert Gillespie.
•Phillips cancels visit to Florida State, stating recruitment is over.
•He praises Alabama's history of developing NFL-caliber running backs.
•Phillips plans to take an official visit to Alabama on June 12.

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11:04 PMYahoo Sports — RB Tai Phillips commits to Alabama: ‘It was the best choice’

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Alabama had been setting the pace for Tai Phillips throughout the spring, and after more deep conversations with running backs coach Robert Gillespie, the talented running back out of Irmo (S.C.) decided he no longer needed to wait. Phillips canceled his official visit to Florida State and committed to Kalen DeBoer and the Crimson Tide, […]
— Yahoo Sports

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