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The race for Richmond
Despite being committed to Ole Miss since September, five-star Memphis (Tenn.) University School offensive tackle Drew Richmond has been one of the most discussed prospects in the Southeast over the past few weeks. Alabama made a hard push for Richmond and appeared to talk him into squeezing in an official visit, but he changed those plans quickly and took his final official visit to Tennessee instead.
All accounts out of Knoxville are that Richmond had a great time, with several Vols commitments feeling like they sealed the deal with him during the trip. And on Monday night, Richmond decommitted from Ole Miss, leading many to believe that Tennessee does have the momentum. In the distant background, Alabama is still holding out hope that it can land Richmond despite the fact that he never took an official visit to Tuscaloosa. Richmond says he won't hold an announcement ceremony, so everyone will have to wait until the fax comes through to find out his final destination.