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Bearking news :  Why Birmingham 4-Star DL Vodney Cleveland believes Alabama can make him great

 

Cleveland is considered one of the nation’s top 2026 defensive lineman prospects. He attends Parker High School in Birmingham, Alabama and garners a four-star rating at the moment.

The junior’s decision to commit to Alabama came down to a variety of factors, including playing under Kalen DeBoer and the Crimson Tide’s defensive line coach Freddie Roach.

 

Cleveland is considered one of the nation’s top 2026 defensive lineman prospects. He attends Parker High School in Birmingham, Alabama and garners a four-star rating at the moment.

The junior’s decision to commit to Alabama came down to a variety of factors, including playing under Kalen DeBoer and the Crimson Tide’s defensive line coach Freddie Roach.

“First off, just coach DeBoer and the coaching staff, coach Roach,” Cleveland said when discussing his decision to commit. “They just recruited me hard, and I feel like coach Roach is going to develop me as a great defensive lineman. I feel like they have a plan in store for me.”

Roach took the lead for Alabama in its pursuit of Cleveland. His connection with the four-star played a significant role in the Tide getting Cleveland’s commitment