Jaheim Oatis is one of the premier defensive tackles in the 2022 college football recruiting class.
Coaches have been following him for years, and his time at Columbia High School has only boosted his stock.
While attending a summer camp in Tuscaloosa as an eighth-grader, Oatis received a scholarship offer from Nick Saban and the Alabama Crimson Tide.
Three years later, the lineman formally committed to the Tide in April 2021.
Jaheim Oatis Commits to Alabama
Today was a good day!!!! What can I say ??????? ...!!!!!!! #RollTide #Committed pic.twitter.com/X85FqKAz67
— Jaheim Oatis (@JaheimOatis) April 15, 2021
RELATED: Alabama Stole Its Newest 4-Star Safety From LSU's Backyard
In addition to Alabama, Oatis received offers from some prominent SEC programs, including Arkansas, Georgia, LSU, Mississippi State, Ole Miss, Tennessee, and Texas A&M.
Of course, when you receive a scholarship from the Alabama football team, it's hard to say no. The crown jewel of the NCAA, Bama's reign over the rest of the college football world doesn't look like it's ending any time soon.
Blessed and honored!!! It?s gonna be epic!!! Let?s GOOOO ?????,., Representing for my city Columbia, Mississippi pic.twitter.com/TmvXkEEYMA
— Jaheim Oatis (@JaheimOatis) April 20, 2021
Oatis was recruited by defensive assistant Freddie Roach. He's joining a recruiting class that has received plenty of praise. Players such as running back Emmanuel Henderson and quarterback Ty Simpson will be settling in Tuscaloosa for the 2022 season as well.
Jaheim Oatis Highlights
Oatis is absolutely massive. At 6-foot-4 and 349 pounds, he towers over his high school opponents and makes for an impossible matchup.
The defensive tackle is a four-star player, according to the 247Sports Composite. In 2020, he totaled 68 tackles, including 18 for a loss. He also accumulated four sacks and generated four forced fumbles.
Scouts point to Oatis' ability to "attack" and be aggressive, which only makes him more of a force on the defensive line. He's surprisingly nimble for his size, and as long as his conditioning remains a top priority, he should have no problems at the college level.
When you think it's about to be a sweet night then BOOM!!!! #BEASTWALKSOUT pic.twitter.com/UOCafX0V0z
— Jaheim Oatis (@JaheimOatis) September 19, 2020
Jaheim Oatis has NFL aspirations, and he's attending the right school to help make that happen. If he can earn a spot in Nick Saban's D-line, he'll be yet another Crimson Tide player who gets the chance to play professionally.
