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Alabama football loses 4-star athlete Martavious Bryant from 2024 class

Alabama football's recruiting class of 2024 dropped to four commits when four-star Georgia athlete Martavious Collins decommitted Monday.

Collins, 6-foot-3 and 241 pounds, had been committed to Alabama since July 20 last summer, when he picked Alabama over Ohio State, Notre Dame, Auburn, Tennessee, LSU, South Carolina and others.

He was the second recruit to join the Crimson Tide's 2024 class, following Foley receiver Perry Thompson. Collins, the No, 159 recruit in the nation and No. 21 athlete according to the 247Sports Composite, was projected to play tight end after catching passes for Rome.

"I would like to thank the whole Alabama staff for what they have done for me since my commitment," Collins wrote on Twitter. "I truly appreciate everyone on the staff for believing in my talents. I am very grateful for the time and energy invested in me. Much love to the Alabama family and best wishes to all. After thoughts and prayers, I am going to focus on doing what’s best for my future and my family."

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Collins was reoffered by Auburn's new staff Dec. 22. He has taken two unofficial visits to Auburn since the fall. Collins also holds offers from Georgia, Florida State, Arkansas, Miami, Ole Miss, Michigan State, Louisville and NC State.

Alabama's 2024 class is still headlined by five-star California quarterback Julian Sayin. Alabama has commitments from No. 1 in-state recruit cornerback Jaylen Mbakwe, Mobile Christian edge Sterling Dixon and Thompson.

The class now ranks No. 9 overall. Georgia is No. 1 with 10 commits, two of them five-stars. Alabama had the No. 1 class of 2023, headlined by nine five-stars, four more than the next closest program, Georgia.

Jerell Rushin is a recruiting reporter for the Tuscaloosa News and the USA TODAY Network. Reach him at jrushin@gannett.com and follow him on Twitter at @JerellRushin_.

This article originally appeared on The Tuscaloosa News: Martavious Bryant, a 2024 4-star, decommits from Alabama football