{"id":619,"date":"2023-07-07T16:33:08","date_gmt":"2023-07-07T21:33:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blazervictory.com\/?p=619"},"modified":"2024-02-23T11:20:28","modified_gmt":"2024-02-23T16:20:28","slug":"uab-football-adds-2024-commitment-from-defensive-end-joseph-doston","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blazervictory.com\/index.php\/2023\/07\/07\/uab-football-adds-2024-commitment-from-defensive-end-joseph-doston\/","title":{"rendered":"UAB Football Adds 2024 Commitment From Defensive End Joseph Doston"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"576\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/blazervictory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/doston-576x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-620\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blazervictory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/doston-576x1024.jpg 576w, https:\/\/blazervictory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/doston-600x1067.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blazervictory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/doston-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/blazervictory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/doston-768x1365.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blazervictory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/doston-864x1536.jpg 864w, https:\/\/blazervictory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/doston.jpg 1152w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Joseph Doston&#8217;s visit to UAB (Twitter photo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>BIRMINGHAM &#8211; For the second time this recruiting cycle, the UAB coaching staff secured a verbal commitment from the state of Florida. Joseph Doston, a 6\u20194\u201d 230 pound defensive end from Tampa Catholic High School, announced his decision earlier today on social media.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Joseph Doston announced his commitment on Twitter: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">I am excited to say that I am committed to the University of Alabama at Birmingham\ud83d\udc09. Wouldn\u2019t be in this position without my family and my coaches\ud83d\udcaa\ud83c\udffe <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/UAB_FB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@UAB_FB<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/CoachM_Patrick?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@CoachM_Patrick<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/CoachHenDo88?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@CoachHenDo88<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/si_one11?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@si_one11<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MohrRecruiting?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@MohrRecruiting<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JeremyO_Johnson?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@JeremyO_Johnson<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Andrew_Ivins?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@Andrew_Ivins<\/a>  <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RyanWrightRNG?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@RyanWrightRNG<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/9ImyP89t1b\">pic.twitter.com\/9ImyP89t1b<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Joseph Doston (@DostonJoseph) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DostonJoseph\/status\/1677437719142621184?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 7, 2023<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The long and athletic edge rusher was one of a group of top prospects that took an official visit to the Southside the weekend of June 24th. Other known visitors include:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Myles Cook, 6\u20194\u201d 240 DL from Bob Jones High (AL)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Jaden Ligon, 6\u20195\u201d 315 OL from Lagrange High (GA) who also committed to play for the Blazers which you can read <a href=\"https:\/\/blazervictory.com\/index.php\/2023\/07\/07\/uab-football-gets-2024-commitment-from-ol-jaden-ligon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">HERE<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Kade Martin, 6\u20194\u201d 300 OL Hewitt Trussville High (AL)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Adrian Posse, 6\u20194\u201d 225 QB from Miami Northwestern (FL) committed on Tuesday which you can read <a href=\"https:\/\/blazervictory.com\/index.php\/2023\/06\/27\/uab-football-gets-2024-commitment-from-qb-adrian-posse\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">HERE<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>UAB was the first school to extend an offer to Doston in January. In the following months, Doston also earned reported offers from: Boston College, Charlotte, Georgia Southern, Temple, and others. He took unofficial visits to Boston College and Florida International University (FIU) in April.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2022-2023, Doston helped lead the Crusaders to a 9-2 record while recording 33 tackles, 4.5 sacks, and an interception.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Blazer Victory co-host and former UAB Blazers center, Darion Smith, provided the following evaluation of Doston:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>X&#8217;s and O&#8217;s with Darion Smith (<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/theyDREAD75\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">@theyDREAD75<\/a>)<\/p>\n<cite>Doston is a long and athletic version of former UAB outside linebacker, Kyle Harrell. He is a dynamic playmaker that excels in pass rush situations but can also defend the run. On film he flashed a nice mix of closing speed and physicality that is desired by scouts at the NFL level. <\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Want more film evaluation of UAB commits and potential prospects? Check out the Blazer Victory Patreon <a href=\"https:\/\/www.patreon.com\/BlazerPod\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">HERE<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With Doston\u2019s announcement, UAB now sits at 8 commitments for the class of 2024:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Naccari Johnson, 6\u20193\u201d 180 DB from Langston Hughes HS (GA)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. AJ Miller, 6\u20194\u201d 220 TE from Pickerington HS (OH)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. Kaiki Baker, 6\u20193\u201d 195 S from Hillsboro HS (TN)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4. Adrian Posse, 6\u20195\u201d 225 QB from Miami Northwestern HS (FL)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5. Kelvin Hill, 5\u201911\u201d 175 DB from Carrollton HS (GA)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>6. Kyle Mosley, 6&#8217;1&#8243; 280 DL from Cedar Grove HS (GA)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>7. Jaden Ligon, 6&#8217;5&#8243; 315 OL from Lagrange High (GA)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>8. Joseph Doston, 6\u20194\u201d 230 DE from Tampa Catholic HS (FL)&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Checkout Joseph Doston\u2019s highlight film <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hudl.com\/profile\/16264894\/Joseph-Doston\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">HERE<\/a> from his HUDL.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Link to Joseph Doston\u2019s 247 profile <a href=\"https:\/\/247sports.com\/player\/joseph-doston-46138760\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">HERE<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Help support Blazer Victory by subscribing to our Patreon page <a href=\"https:\/\/www.patreon.com\/BlazerPod\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">HERE<\/a>. This not only helps support Blazer Victory\u2019s continued coverage of UAB athletics but also gets you access to exclusive podcast episodes each month.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>BIRMINGHAM &#8211; For the second time this recruiting cycle, the UAB coaching staff secured a verbal commitment from the state of Florida. Joseph Doston, a 6\u20194\u201d 230 pound defensive end from Tampa Catholic High School, announced his decision earlier today on social media.&nbsp; Joseph Doston announced his commitment on Twitter: The long and athletic edge 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