Alabama players and coaches are impressed with LSU cornerback Morris Women's Tyvon Branch Jersey Claiborne

The Alabama Crimson Tide had high praise for LSU cornerback Morris Claiborne, the junior AllAmerica selection. Most scouts have labled Claiborne as one of the top players, if not the top pro prospect in Monday's BCS championship game between No. 1 LSU and No. 2 Alabama.

Rusty Costanza/The TimesPicayuneLSU cornerback Morris Claiborne intercepts http://www.raidersofficialnflstore.com/Authentic-Lamarr-Houston-Jersey a pass intended for Alabama tight end Brad Smelley, setting up an LSU field goal to tie the score at 6 on Nov. 5 at BryantDenny Stadium.

"I don't really know his skill set, but he's one of the best corners in the country," Alabama quarterback AJ McCarron said Thursday morning. "You really don't have to know the game to know that. I mean, he's all over ESPN, all over the draft status and all that. The guy's going to be one of the top guys taken in the NFL Draft this coming draft."

In LSU's 96 overtime win at Alabama earlier this season, Claiborne's interception of a McCarron pass Lamarr Houston Black Jersey and the subsequent 33yard return helped set up Drew Alleman's 30yard field goal that tied the score at 66 early in the fourth quarter.

"He's a physical guy," Maze said www.raidersofficialnflstore.com/Authentic-Tyvon-Branch-Jersey of Claiborne. "Long arms. Like the quick jam. Just an allaround great player. And I'm looking forward to the challenge."