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re: Class of 2016 Recruiting MEGATHREAD: Waiting On Demetris Robertson Edition
Posted on 7/7/15 at 4:59 pm to chattabama
Posted on 7/7/15 at 4:59 pm to chattabama
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5-star Devon Hunter talks recruiting
Michael Clark
Regional Recruiting Analyst
Last week, Devon Hunter was named the top 2017 prospect in the East Region. Following the announcement, Scout caught up with the five-star Virginia athlete, who spoke about the latest developments in his recruitment.
"I'm still taking my time with the recruiting process and just enjoying it," Devon Hunter said.
His most recent trip was to an SEC school.
”My last visit was to Alabama," said the 6-foot-2, 206-pound Hunter. “It’s was my second time there and I had a great time. I felt very comfortable down and everyone really welcomed me. My teammate Jaquan Yulee, who just committed there, was with me and he’s trying to get me to come play with him.
”I really enjoyed being around the coaches, seeing the facilities again and just meeting all the different players. It was great building a bond with them and the trip was just a lot fun.”
While on campus, Hunter had a chance to sit down and speak with head coach Nick Saban.
”It was great talking with him,” Hunter said. "He told me I’d have a chance to come in and make an immediate impact because by the time I get there, a lot of their safeties would be leaving."
Along with Alabama, Hunter’s lengthy scholarship list, which is approaching 30, includes Auburn, Clemson, Florida, Florida State, Georgia, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, NC State, North Carolina, Penn State, Tennessee, Virginia, Virginia Tech and Wisconsin among others.
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Posted on 7/7/15 at 5:01 pm to chattabama
Posted on 7/7/15 at 5:03 pm to chattabama
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'Bama Magazine ?@BamaMag 2h2 hours ago
One of the nation's top uncommitted prospects shows up in #Bama gear at #TheOpening
I'm guessing he's referring to Ben Davis. I don't subscribe to Scout, so I have no idea.
Posted on 7/7/15 at 5:06 pm to chattabama
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John Garcia, Jr. ?@JohnGarcia_Jr 2h2 hours ago
4-star TE set to make his second trip to #Bama later this month. UA to make his next cut:
I'm guessing Nasseir Upshur
Posted on 7/7/15 at 5:06 pm to chattabama
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John Garcia, Jr.
@JohnGarcia_Jr
One-time #Bama commitment and elite ATH @d_rob4 checks in at 177 lbs
Posted on 7/7/15 at 5:08 pm to chattabama
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4-star OG Simpson updates recruitment
Michael Clark
Regional Recruiting Analyst
John Simpson is one of the top offensive linemen in the South. The South Carolina offensive guard spoke with Scout about the latest developments in his recruitment.
”Right now, I’m still taking my time with process,” said the 6-foot-4, 288-pound Simpson. “But South Carolina, Clemson, Georgia, Tennessee, LSU, Alabama and Florida are standing out.”
He gave a quick thought on each school.
Alabama: “They’re always winning and I like to win,” said the 6-foot-4, 288-pound Simpson. “I also really like the coaching staff – (outside linebackers) coach (Tosh) Lupoi and (offensive line) coach (Mario) Cristobal."
Clemson: “There’s a family atmosphere up there and I just like how they treat me when I go up there to visit.”
Florida: “I like (offensive line) coach (Mike) Summers and how he’s always honest with you. I also like (defensive line) coach (Chris) Rumph. The whole coaching staff is cool.”
Georgia: “I like the coaching staff there. Coach (Rob) Sale is a good offensive line coach and (inside linebackers) coach (Mike) Ekeler is a good recruiting coach.”
LSU: “I haven’t had a chance to visit them yet, but I know they have a good tradition there. I also have a good relationship with (offensive line) coach (Jeff) Grimes – we’re real close.”
South Carolina: “It’s close to home and they treat me well every time I go up there. (Offensive line) coach (Shawn) Elliot is always honest with me and we have a close relationship, too.”
Tennessee: “I haven’t been visited them yet either, but I really want to get up there. I like their football staff and the tradition.”
JOHN SIMPSON
Fort Dorchester HS / 6'4" / 288 lbs
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9
Analysis: Junior Evaluation: Raw, but has some tools you look for in a FBS offensive lineman prospect. Likely a guard, but solid length, good feet, and a natural bender. Needs a lot of developing physically and technically, but can get to the second level, can get in and out of his stance, and can move in space. One to watch as he grows and improves his technique.
His most recent was to Clemson last month.
”I had a good time,” Simpson said. “Coach (Dabo) Swinney and I got to talk one-on-one and he told me how much they wanted me and we also talked a lot about their offensive line. He didn’t pressure me, but he told me he thought Clemson was good place for me. They’re definitely recruiting me the hardest.
”While I was there, they had a camp, and I was really impressed with how the coaches and players were interacting with the kids.”
What’s next for Simpson?
”I really want to go back to South Carolina and also visit LSU and Tennessee,” he said. “I also might go to Dawg Night at Georgia. On the visits, I’m looking forward to developing good relationships with coaches and I want to see if there is a family environment.”
Simpson plans to narrow his list of schools down in the near future and hopes to take all five official visits. He doesn't have timeframe for his decision at this time.
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Posted on 7/7/15 at 5:10 pm to chattabama
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John Garcia, Jr. ?@JohnGarcia_Jr 32m32 minutes ago
#Bama leads for #Scout100 WR looking to soon make his decision.
Not sure who this is. Darnell Saloman? Trevon Diggs?
Posted on 7/7/15 at 5:11 pm to chattabama
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John Garcia, Jr. ?@JohnGarcia_Jr 44s45 seconds ago
#Alabama commitment rooming with top UA target, planning on recruiting him all week long.
I hate not having a subscription today
Posted on 7/7/15 at 5:15 pm to chattabama
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Beaverton, OR - The Nation's No. 1 player Rashan Gary talked with Scout about the schools standing out in his recruitment.
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Posted on 7/7/15 at 5:16 pm to chattabama
It would be nice for someone to have a subscription to Scout. 
Posted on 7/7/15 at 5:27 pm to TideSaint
Not even TSWSNBN has info from there. Posted on 7/7/15 at 5:29 pm to chattabama
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Naseir Upshur Opening Interview
Brian Dohn
National Recruiting Analyst
BEAVERTON, Ore. pp Four-star tight end Naseir Upshur talks with Scout about five schools that are hot in his recruitment.
Philadelphia Imhotep four-star tight end
Naseir Upshur remains a player in high demand, and while he is not ruling schools out, several of them are pushing to the forefront.
Upshur said Michigan, Florida StateFlorida State, Arizona State, Templeand Alabama are hot on his trail. He is planning visits to Ole Miss, Auburn and Alabama later this month as his recruitment moves forward.
After checking in at The Opening, Upshur spoke with Scout about his recruitment.
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Posted on 7/7/15 at 5:31 pm to chattabama
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Chad Simmons ?@ChadSimmons_ 5m5 minutes ago Lake Oswego, OR
#Scout300 CB Nigel Knott will visit #Alabama as soon as #TheOpening. #Tide high on his list
Posted on 7/7/15 at 6:50 pm to chattabama
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Tough pull from UNC, but at least we are getting him on campus
UF is the team to be right now. Rumph is doing a great job with him. It also tells me we must not feel as good as some think on Gary. The word is he always had interest in UA but UA had not been pushing hard and the feeling was because of Gary and R Lawrence being higher.
Posted on 7/7/15 at 6:54 pm to chattabama
I really, really hope we land Nigel Knott. He's a beast.
Posted on 7/7/15 at 9:49 pm to TideSaint
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The Opening: Trevon Diggs
Brian Dohn
National Recruiting Analyst
BEAVERTON, Ore. -- Trevon Diggs delayed his July 4 announcement and now has five schools on his list.
Gaithersburg (Md.) Avalon four-star receiver Trevon Diggs was going to announce his college choice July 4 at a family barbecue, but opted to pull back so he could look at other schools.
Alabama and Maryland stayed on his list, but he added LSU, Clemson and West Virginia to the fray.
After arriving at The Opening, Diggs spent some time with Scout to give the lowdown on his recruitment.
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ETA: Said he could play DB in college. He will let the college make the determination.
He also backed off of Alabama being the leader.
Visiting Alabama July 13.
This post was edited on 7/7/15 at 9:52 pm
Posted on 7/7/15 at 10:08 pm to chattabama
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BEAVERTON, Ore. - As players checked in for The Opening throughout the first half of the day Tuesday, Scout talked with some of the best in the country. Here are some notes on prospects out of the south...
Posted on 7/7/15 at 10:08 pm to chattabama
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Isaac Nauta (pictured) is still "strong" to Florida State, but he did recently visit Georgia and he now plans to return there for an official visit. At this time, the Scout 100 tight end out of Bradenton (Fla.) IMG Academy is planning to take official visits to Alabama, Florida State, Georgia, and USC.
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Posted on 7/7/15 at 10:09 pm to chattabama
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When The Opening ends Friday, Scout 300 cornerback Nigel Knott is not going home to relax in Mississippi - he is heading back to Tuscaloosa (Ala.) to visit UA for the second time in six weeks. Alabama is viewed as one of the favorites for the four-star prospect. Florida State, Oregon, and USC among others are under consideration as well. No decision is likely until after he takes his official visits this fall.
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Posted on 7/7/15 at 10:10 pm to chattabama
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Former Alabama commit Demetris Robertson will head west once he gets back home from The Opening. The elite athlete out of Savannah (Ga.) Savannah Christian will visit Georgia for Dawg Night on July 18, but the following week he plans to visit Stanford, UCLA, and USC. Stanford is in his top three with Alabama and Georgia at this time.
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