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re: Class of 2016 Recruiting MEGATHREAD: Waiting On Demetris Robertson Edition
Posted on 7/31/15 at 1:46 am to BlackPawnMartyr
Posted on 7/31/15 at 1:46 am to BlackPawnMartyr
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After thorough study using specific scoring criteria, Bleacher Report National Recruiting Analysts Damon Sayles, Sanjay Kirpalani and Tyler Donohue have graded the top 200 players in the 247Sports composite rankings and provided in-depth analysis on each young athlete. Bleacher Report will run a position-by-position breakdown series of the best college football recruits in the class of 2016. Here we present the Top Running Backs.
Are college football's pass-happy offenses phasing out the art of the running back? Most coaches will answer no, particularly with the caliber of running back talent in the 2016 class.
When it comes to playmakers out of the backfield, a running back's role is still as important as ever. In fact, running backs may have more of a role now that quarterbacks often look for the checkdown in passing situations.
Bleacher Report's CFB Recruiting 200 series breaks down the top running backs (all-purpose backs included) in the 2016 class and grades them on key factors such as ball security, power, vision, hands, speed and agility.
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Posted on 7/31/15 at 1:47 am to TideSaint
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9. 4-star RB Elijah Holyfield
Height/Weight: 5'10", 204 pounds
High School: Woodward Academy; Atlanta
247Sports Ranking: No. 5 RB; No. 173 overall
Bleacher Report Score: 93/100
Uncommitted: Considering Alabama, Auburn, Georgia and Oregon
Even though he's the son of a world-famous former heavyweight boxing champ, Elijah Holyfield has made a name for himself as a running back. Evander Holyfield's son has more than 30 offers, including ones from Auburn, Georgia and Alabama. Holyfield recorded 1,735 rushing yards and 25 touchdowns in his junior year. He also caught 27 passes for 289 yards and three scores.
Bleacher Report Analysis
Holyfield has a running style that frustrates defenders. He is very good at letting a play develop and then taking advantage of finding the hole. He also is a reliable receiving option out of the backfield. Holyfield is an athlete who has a good frame and possesses good speed and agility. He had a breakout junior season, and the future is bright for him.
Posted on 7/31/15 at 1:48 am to TideSaint
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5. 4-star RB BJ Emmons
Height/Weight: 5'10", 232 pounds
High School: Freedom High School; Morganton, North Carolina
247Sports Ranking: No. 3 RB; No. 110 overall
Bleacher Report Score: 94/100
Committed to Alabama on July 20, 2015
The jumbo back still exists, and B.J. Emmons is one of the best in his class. Emmons once was committed to Georgia but decommitted June 11. Emmons is an Alabama commit, but Tennessee is a school to watch for his services as February approaches. Look for the Crimson Tide to stay well connected with the burly back throughout the fall.
Bleacher Report Analysis
Emmons, in short, is a load to bring down. He runs with power and a purpose. What makes him such a difficult matchup is that when he's in the open, he has a second gear. Emmons is a big-body back who will help a program get the short yard. He also is a solid blocker and a good option for catching passes out of the backfield.
Posted on 7/31/15 at 2:12 am to TideSaint
Goodness. If they reviewed film and have 4 other guys ranked higher than Emmons, I wonder who in the world they are. Emmons is the best pure back I've seen in the 2016 class (Devin White not considered a pure back).
Posted on 7/31/15 at 7:16 am to Bama3714
Saw this from Phillip Marshall regarding our schedule this upcoming season:
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I always chuckle when some talking head talks about Notre Dame playing the nation’s toughest schedule.
Notre Dame plays four teams ranked in the preseason Top 25. Auburn plays six. Alabama, with Georgia rotating onto its schedule, plays eight. If you expand it just a little bit, Auburn plays eight in the top 27 and Alabama plays 10.
Posted on 7/31/15 at 7:45 am to TideSaint
We got another CB for Ben Davis.
Same dude CB'd Rashard Lawrence to LSU.
Same dude CB'd Rashard Lawrence to LSU.
Posted on 7/31/15 at 7:46 am to TideSaint
Class is ungood :(
Posted on 7/31/15 at 7:47 am to TideSaint
It appears Erroll Thompson will pick MSU today.
Posted on 7/31/15 at 7:48 am to TideSaint
Good
Posted on 7/31/15 at 7:52 am to Sandkhan
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With the initial Rivals100 for the class of 2017 out earlier than ever and college coaches offering numerous freshmen and even some middle schoolers, it has become clear that ranking prospects sooner has become the norm at Rivals.com.
So while this isn't a true ranking -- no stars, no numbers -- for the class of 2018, we thought it would be a good time to take a look at 18 players to keep an eye on for the 2018 class.
Some of these prospects will end up ranked as five-stars while some might not even be in the Rivals250 by the end of their ranking cycle. But, right now, they are worthy of being watched.
Next up is a look at Montgomery (Ala.) Parks Crossing offensive tackle Marcus Jenkins.
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Posted on 7/31/15 at 7:52 am to TideSaint
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OT Marcus Jenkins
Montgomery (Ala.) Parks Crossing
Scouting Report: A man who goes by the nickname "Tank" almost always carries impressive size, and that's certainly the case with Jenkins. He hasn't participated in many national camps, but his size and film make quite a statement. He could stand to reshape his massive body a bit, but he has years to do so before he'll be asked to play a college snap.
Offers and Interest: Jenkins hold five offers. Florida State and Auburn are players in his recruitment, but edging out Alabama will be mighty difficult for the Seminoles or any other program should the Tide pull the trigger on an offer.
National Recruiting Director Mike Farrell's take: Jenkins is a huge, nasty lineman who is a road grader in the run game and has surprising quickness and change of direction in pass protection. What I like about him the most is the way he finishes his blocks and makes sure his opponent is on his back when the play is over. He could end up being a guard, but right now he has tackle potential, which makes him special.
Posted on 7/31/15 at 12:13 pm to TideSaint
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Chadarius Townsend @ChadariusT
@Im3Fly ah man I'm a #Bama commit congrats on all those offers!you make your own decision ik you gone be happy with but#bama is where its at
Im3Fly: Erroll Thompson
Looks like we got our Mekhi for the 2017 class in Chadarius Townsend. He also tweeted to Mykel Jones about coming to Bama.
Posted on 7/31/15 at 12:22 pm to chattabama
quote:i dont think erroll thompson could commit if he wanted to.
3Fly: Erroll Thompson
Looks like we got our Mekhi for the 2017 class in Chadarius Townsend. He also tweeted to Mykel Jones about coming to Bama.
Posted on 7/31/15 at 12:43 pm to narddogg81
Erooll like bitch I know that's where its at....they wont let me come
Posted on 7/31/15 at 1:04 pm to narddogg81
What do yall see as the difference between Erroll and Yulee?
Posted on 7/31/15 at 1:25 pm to chattabama
Yulee looks faster and better in space. Erroll looks like a pass rusher.
Posted on 7/31/15 at 1:26 pm to chattabama
I don't see it. Which is why I would rather take the in-state prospect.
Posted on 7/31/15 at 1:29 pm to CapstoneGrad06
I see a difference but id rather take the in state guy than give him to Miss St.
Posted on 7/31/15 at 1:54 pm to Tide or Die87
A HS coach I know was told Bama "thought he had gotten too big for LB, and would play DE.......while he would be a good DE, there are MANY more on the board above him."
So when comparing him to Yulee, I might agree but comparing to other DE's on the board, you would have to say its probably true.
So when comparing him to Yulee, I might agree but comparing to other DE's on the board, you would have to say its probably true.
Posted on 7/31/15 at 2:09 pm to We_R_The_Tide
course, we might lose yulee. wasnt he flirting with some acc team pretty hard?
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