re: Class of 2016 Recruiting MEGATHREAD: Waiting On Demetris Robertson Edition

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Alabama dropped from No. 1 to fifth for one of state’s top prospects who is a UGA legacy,

Jaden Hunter, a 4-star linebacker from Westlake High School, explained to the AJC why Alabama dropped so far. Jaden is the son of former UGA star Brice Hunter.

“I got the feeling that they are recruiting so many highly rated guys and I think I wouldn’t see the field as much as I would want,” Hunter said. “It’s not that I am scared of competition or anything. There are already guys there that have waited a long time to get their chance. I’m going to work hard no matter where I go.”

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Alabama is known for winning and recruiting prowess, but it’s been near ridiculous at one position group in particular. The offensive line groups have been gaudy and the potential 2016 haul has the chance to be its best yet

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WHAT’S NEXT?
There’s no debating the top offensive line recruit in the nation and atop UA’s board -- Greg Little. He decommitted from Texas A&M following The Opening earlier this month. Alabama had been mentioned plenty even before he backed off of the longtime pledge and he’s long been a priority for the staff. UA will compete with A&M, Auburn, Ole Miss, LSU and others for his planned commitment on November 4. Could Little be the eventual replacement to likely early departure Cam Robinson?

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Another the Crimson Tide has made recent gains for is Terrance Davis, out of storied Hyattsville (Md.) DeMatha Catolic. It is the same program that produced the Kouandjio brothers and one UA continues to recruit well. Davis, a Scout100 prospect, is also in little rush to make a commitment. However, he visited Tuscaloosa on July 17 and soon scheduled an official visit for January 8-10.

"Davis has good flexibility and good knee bend, which enables him to win the leverage battle most times," Brian Dohn, Scout National Recruiting Analyst, said of Davis. "He has a nice initial punch and he gets his hands out quickly and engages the defensive player. Once he is on a block, he has the leg drive and balance to finish it."

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Sounds scared to me...

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Poole, who’s visited Clemson, Alabama, Auburn and others this summer, says his trip to UGA next week could very well be his final one before school starts, though he is considering a possible visit to Auburn again. Regardless, he admits that he’s far off from anointing anyone as his No. 1.

“I don’t really have a leader,” Poole said. “I’m wide open with everybody.”

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The AJC’s Chris Kirschner spent some time recently with a prospect I’ve deemed as one of the most important remaining pieces of UGA’s 2016 recruiting class. That’s Elbert County athlete Mecole Hardman, Jr.

What did Kirschner learn? Well, the nation’s No. 2 athlete has great family support. He found an interesting angle with Hardman’s mother. She’s big on faith and told Kirschner there’s not a better coach in America to send her son to than UGA’s Mark Richt.

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"He's a great kid, and that's the main thing," white said. "He's a pure athlete and he's got the size. He's still growing. Alabama's getting a good one. He's going to end up being a big ole' boy. He's only 16 years old. Just like his brother, they both started school early. They're both going to get bigger and stronger."

Jennings had 93 tackles with four interceptions last season.

"He has good hips," White said. "He runs to the ball well. He has great vision and he's a real smart kid when it comes to football and in the classroom also. In football, he has that second sense that you need. He makes a lot of our calls in the secondary and makes sure guys know what they're doing. He's always around the football. He does a great job for us."

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