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

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Alabama Pro Updates ?@BamaProUpdates 1h1 hour ago
Saskatchewan Roughriders add Blake Sims to practice roster

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Bone tweeted something like that. Did he give a reason for believing that Jones will actually commit, or did he just site Jones' twitter post?

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Trevor Lawrence was a runaway pick as the No. 1 prospect in the class of 2018. But the top of the list is loaded with talent that will challenge him for that top spot over the next two and a half years.

1. Trevor Lawrence, Pro-style QB, Cartersville (Ga.) High School
What he is: A 6-5 quarterback with a big arm and movement skills that threw for over 3,000 yards as a freshman while leading his team to a state semifinals appearance in Georgia.

What he can become: It's really hard and really rare to go wire to wire as the No. 1 player in the country from sophomore year to senior year but Lawrence is equipped to make that kind of run. Prototypical size, prototypical productivity, plays a premier position and has already proven that he has some serious intangibles and leadership ability. Lawrence could develop into a rare quarterback talent that we don't see every year.

Where he'll end up: Lawrence has roots in the state of Tennessee and the Vols are the early favorite but Georgia is going to make him a major priority.

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Tanner junior Chadarius Townsend visited Auburn on Saturday for the Tigers' recruit cookout. It was the first time the 2017 Rivals250 athlete had been back to Auburn since receiving an offer in June.

"We really enjoyed it," Townsend said. "We talked with the coaches and took pictures. It was great." Townsend, who is ranked the No. 10 overall recruit in Alabama in 2017, also reunited with a member of his family, cousin Jalyn Armour-Davis of St. Paul's. Armour-Davis, just a sophomore, also has an early offer from Auburn. "I hadn't seen him in a while so it was good to see him," Townsend said. "I have been seeing good things about him so I figured he might be there. I knew Auburn had offered and that he likes them." So does Townsend. He has for some time. "I grew up an Auburn fan," Townsend said. "I like everything about Auburn." Townsend's offer from Auburn came last month after working out at cornerback for secondary coach Travaris Robinson. Townsend played quarterback last season for Tanner, but Auburn offered him at cornerback. "It felt really good getting the offer," Townsend said. "Knowing I have a chance to play at Auburn felt great." Auburn, Alabama and Kentucky have offered Townsend, who is just shy of six feet tall and weighs 180 pounds. He's also receiving interest from Ole Miss and Mississippi State.

Townsend doesn't plan to make an early decision, and will return to Auburn for a game in the fall. Rivals ranks Townsend the No. 222 overall player in 2017.

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After thorough study using specific scoring criteria, Bleacher Report National Recruiting Analysts Damon Sayles, Sanjay Kirpalani andTyler 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 Linebackers.

In today's game, the demand for versatility is evident when college coaches are searching for prospects at the linebacker position.

Whether manning spots on the inside or outside, prospects manning those spots have to be able to rush the passer, make plays in open space and drop into coverage with equal effectiveness.

That's not an easy task, but programs across the country can find those traits bundled together in a handful of touted prospects in the 2016 cycle.

The latest chapter of Bleacher Report's CFB Recruiting 200 series will break down the top linebackers in the 2016 cycle and grade them on key factors such as tackling, pass rush, explosive strength, run defense, pass coverage and football IQ.

How do the nation's top linebacker prospects measure up to one another?

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14. 4-star ILB Dontavious Jackson

Height/Weight: 6'2", 239 lbs

High School: Alief Elsik High School; Houston

247Sports Ranking: No. 4 inside linebacker; No. 123 overall

Bleacher Report Score: 90/100

Uncommitted: Considering Alabama, Michigan, Oklahoma, Texas and Texas A&M

When it comes to prospects who have racked up the most offers, 4-star Texas linebacker Dontavious Jackson is a player whose list can stack up against that of any player in the 2016 class. Jackson has racked up 57 offers, with in-state powers Texas and Texas A&M fighting to keep him close to home. However, Alabama—which hosted Jackson on a visit last month—appears to be a team that could make a serious run at landing the touted Lone Star State defender.

Bleacher Report Analysis

One thing that jumps out about Jackson on film is the manner in which he unloads power when he makes tackles. He has a nice blend of size and athleticism, and he has shown the ability to make plays in open space in pass or run situations. I would like to see him get more active as a pass-rusher, but that may be an area he can expand upon in college.

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1. 5-star OLB Lyndell Wilson

Height/Weight: 6'2", 220 pounds

High School: Carver High School; Montgomery, Alabama

247Sports Ranking: No. 1 outside linebacker; No. 10 overall

Bleacher Report Score: 92/100

Uncommitted: Considering Alabama, Auburn, Clemson, Florida State and Georgia

Atop the list of prospects from the state of Alabama in the 2016 class is 5-star linebacker Lyndell Wilson. While he has offers from programs all over the country, most pundits expect in-state rivals Alabama and Auburn to battle it out for Wilson. In addition to those programs, Florida State and LSU are two schools trying to lure Wilson away from his home state.

Bleacher Report Analysis

When I spoke to Wilson at the Atlanta Nike Opening Regional camp, he told me he patterns his game after former Alabama All-American C.J. Mosley. Wilson's game has some similarities to the current Ravens star. He's physical enough to be stout against the run and he has the agility to cover running backs in the flats or receivers in the middle of the field. With his size and speed, Wilson is a player who has the potential to be dominant at multiple spots in college.

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120°? Damn, where are you at?

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