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re: Class of 2018 Recruiting MEGATHREAD: So Long Old Friend Edition
Posted on 4/25/17 at 5:01 pm to CapstoneGrad06
Posted on 4/25/17 at 5:01 pm to CapstoneGrad06
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Paul Tyson has the build, lineage and arm strength to be a big-time recruit.
Now, he just has to put it together.
Tyson is 6-foot-4 and 210 pounds. The Hewitt-Trussville quarterback is the great-grandson of legendary Alabama coach Paul "Bear" Bryant. The rising junior played junior varsity last season for Mountain Brook, but came to Trussville this semester.
He has very limited varsity experience, but is now more comfortable in his growing body and ready to not only win the starting job for the Class 7A Huskies, but show well for college coaches who will stop by and evaluate during Hewitt-Trussville's spring practices.
"There's a lot of coaches that will be watching Paul this spring," Hewitt-Trussville coach Josh Floyd said Monday. "They know about him, but they want to see him in a real life situation. I thought he came out here today and threw the ball really well."
The great grandson of Paul "Bear" Bryant is being coached by a former protege of Gus Malzahn, says he might consider going to Clemson and is visiting Notre Dame over spring break. College football recruiting is a crazy business in Alabama, but it has never seen anything quite like this.
Jacksonville State had a coach at Hewitt-Trussville's first practice on Monday. Kentucky, Alabama, Auburn, Troy, Clemson and others are expected.
Tyson has no offers yet, and still has to connect with some talented, but young receivers. He took two unofficial visits to Alabama and also went to Clemson, Notre Dame and Troy earlier this spring.
"They just love that I'm a drop back passer," Tyson said. "They want to see me throw in person because film only does so much. They want to feel me out here."
Tyson passes the eye test and should raise his stock this spring. He has gotten better with his speed, now running a 4.9 in the 40-yard dash, but wants to improve on his foot quickness and pocket elusiveness.
"The No. 1 thing he's got to do is get more comfortable throwing to these receivers," Floyd said. "It doesn't matter if it's Paul or whoever, we've got a new starting quarterback.
"The exciting thing is that Paul can make every throw. He has a big-time arm."
The last two starting quarterbacks at Hewitt-Trussville signed FBS scholarships in Zac Thomas (Appalachian State) and Connor Adair (Memphis).
Tyson's grandmother is Bryant's daughter. He embraces the attention that comes with the lineage. He was born nearly 20 years after the coach's death.
"To be honest, I don't feel pressure," Tyson said. "It's an honor and something I always thrive in. It's something great to have in my life."
Tyson has no summer visits scheduled yet, but will see which schools take interest this spring and look to perform at camps. If he's feeling the jitters, he hides it very well.
"That's just a challenge to me and I love a challenge," Tyson said. "Some people could be nervous from that, but I want to step up and thrive in it."
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Posted on 4/25/17 at 5:07 pm to TideSaint
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A-Day is always a big weekend for recruiting and this year was no different, with dozens of prospects on campus to check out the Crimson Tide. Here is the latest from the Alabama recruiting trail. All rankings and star ratings come from the 247Sports Composite.
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Posted on 4/25/17 at 5:08 pm to TideSaint
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-Quarterback Jarren Williams, who picked up an Alabama offer earlier this month while visiting campus, has decommitted from Kentucky. Williams is a 3-star prospect ranked as the No. 17 dual-threat quarterback in the class of 2018.
Posted on 4/25/17 at 5:08 pm to TideSaint
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-Two top wide receivers for the 2018 class, five-star Justyn Ross and Jacob Copeland, got to have a ridealong with Nick Saban this weekend. Both players are top Alabama targets, and seemed to enjoy spending time with the head coach. Ross is the No. 1 player in Alabama, while Copeland is ranked as the No. 9 wide receiver. Both have offers.
It was great spending the day with the man of the house??#RollTide???????????? pic.twitter.com/dJEYTA15GJ
— Jacob Copeland ???? (@JCope5era) April 23, 2017
I'll never forget this experience bro . ??? #RollTide ?? LINK
— Justyn Ross . ???? (@_Jross5) April 23, 2017
Posted on 4/25/17 at 5:08 pm to TideSaint
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-All three of Alabama’s 2018 commits were on campus for the A-Day game. Xavier Williams, Jordan Davis and Dameon Pierce posted a photo together from the sideline. Williams then reaffirmed his choice on Twitter.
#Future18?? @zayborghini_6 @6sixGod_ pic.twitter.com/I6yMnH2aPg
— Jordan Davis?? (@jlpdavis99) April 22, 2017
Wouldn't Change Nothing About My Decision ?? pic.twitter.com/M6DXaiI8Kj
— Xavier Williams 1?? (@zayborghini_6) April 22, 2017
Posted on 4/25/17 at 5:09 pm to TideSaint
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-Alabama picked up a commitment for the 2019 class in offensive lineman Pierce Quick. Quick is an in-state player, and Alabama has been the front-runner for quite some time. Coming from Hewitt-Trussville, Quick is 6-foot-5, 285 pounds. It is Alabama’s second commit for the 2019 class.
Posted on 4/25/17 at 5:09 pm to TideSaint
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-Four-star wide receiver Jordyn Adams announced his top five on Twitter and Alabama made the cut. Adams is a 6-foot-2, 175-pound recruit from Cary, North Carolina. He currently has an offer from Alabama and ranks as the No. 30 wide receiver in this year’s class.
Posted on 4/25/17 at 5:09 pm to TideSaint
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-Four-star receiver Chase Cota announced on Twitter that he picked up an offer from Alabama. Cota is a top prospect in the state of Oregon, ranking as the No. 2 player in that state. He is the No. 23 player in this year’s class and stands at 6-foot-3, 195 pounds. Cota mostly has west coast offers, but fellow SEC school Georgia has also offered him.
Absolutely amazed to receive a football scholarship offer from The University of Alabama! #RollTide ???? pic.twitter.com/vNXMZRPDuM
— Chase Cota (@ccota_) April 19, 2017
Posted on 4/25/17 at 5:09 pm to TideSaint
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–JT Daniels, a top quarterback prospect for the 2019 class, took a visit to Tuscaloosa early in the week. Daniels attends powerhouse Mater Dei High School in Santa Ana, Cali. and stands at 6-foot-2, 205 pounds. Daniels has held an offer from the Crimson Tide since Jan. 19.
Had an awesome time at Alabama! Huge thank you to all the coaches and people of the university pic.twitter.com/k2aEpDSIL8
— JT Daniels (@jtdaniels06) April 21, 2017
Posted on 4/25/17 at 5:10 pm to TideSaint
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-In-state recruit Andres Fox visited Alabama on Saturday for A-Day and posted a picture with current outside linebacker Terrell Hall. Fox is a three-star defensive end from Mobile. He currently has an offer from Alabama, which he picked up on Junior Day on Feb. 27. Fox stands at 6-foot-4, 232 pounds and is the No. 13 player in the state of Alabama.
I'm tryin get like him??????? @_Real24_ pic.twitter.com/O3TkowNGqw
— Andres Fox (@AndresLFox9) April 23, 2017
Posted on 4/25/17 at 5:10 pm to TideSaint
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-Four-star linebacker Amari Gainer was on campus for the A-Day game on Saturday. Gainer picked up an offer from Alabama on Feb. 27 and has visited Alabama once before. He recently revealed his top six as well, which included the Crimson Tide. Alabama seems to be going after him hard. He is the No. 23 player at his position. Gainer seemed to enjoy A-Day MVP Jerry Jeudy’s performance, as he tweeted about it from the sideline.
That man @jerryjeudy live????
— Amari Ferrari ???? (@AmariGainer) April 22, 2017
Posted on 4/25/17 at 5:11 pm to TideSaint
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-Class of 2019 recruit Tyron Hopper visited Alabama on Saturday and picked up an offer from the Crimson Tide. Hopper is a 6-foot-2, 190-pound cornerback from Gaffney, South Carolina. Hopper also has an offer from SEC school South Carolina.
Blessed and thankful to receive an offer from the University of Alabama ???? #RTR #RollTide ???? pic.twitter.com/rCpIbmBaV4
— Tyron hopper (@tyron_hopper) April 22, 2017
Posted on 4/25/17 at 5:11 pm to TideSaint
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–Jaycee Horn, a three-star cornerback, visited Tuscaloosa for A-Day. Horn has an offer from Alabama, and also recently named the Crimson Tide his front-runner, according to 247Sports. Horn is from Alpharetta, Georgia and is 6-feet, 170 pounds. He recently won the defensive back MVP at a Rivals.com camp in Atlanta, Georgia.
Back in Tuscaloosa tomorrow for A Day ! #RTR ????
— JUNGLE BOY ?? (@jayceehorn_10) April 21, 2017
Posted on 4/25/17 at 5:11 pm to TideSaint
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-Four-star athlete Talanoa Hufanga visited Alabama for the team’s A-Day game. Hufanga is the No. 2 athlete in this year’s class. He also ranks as the No. 1 player in his home state of Oregon. Hufanga is 6 feet, 193 pounds.
??Truly Amazing What God Can Do! Honored To Receive A Full-Ride Scholarship To The UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA???????? #TonganPower #Blessed #RollTide pic.twitter.com/FMm6wMoyfk
— Talanoa Hufanga (@HufangaTalanoa) April 23, 2017
Posted on 4/25/17 at 5:11 pm to TideSaint
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-Four-star running back Asa Martin was in attendance for Alabama’s A-Day game, and left Tuscaloosa with a scholarship offer. The Decatur native (Austin High School) is the No. 5 player in the state of Alabama, and ranks as the No. 8 running back overall. Martin is 5-foot-11, 195 pounds, and also has an offer from Auburn.
This one for you ma ??Blessed to receive an offer from The University of Alabama #RollTide pic.twitter.com/XASpjWbACa
— 2??0?? (@TheAsaMartin_) April 22, 2017
Posted on 4/25/17 at 5:12 pm to TideSaint
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–Joshua Moore, a four-star receiver from IMG Academy, revealed his top seven schools. The Crimson Tide made the cut. Moore has an offer from Alabama is the No. 13 wide receiver in this year’s class. Overall, he ranks inside the top 100 and stands at 6-foot-1, 170 pounds.
Posted on 4/25/17 at 5:12 pm to TideSaint
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-Five-star defensive end Micah Parsons announced that he has decommitted from Penn State. Parsons currently holds an offer from Alabama, and is ranked as the No. 3 overall player in this year’s class. The Crimson Tide will most likely go after Parsons pretty hard to try and add another stud to their defensive line for next year. Parsons is 6-foot-3, 235 pounds and is from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
Posted on 4/25/17 at 5:12 pm to TideSaint
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-Class of 2020 athlete Michael Robertson visited Alabama on Saturday for A-Day, and left town with a scholarship offer. Robertson is 5-foot-11, 185 pounds and is from Savannah, Georgia. He also has offers from Georgia, LSU, Mississippi State and Tennessee.
#Alabama offered #RTR #rolltide @minkfitz_21 @sc5era_ @lejondaryy pic.twitter.com/2CSUOiRTsv
— Michael RobertsonJr™ (@MikeJr_2020) April 22, 2017
Posted on 4/25/17 at 5:12 pm to TideSaint
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-Four-star defensive end Ron Tatum announced his top five on Twitter and it includes Alabama. Tatum is from Oklahoma City and ranks as the No. 5 player in his state and the No. 4 player at his position. He is 6-foot-4, 269 pounds and has had an offer from Alabama since Jan. 18. Tatum also included fellow SEC school Georgia in his top five.
Posted on 4/25/17 at 5:13 pm to TideSaint
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-Four-star recruit Channing Tindall visited Alabama on A-Day and picked up an offer from the Crimson Tide. Tindall is an outside linebacker from Columbia, South Carolina. He measures at 6-foot-2, 213 pounds, and is the No. 22 outside linebacker in this year’s class. Alabama is Tindall’s sixth offer from an SEC school.
Absolutely Excited to receive an offer from PowerHouse, University of Alabama #RTR ?? pic.twitter.com/I42f9FL0sT
— Channing Tindall (@Kingschan_) April 21, 2017
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