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re: Class of 2018 Recruiting MEGATHREAD: So Long Old Friend Edition
Posted on 4/25/17 at 5:13 pm to TideSaint
Posted on 4/25/17 at 5:13 pm to TideSaint
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–Jaylen Waddle, a four-star wide receiver, received an offer from Alabama, according to his Twitter account. Waddle, who is from Bellaire, Texas, is ranked as the No. 19 receiver. He is 5-foot-9, 175 pounds and ranks inside the top 100 overall.
Beyond blessed to receive an offer from The University of Alabama #RollTide pic.twitter.com/ngh5raYg4M
— JW (@D1__JW) April 19, 2017
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Posted on 4/25/17 at 9:18 pm to TideSaint
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Jacob Copeland ?????
@JCope5era
Woke up this morning like...ROLLTIDE
Posted on 4/26/17 at 8:42 am to TideSaint
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Looking at linebacker for Auburn in 2018
Our trip last week around the state of Alabama gave us some insight into how many linebackers Auburn plans to take in the class.
Matthew Flint, who holds an Auburn offer and wore a “War Eagle” T-shirt during our interview last week, is one of Auburn’s many linebacker targets in the 2018 class. But he also indicated some uncertainty about space in the class due to the likely limited numbers at the position in this cycle.
Flint said he’s been told the Tigers expect to take only two linebackers in the class, which makes sense considering the youthful depth at the position, including three strong pieces from the 2017 class.
So let’s use this space to examine the five guys who Gus Malzahn, Kevin Steele and Travis Williams will have to choose from in 2018. (Names are in order of, in my opinion, likelihood they land in Auburn’s class). More names could add to the list as Auburn coaches enter the evaluation period — and the “likelihood” of each could change dramatically in short order.
Richard Jibunor isn’t on this list because I expect Auburn will ultimately consider him more of a Buck defensive line prospect than a linebacker, and he’ll be a part of the Tigers’ expected big defensive line haul in 2018.
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Posted on 4/26/17 at 8:42 am to TideSaint
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4-star OLB Zakoby McClain, Valdosta (Ga.): When McClain last left Auburn, he labeled the Tigers as his runaway No. 1. As a smaller-framed linebacker, Travis Williams might feel like he’s looking in the mirror with this fiery, sideline-to-sideline linebacker. There are other suitors, but Auburn should feel good about McClain for now. For what it’s worth, I have a crystal ball pick for McClain to Auburn.
Posted on 4/26/17 at 8:42 am to TideSaint
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4-star OLB Quay Walker, Crisp County (Ga.): I know he’s been calling Alabama his leader to reporters over the course of the last week, but don’t think Auburn will go away quietly. Walker loved Auburn well before his teammate Markaviest Bryant committed, and that relationship matters. Auburn recently offered another one of his Crisp County teammates, and their coach, Shelton Felton, has a track record of sending players to the Plains.
Posted on 4/26/17 at 8:43 am to TideSaint
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4-star OLB Channing Tindall, Spring Valley (S.C.): Auburn has a lot of ground to make up against home-state South Carolina and a few other SEC foes. If Clemson pushes, that could be a big obstacle, too. But Travis Williams went to the same high school as Tindall and visited this week. As that relationship grows, Auburn’s chances skyrocket. If the Tigers get him on campus for Big Cat Weekend, they could become a threat.
We offered Tindall on Saturday.
Posted on 4/26/17 at 8:43 am to TideSaint
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Unranked OLB Matthew Flint, Madison Co. (Ala): Flint is ranked a 3-star by 247Sports and a few others, but hasn’t yet cracked the rankings in the composite. That could change as more staffs go to Gurley, Ala., to evaluate Flint and Tae Provens. Flint loves Auburn and has a few family connections, so he’s a logical option to land in the class if the Auburn staff remains convinced by its initial evaluation.
Posted on 4/26/17 at 8:43 am to TideSaint
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3-star ILB Michael Harris, Tucker (Ga.): If your eyes are on Auburn’s linebacker board, I think Harris likely would be No. 1 on that list. He’s been pretty clear so far, however, that Ohio State is the team to beat, but it is interesting to note he hasn’t yet committed despite those public sentiments. Williams and Malzahn love Harris, and he’s said before that Auburn is likely the No. 2 team behind the Buckeyes.
Posted on 4/26/17 at 8:46 am to TideSaint
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James Clemens produced three 2017 SEC signees, and one league member is getting a head start on a newwave of Jets talent.
Ole Miss offered 2019 quarterback/safety Jamil Muhammad and 2019 defensive tackle Daevion Davis today.
The Rebels offered Muhammad (6-foot-2, 208 pounds) as a safety, James Clemens coach Wade Waldrop said. Muhammad took over as the starting quarterback last season after the Jets opened 0-2. He went 8-2 and helped James Clemens advance to the second round of the Class 7A playoffs. Muhammad completed 48-of-114 passes for 503 yards, four touchdowns and seven interceptions. He has a strong arm and showed ability to do damage with his feet when leaving the pocket.
Davis (6-2, 300) will be counted on to anchor a defensive front that is losing LaBryan Ray (Alabama), Michael Sharpley (Kennesaw State) and Jeremy Garth.
James Clemens' other 2017 SEC signees were defensive back Kyriq McDonald (Alabama) and linebacker Monty Rice (Georgia).
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Posted on 4/26/17 at 8:48 am to TideSaint
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KN put up a VIP article on 4* LB Channing Tindall yesterday. Apparently the Tigers have started recruiting him harder. Travis Williams visited yesterday and apparently he told Tindall this past Saturday he wants to talk to him every single day. When he last visited we were recruiting him both as LB and a Buck but now only LB. He wants to visit for Big Cat Weekend on June 3rd but not set in stone yet. He mentioned a top group of Auburn, Georgia, Florida, Notre Dame & South Carolina. AU has some work to do to catch teams like UGA & SCAR because we just haven't been recruiting him that hard though Tindall did point out he likes fact Williams is from South Carolina and went to his high school.
My best guess is with Harris probably going to commit to Ohio State soon and Quay Walker to Bama (though Tindall might be above him on our board) we are turning heat up on Tindall who is probably #3 or #4 on board behind Harris & McClain. I would be happy with LB pair McClain and Tindall. Both are sub 215 lbs but are two of the fastest LBs in this class. Tindall put up a ridiculous SPARQ score at NIke regional in Atlanta and McClain apparently has been one of few LBs to consistently cover RBs in drills designed really to make RBs look good. We will see what happens
Posted on 4/26/17 at 8:48 am to TideSaint
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With six commitments, Auburn has approximately 15-16 spots left to fill in the 2018 class.
Who will the Tigers land?
That can't be predicted with 100 percent accuracy. For starters, National Signing Day is more than nine months away. Second, we are, after all, dealing with teenagers,
whose minds ofter change with the wind.
That said, generally speaking the 247Sports Crystal Ball seems to be a fairly good indicator of where a prospect will sign -- especially as you get closer to a recruit's decision date.
So, who is Auburn trending for in the Crystal Ball?
Here's a quick look at the players the Tigers hold the edge with at this time (or are tied for the Crystal Ball lead)....
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Posted on 4/26/17 at 8:49 am to TideSaint
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5* WR Justyn Ross
My Crystal Ball pick: Auburn
Level of confidence: Low
Breakdown: Alabama is in it. So, perhaps, is Clemson. It's an all-out battle for the state's No. 1 recruit.
Posted on 4/26/17 at 8:49 am to TideSaint
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4* CB Jalyn Armour-Davis
My Crystal Ball pick: Auburn
Level of confidence: Low
Breakdown Two-team race between Auburn and FSU. Both programs like their chances. Armour-Davis seems like a good personality fit at Auburn. Does that give the Tigers an edge? Maybe -- but this is a toss-up at the moment.
Posted on 4/26/17 at 8:49 am to TideSaint
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4* WR Matthew Hill
My Crystal Ball pick: Auburn
Level of confidence: High
Breakdown: Unless something dramatic changes, we think Hill is Auburn bound.
Posted on 4/26/17 at 8:49 am to TideSaint
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4* S Quindarious Monday
My Crystal Ball pick: Auburn
Level of confidence: High
Breakdown: The Tigers have a big edge.
Posted on 4/26/17 at 8:50 am to TideSaint
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4* LB Zakoby McClain
My Crystal Ball pick: Auburn
Level of confidence: Low
Breakdown: There is a lot to be determined in this recruitment, but McClain recently named Auburn his leader.
Posted on 4/26/17 at 8:50 am to TideSaint
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4* OG Tank Jenkings
My Crystal Ball pick: No pick made
Level of confidence: N/A
Breakdown: Auburn has two interior linemen committed. Will it take a third? If so,
the Tigers have a shot.
Posted on 4/26/17 at 8:50 am to TideSaint
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3* QB/ATH Gerry Bohanon
My Crystal Ball pick: No pick made
Level of confidence: N/A
Breakdown: If the Tigers push, they might have a chance. He's an athlete who would get a shot at quarterback.
Posted on 4/26/17 at 8:50 am to TideSaint
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4* DT Coynis Miller
My Crystal Ball pick: Auburn
Level of confidence: Low
Breakdown: Auburn was Miller's first big offer, but he's a longtime Alabama fan.
Other schools are involved, but we think it comes down to those two. The Tide could be tough to beat.
Posted on 4/26/17 at 8:51 am to TideSaint
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4* DT Alfred Thomas
My Crystal Ball pick: No pick made
Level of confidence: N/A
Breakdown: Auburn has not offered
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