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Posted on 8/23/17 at 8:32 am to TideSaint
I just saw that. Smh
Posted on 8/23/17 at 8:35 am to Rizzy
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When Martin makes his commitment on Thursday, I expect Auburn to be the choice.
Posted on 8/23/17 at 8:44 am to TideSaint
Pierce Quick, Paul Tyson and 2020 WR Dazalin Worsham will all be at practice on Saturday.
They are part of the super team at Hewitt-Trussville.
They are part of the super team at Hewitt-Trussville.
Posted on 8/23/17 at 8:46 am to TideSaint
4-star OG Sam Taimani says he is taking an OV to Alabama this season.
He's from Utah and close with Cameron Latu.
He's from Utah and close with Cameron Latu.
Posted on 8/23/17 at 9:03 am to TideSaint
The Auburn SEC Country mod just CB'd Asa Martin to Auburn.
Posted on 8/23/17 at 9:05 am to TideSaint
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There’s a new No. 1 player in the 2018 class, as far as the 247Sports Composite is concerned.
With the latest recruiting industry update, quarterback Justin Fields is the new No. 1 overall player in the country in the 247Sports Composite. 247Sports already had Fields slotted as its top-ranked player in the Top247.
A 6-foot-3, 221-pound specimen from Georgia, Fields is a dynamic blend of arm talent and overall athleticism.
"This is something we felt like the industry would agree on, starting back in the spring," said 247Sports Director of Scouting Barton Simmons. "I expect the consensus will only get strengthened with this season’s productivity. He’s just such a rare combination of poise and accuracy in the pocket with unique athleticism."
The Kennesaw (GA) Harrison product was previously committed to Penn State, but he opened his recruitment in June.
Florida State is the heavy Crystal Ball favorite for Fields at 52 percent, but four teams (Georgia, Auburn and Florida) also have predictions in their favor. Since his decommitment, Fields has visited the Seminoles, Bulldogs, Gators and Tigers. Florida recently secured a commitment from highly-regarded 2018 QB Matt Corral.
Fields, the Elite 11 MVP, does not currently have a commitment date or window set.
This climb to No. 1 has been a rapid one for Fields. Last July, he ranked as a three-star recruit and the No. 20 dual-threat quarterback in the country.
At this summer's Opening Finals in Beaverton, Ore., Fields set the competition on fire during 7on7, completing 84 of 117 attempts for 16 touchdowns and no interceptions, per 247Sports' stats. Fields led all quarterbacks in completion percentage, touchdowns and percent of drives that ended in a score (69.5 — the next-closest being 52.6).
Fields' Harrison Hoyas (1-0) continue their 2017 season Friday night (Aug. 25) at powerhouse Rome.
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Posted on 8/23/17 at 9:10 am to TideSaint
I asked Hank in his weekly recruiting chat about Asa Martin. Here's his response:
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I don't feel as confident as I did in June and July, but I haven't heard enough to make me change my pick yet. There's confidence on both sides. I could see it going either way.
Posted on 8/23/17 at 9:18 am to TideSaint
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Georgia high school football kicked off last week with the traditionally great Corky Kell Classic event, plus a renewal of Friday Night’s Lights across the state. It brings to mind this question: Which seniors belong in DawgNation’s first Georgia recruiting rankings for 2018?
DawgNation has watched these players compete at camps and in big games since May 2015.
Who stands out? Who is better than all those star rankings say?
This is the formula used to answer those questions:
Recruiting reputation across the various services and with analysts.
How the players performed in camps.
On-field production. Can they do football in shorts and in pads? That was a big chunk here.
Future college potential, as well as the likelihood of playing as a freshman and being an NFL draft pick in three to four years.
How did we do all of that? In-person evaluation, review of Power 5 offers, and conversations with high school and college coaches, college scouts and fellow recruiting analysts all went into the gumbo for our first ranking of the Peach State’s top 30 for 2018.
That’s it. Now, here we go.
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Posted on 8/23/17 at 9:19 am to TideSaint
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JUST OFF THE LIST: Buford 3-star RB Anthony Grant (Tennessee commit); Rome 3-star DT Jaquon Griffin (LSU commit); 4-star LB Michael Harris (Auburn commit); Prince Avenue Christian 4-star OLB Richard Jibunor (undecided); Archer 3-star DB Taiyon Palmer (Duke commit); Bainbridge 4-star RB Dameon Pierce (Florida commit); Thomason 4-star CB Christian Tutt (undecided).
Posted on 8/23/17 at 9:19 am to TideSaint
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28. 4-star CB Jaycee Horn (6-0, 180), Alpharetta; undecided
Jaycee Horn, the son of former NFL receiver Joe Horn, has enough game to make his own name. It seemed as if he would commit to either Alabama or South Carolina at various times this year.
He still hasn’t made his decision. The Bulldogs haven’t been as big on him as on other targets. They’ve gotten one commitment at cornerback (Chris Smith II) but have made other out-of-state targets a bigger priority than Horn.
Posted on 8/23/17 at 9:20 am to TideSaint
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17. 4-star OLB Quay Walker (6-4, 210), Crisp County; committed to Alabama
We’ve reached the point in this rankings where there’s really nothing but elite prospects left. These players would be top 10 talents in any state except for California, Florida and Texas.
Quay Walker, this versatile Crimson Tide commit, checks in here. He’s got an even bigger upside than his former teammate Markaviest “Big Cat” Bryant at Auburn. Walker can cover the slot receiver, rush the passer and tackle the ball out in space, too. Georgia was once a major factor in his decision.
Posted on 8/23/17 at 9:20 am to TideSaint
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16. 4-star CB Kyler McMichael (6-1/2, 196), Greater Atlanta Christian; committed to Clemson
Kyler McMichael had his choice of Alabama, Clemson, Florida State and Georgia — plus a lot of other big-time programs.
The Greater Atlanta Christian star is strong and tough. He also plays running back for his Spartans. He could start a lot of games for the Tigers in the ACC.
Posted on 8/23/17 at 9:21 am to TideSaint
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15. 4-star DT Robert Cooper (6-2, 370) South Gwinnett, committed to Florida State
I’d be surprised if Robert “Big Coop” Cooper does not bench press close to 470 pounds by the time he leaves the Comets. He made his college decision in June 2016 and hasn’t wavered much.
Alabama and Georgia would sure like him to, though. The nation’s No. 5 defensive tackle is the best of the bunch in a down year for tackles in the state of Georgia. He’s a two noseguard at that size and will soak up blocks in the ACC. He has good quickness and short-space acceleration for the 350-pound-plus club.
The thought of him being paired next to Marvin Wilson in the middle of the Florida State front will shred the rushing averages for the star backs in the ACC.
Posted on 8/23/17 at 9:21 am to TideSaint
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11. 4-star QB Emory Jones (6-2 1/2, 195), Heard County; committed to Ohio State
Emory Jones might have peaked during his sophomore and junior seasons on the evaluation circuit. He also doesn’t face the best competition playing for Heard County in Southwest Georgia. When Jones didn’t make the Elite 11 in Oregon this summer, it was a surprise to many. Ohio State is still glad to have him, and Alabama continues to court him.
How could it ever be considered a knock to be the No. 11 player in Georgia? It just feels that it is because he was once seen as a clear top 5 player in the Peach State for this class.
Posted on 8/23/17 at 9:22 am to TideSaint
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8. 4-star OLB J.J. Peterson (6-1 1/2, 210), Colquitt County; undecided
J.J. Peterson, the nation’s No. 1 OLB for this year, is a player whom I still feel has yet to scratch the surface of his potential. He did well at the The Opening regional in Atlanta but didn’t elevate his game in Oregon at the national finals.
He looked very good, but not elite, at the Corky Kell Classic last weekend. Peterson was mostly deployed as a pass rusher. Alabama loves him, and I think that’s where he will end up. He has an impressive array of skills. I’ve seen him take a kickoff back on film, but I just don’t know if he has put it all together yet.
Posted on 8/23/17 at 9:22 am to TideSaint
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7. 4-star OLB Adam Anderson (6-4, 218), Rome; undecided
Adam Anderson, the nation’s No. 2 OLB, squeaks by Peterson on this initial ranking because of his upside. His 6-foot-4 frame looks like it could easily hold another 30 pounds.
He’s also incredibly explosive and doesn’t mind mixing it up in the trenches. The coaching staff at Rome has done an excellent job of teaching him the right way to play the game. He doesn’t come flying in off the edges like he’s at a high school track meet.
He can be another amazing athlete in the Leonard Floyd mold once he hits the training table and the weights at a major SEC program. Look for Alabama, Clemson and Georgia in the end here. The pick here is that he re-commits to the Bulldogs for good in the winter.
Posted on 8/23/17 at 9:49 am to TideSaint
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Fultondale's Jayson Jones is under the recruiting microscope.
His first four games of the 2017 high school football season will set a tone for his early recruiting journey.
"Jason is an SEC player," said Fultondale coach Richie Busby.
Does Jones' skillset place him in a category with other recruiting targets at Alabama and Auburn, LSU and Florida?
Or is he better suited at Georgia and Texas A&M?
Still, there's always Mississippi State and Missouri...
With respect to these SEC schools, the first group typically competes for top-tier SEC recruits, and so on. Each program has an opportunity on and off the field to improve - or worsen - their recruiting status, same as Jones (5-11, 155 pounds), a Class of 2020 recruit, has three prep football seasons to cement his future college football home.
But, again, it all starts with Jones' opening performances against Tarrant (Aug. 31), Hanceville (Sept. 8), St. James (Sept. 15) and Vinemont (Sept. 22). He will play quarterback. On the college level, he's projected as a receiver.
"I want to play quarterback on the next level, but people are telling me I'm more of a fit at wide receiver," Jones said. "Wherever they want to play me, they can play me."
How can colleges grade Jones when he's playing at a different position? Fultondale should know. After all, former Wildcats legend ArDarius Stewart played quarterback at the school. At Alabama, he was an All-SEC receiver. And now, he's in training camp with the New York Jets - he was selected 79th overall in the 2017 NFL Draft.
As a freshman, Jones ran for 941 yards and 17 touchdowns. He also passed for 750 yards and five TDs as Fultondale won the 2016 Class 3A, Region 6 championships. On defense, returned two interceptions for scores. He also scored on two punt returns.
Southern Mississippi and South Alabama have already offered Jones. He's also worked out for Auburn, Georgia and Alabama.
"All of them told me they're going to watch him first four games, and they're going to go from there," Busby said.
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Listen to the people around you kid.
Posted on 8/23/17 at 9:50 am to TideSaint
A-List No. 2: Alabama commit Jalyn Armour-Davis puts family above everything
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Don't expect to see Alabama commit Jalyn Armour-Davis out on the town much this fall after a St. Paul's victory.
The 6-foot-1, 175-pound senior cornerback spends most of his time away from school at home with his mother and two younger sisters.
"Family has always been important to me," Armour-Davis said. "It is the way I was brought up, something my mom installed in me. I think what I am doing now will prepare me for later on in life when I have my own wife and children."
Armour-Davis committed to the Crimson Tide over Auburn and Florida State in June. He comes in at No. 2 on AL.com's A-List of top senior prospects in the state of Alabama for 2018. Football is clearly important to him.
But it is not more important than family.
"Jalyn spends a lot of time helping his mom at home," St. Paul's head coach Steve Mask said. "She depends on him to be a positive role model for her younger kids."
Posted on 8/23/17 at 9:51 am to TideSaint
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FAMILY AFFAIR
Armour-Davis has two young sisters - Brooklyn (3) and Nyla (11 months). When his mother (Johnta Davis) is working, she depends heavily on Jalyn.
"I've changed a lot of diapers," Armour-Davis said smiling. "It started with Brooklyn so now I kind of know how to handle Nyla. They stay home with me a lot while mom is working. I try my best to take care of them like anyone would their own child."
Armour-Davis said when Brooklyn was born, he was frustrated a bit with the situation at first. However, that didn't last long.
"It took a little while to adjust," he said. "But I wasn't driving at the time. I was in middle school. I know a lot of guys might be sitting in their room playing video games or whatever. I was helping my mom and taking care of my sisters, and I wouldn't trade that time I've had for anything. I'm going to miss it when I go to Tuscaloosa."
He said his devotion to family comes not only from his mother but also from his great grandfather, John Henry Davis. He died this spring at the age of 99.
"He was definitely the head of our family," Armour-Davis said. "We knew it was kind of that time when he passed, but it was still hard to deal with. I wish he could have lived until he was 100. He was one of those people who had a certain impact on everyone's life. When you met him one time, you didn't forget him."
Armour-Davis had his great grandfather on his mind later that week at the Class 4A-7A state track meet in Gulf Shores. At that event, he won both the Class 5A triple jump and the 100-meter dash.
"I knew he was watching me," he said. "I think the biggest thing my grandfather taught me was how to be a leader. He was always that. He wasn't afraid to speak out when he knew something wasn't right. That's the type impact I want to have in my life."
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