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Posted on 8/5/19 at 12:46 pm to Taskrj
Posted on 8/5/19 at 12:46 pm to Taskrj
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Alabama football is on track to gain its ninth No. 1 signing class in the last ten recruiting cycles. Check out a current list of 2020 verbal commits.
2019 was another No. 1 signing class for Alabama football. Going back to the 2011 signing class the Alabama Crimson Tide has finished No. 1 every season except for the 2018 class.
The team and player rankings in this post are provided by the 247Sports Composite.
Alabama football is on track to gain its ninth No. 1 signing class in the last ten recruiting cycles. Check out a current list of 2020 verbal commits.
2019 was another No. 1 signing class for Alabama football. Going back to the 2011 signing class the Alabama Crimson Tide has finished No. 1 every season except for the 2018 class.
The team and player rankings in this post are provided by the 247Sports Composite.
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Posted on 8/5/19 at 12:46 pm to Taskrj
For most schools, a 2020 signing class will not be solidified until next February. The Alabama football staff is so far along to another No. 1 class, it is possible the Tide will be finished by the end of the Early Signing Period in December.
The Crimson Tide currently has the No. 2 class, behind Clemson and followed by LSU and Georgia. While it could finish early, Nick Saban will probably hold a spot or two open for one or two elite prospects to sign in February.
The Crimson Tide staff is taking advantage of the state of Alabama having more than its normal share of talented players in the 2020 cycle.
Eight members of the 2020 class are from the state of Alabama.
The Crimson Tide currently has the No. 2 class, behind Clemson and followed by LSU and Georgia. While it could finish early, Nick Saban will probably hold a spot or two open for one or two elite prospects to sign in February.
The Crimson Tide staff is taking advantage of the state of Alabama having more than its normal share of talented players in the 2020 cycle.
Eight members of the 2020 class are from the state of Alabama.
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Posted on 8/5/19 at 12:46 pm to Taskrj
Current List of 2020 Verbal Commits – as of July 18, 2019 – 22 commits
Note: This post will be updated with each new commit or de-commit.
Chris Braswell – 6’3" and 220 pounds – 5-Star, St. Frances Academy, Baltimore, MD; No. 1 WDE and No. 14 Player Overall
Drew Sanders – 6’5" and 222 pounds – 5-Star, Denton, TX; No. 3 ATH and No. 27 overall
Quandarrius Robinson – 6’4" and 217 pounds – 4-Star, Jackson-Olin, Birmingham, AL; No. 5 OLB and No. 53 overall
Thaiu Jones-Bell – 5’11” and 187 pounds – 4-Star, Opa Locka, FL; No. 15 WR and No. 68 overall
Demouy Kennedy – 6’3" and 205 pounds – 4-Star, Theodore, AL; No. 3 ILB and No. 73 overall
Will Anderson – 6’3" and 233 pounds – 4-Star, Hampton, GA; No. 5 WDE and No. 91 overall
Jayson Jones – 6’6"; 340 pounds – 4-Star, Calera, AL; No. 9 DT and No. 101 overall
Roydell Williams – 5’10” and 202 pounds – 4-Star; Hueytown, AL; No. 11 RB and No. 103 overall
Brian Branch – 6' and 182 pounds – 4-Star, Tyrone, GA; No. 5 Safety and No. 110 overall
Malachi Moore – 5’11” and 171 pounds – 4-Star, Trussville, AL; No. 18 CB and No. 135 overall
Tim Smith – 6’4" and 340 pounds – 4-Star, Sebastian, FL; No. 13 DT and No. 156 overall
Javon Baker – 6' and 180 pounds – 4-Star; Powder Springs, GA; No. 33 WR and No. 173 overall
Jackson Bratton – 6’3" and 225 pounds – 4-Star; Muscle Shoals. AL; No. 7 ILB and No. 184 overall
Note: This post will be updated with each new commit or de-commit.
Chris Braswell – 6’3" and 220 pounds – 5-Star, St. Frances Academy, Baltimore, MD; No. 1 WDE and No. 14 Player Overall
Drew Sanders – 6’5" and 222 pounds – 5-Star, Denton, TX; No. 3 ATH and No. 27 overall
Quandarrius Robinson – 6’4" and 217 pounds – 4-Star, Jackson-Olin, Birmingham, AL; No. 5 OLB and No. 53 overall
Thaiu Jones-Bell – 5’11” and 187 pounds – 4-Star, Opa Locka, FL; No. 15 WR and No. 68 overall
Demouy Kennedy – 6’3" and 205 pounds – 4-Star, Theodore, AL; No. 3 ILB and No. 73 overall
Will Anderson – 6’3" and 233 pounds – 4-Star, Hampton, GA; No. 5 WDE and No. 91 overall
Jayson Jones – 6’6"; 340 pounds – 4-Star, Calera, AL; No. 9 DT and No. 101 overall
Roydell Williams – 5’10” and 202 pounds – 4-Star; Hueytown, AL; No. 11 RB and No. 103 overall
Brian Branch – 6' and 182 pounds – 4-Star, Tyrone, GA; No. 5 Safety and No. 110 overall
Malachi Moore – 5’11” and 171 pounds – 4-Star, Trussville, AL; No. 18 CB and No. 135 overall
Tim Smith – 6’4" and 340 pounds – 4-Star, Sebastian, FL; No. 13 DT and No. 156 overall
Javon Baker – 6' and 180 pounds – 4-Star; Powder Springs, GA; No. 33 WR and No. 173 overall
Jackson Bratton – 6’3" and 225 pounds – 4-Star; Muscle Shoals. AL; No. 7 ILB and No. 184 overall
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Posted on 8/5/19 at 12:46 pm to Taskrj
Traeshon Holden – 6’3" and 195 pounds – 4-Star; Harbor City, CA; No. 41 WR and No. 213 overall
Javier Morton – 6' and 175 pounds – 4-Star, Stone Mountain, GA; No. 17 CB and No. 222 overall
Kristian Story – 6’1" and 210 pounds – 4-Star, Lanett, AL; No. 9 Athlete and No. 224 overall
Jah-Marian Latham – 6’3" and 280 pounds – 4-Star; Reform, AL; No. 24 DT and No. 286 overall
Jahquez Robinson – 6’1" and 174 pounds – 3-Star; Jacksonville, FL; No. 26 CB and No. 305 overall
Damieon George – 6’6" and 348 pounds – 3-Star; Houston, TX; No. 36 OT and No. 437 overall
Xavier Hill – 6’3" and 325 pounds – 3-Star; Olive Branch, MS; No. 27 Offensive Guard and No. 469 overall
Caden Clark – 6’4" and 246 pounds – 3-Star; Akron, OH; No. 13 Tight End and No. 485 overall
Seth McLaughlin – 6’4" and 270 pounds – 3-Star, Buford, GA; No. 54 OT and No. 651 overall
Javier Morton – 6' and 175 pounds – 4-Star, Stone Mountain, GA; No. 17 CB and No. 222 overall
Kristian Story – 6’1" and 210 pounds – 4-Star, Lanett, AL; No. 9 Athlete and No. 224 overall
Jah-Marian Latham – 6’3" and 280 pounds – 4-Star; Reform, AL; No. 24 DT and No. 286 overall
Jahquez Robinson – 6’1" and 174 pounds – 3-Star; Jacksonville, FL; No. 26 CB and No. 305 overall
Damieon George – 6’6" and 348 pounds – 3-Star; Houston, TX; No. 36 OT and No. 437 overall
Xavier Hill – 6’3" and 325 pounds – 3-Star; Olive Branch, MS; No. 27 Offensive Guard and No. 469 overall
Caden Clark – 6’4" and 246 pounds – 3-Star; Akron, OH; No. 13 Tight End and No. 485 overall
Seth McLaughlin – 6’4" and 270 pounds – 3-Star, Buford, GA; No. 54 OT and No. 651 overall
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Posted on 8/5/19 at 1:02 pm to Taskrj
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In addition to the players above, we believe the Alabama football staff wants to take two more defensive linemen and another wide receiver.
WR (1)-Henderson or Boutte
DL (2)-Burch and ??
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Posted on 8/5/19 at 3:41 pm to RammerJammer91
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DL (2)-Burch and ??
Jacobian Guillory
Reggie Grimes
McKinnley Jackson
Just a guess
Posted on 8/5/19 at 3:42 pm to RammerJammer91
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WR (1)-Henderson or Boutte
I hope it is Henderson
Posted on 8/5/19 at 3:54 pm to TideWarrior
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I hope it is Henderson
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On Monday, BamaOnLine caught up with Henderson's father... "Definitely in the works," Chris Henderson Sr. told BOL of an official visit to Tuscaloosa. "Maybe (for the) Tennessee game."
I think Bama might flip Kayshon Boutte and Jermaine Burton to complete the WR class
If Bama doesn't get Burch, maybe they'll take Grimes -- assuming Bama definitely wants to take a fast athletic DE.
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Posted on 8/5/19 at 3:57 pm to RammerJammer91
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Boutte
Would be an amazing pull by you guys. Personally, I don't see it happening, but I'll never count Saban completely out. I think the kid's just enjoying the process and saying the right things.
What are you guys hearing about McKinley Jackson? I was really bummed when he decommitted from us, but it seems like his stock has taken a bit if a dip. I know he's not supposed to announce until NSD, but would he be a take for y'all if he wanted in today?
Posted on 8/5/19 at 4:04 pm to whitefoot
I could be wrong, but I think Bama would gladly take McKinnley Jackson's commitment this early.
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Posted on 8/5/19 at 4:58 pm to TidalSurge1
Get to know Drake Maye, Alabama’s QB of the future (al.com)
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Future Alabama quarterback Drake Maye isn’t shy about his goal for the 2019 season. “Win the state championship,” he said. “That’s all I care about. Just winning.”
Maye, a junior at Myers Park (N.C.), High threw for more than 3,200 yards and 36 touchdowns last season as Myers Park (N.C.) advanced to the North Carolina high school semifinals.
Now standing 6-foot-5 and weighing more than 200 pounds, Maye is considered one of the nation’s top quarterback prospects in the Class of 2021. A 4-star prospect, he’s currently ranked No. 90 nationally and No. 7 among pro-style quarterbacks, according to the 247Sports Composite rankings.
Maye committed to Alabama last month and immediately became the centerpiece of Alabama’s 2021 class. “It’s hard to turn down when Coach Saban wants you to be his quarterback,” Maye said.
Alabama has 22 players for in its current Class of 2020 list of commitments, but no quarterback. Locking down Maye so early before 2021 signing day means the Tide has its quarterback of the future after signing Alabama legacies Taulia Tagovailoa and Paul Tyson last year.
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Posted on 8/5/19 at 4:59 pm to TidalSurge1
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What’s Alabama getting in Maye? Anthony Boone, Maye’s private quarterback coach, described him as “a big, athletic kid” with “a huge arm.”
“I don’t know if his tape shows how athletic he is,” said Boone, who works with QB Country North Carolina, “because in the system he has he doesn’t have to do much with his feet but make sure he doesn’t get sacked and has time to get the ball to his big-time receivers.
“He can make every throw on the field from just about any arm angle, just about any platform,” Boone added. “He is a pure passer, can really spin the rock. He has great anticipation and great touch.”
See Maye’s sophomore highlights: hudl
Maye’s father played at North Carolina and threw for a school-record 406 yards against Georgia Tech in 1987. One older brother played basketball at North Carolina and won a national title and another older brother played on a national championship baseball team at Florida.
At Myers Park (N.C.) High in Charlotte, former NFL quarterbacks coach Josh McCown is an assistant coach, and his presence can only enhance Maye’s development. Maye is throwing to Texas A&M commit Muhsin Muhammad III and North Carolina State commit Porter Rooks, both seniors, this season.
“He’s a guy I fully believe will rise to any occasion no matter what situation he’s put in,” Boone said. “He knows how to compete. He likes to compete. He’s full on-board about embracing whatever is thrown his way.
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Posted on 8/5/19 at 5:16 pm to TidalSurge1
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Maye spoke to AL.com recently, and here’s excerpts from the conversation:
Q: Why did you choose Alabama and why make the decision now, before you even play your junior season of high school football?
A: "I was down at Alabama in the spring and watched them practice and sat with the coaches and Coach Saban. Then, in the summer I went again to throw, and then kind of sat down with Coach Saban. He said I was the guy he wanted in my class, and a lot of quarterbacks were already committing – there’s probably six or seven of the top guys were already committed. That was the situation. I loved Alabama. I think it’s hard to turn down when Coach Saban wants you to be his quarterback. That’s basically it.”
Q: How or is life different now that you’re recognized as Drake Maye, Alabama QB commit?
A: “It’s a lot different. A lot of people are coming after me know. Now, people in my area and playing in high school, they’ll be coming at me. It’ll be fun. It’s been awesome so far. I’m really excited. I’m trying to recruit, try to get some other guys committed to Alabama. So, it’s fun.”
Q: You have two full high school seasons to go, but how do you balance concentrating on high school while already knowing your college destination?
A: “I think it’s very important to be a leader on the team. I’m going to play (at Alabama), but at the end of the day that doesn’t matter as much as winning a state championship, so I’m just focused on the first game. That’s the ultimate goal, to win a state championship.”
Q: What are you doing better today than, say, 365 days ago?
A: “I feel a lot of more comfortable back there. I’ve got comfortability to check the play at the start. I’m a big leader on the team now, I’m an upperclassman now. I just feel like a full year of experience and making it to the semifinals is a lot. I think that helps along the way. I’m looking forward to the season. It’ll be fun.”
Q: Leadership comes with playing quarterback and you mentioned recruiting other players to Alabama. How do you feel about that role in shaping the Tide’s 2021 class?
A: “It’s very important. People, they look at a class and say, ‘Who’s the quarterback?’ That’s the first thing they ask. I think me just getting guys around me and getting guys just as good or better, it’s very important. Grow the relationship with some of the top guys in the country. It’s a big deal. I’m looking forward to talking to some guys at game or talking to some guys over the phone. I enjoy it a lot. It’s been fun.”
Q: You do have two high school seasons to play and there’s a significant amount of time before you can sign, can you see any scenario in which you wouldn’t sign with Alabama?
A: “As of right now, no sir. I’m 100% all-in. I’m focused on my high school season, but I’m looking forward to getting down there this fall. Right now, all Alabama. Roll Tide!”
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Posted on 8/5/19 at 5:16 pm to TidalSurge1
How HS lineman went from unknown to Alabama commit (al.com)
3-star OG Xavier Hill 6-3/325 MS hudl
3-star OG Xavier Hill 6-3/325 MS hudl
This post was edited on 8/5/19 at 5:22 pm
Posted on 8/5/19 at 7:48 pm to TidalSurge1
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I think Bama will flip Kayshon Boutte and Jermaine Burton to complete the WR class
No way that’s happening, L8U done hired Scott Woodard he going to be the difference. L8U gettin everybody. All your cruits belong to Woodard.
This post was edited on 8/5/19 at 7:51 pm
Posted on 8/5/19 at 9:37 pm to RammerJammer91
Hypothetically if we had signed Baron Browning a couple years back, I feel like he and Moses would have been a great duo at LB. We were close for him correct? Maybe runner up for him and Shaun wade?
Posted on 8/5/19 at 9:40 pm to TidalSurge1
That his step-dad or his coach?
Posted on 8/5/19 at 10:00 pm to MontyFranklyn
Looks like it's his coach Justin Riley: LINK
Posted on 8/5/19 at 10:24 pm to TizzyT4theUofA
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No way that’s happening, L8U done hired Scott Woodard he going to be the difference. L8U gettin everybody. All your cruits belong to Woodard.
Who?
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