re: Class of 2015 Recruiting MEGATHREAD - Twilight Edition

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From AlabamaIntel:

K.J. Hill:


1.  North Little Rock High School wide receiver K.J. Hill took his official visit to the Capstone and had what his father called an “eye-opening” experience.  It led to him de-committing from the in-state Hawgs after pledging to them this past August 29th.  The Army All-American was a fixture in Fayetteville throughout the summer and fall, visiting multiple times before pledging, but Crimson Tide area recruiter Billy Napier continued to recruit the explosive slot receiver.  Hill unofficially visited Tuscaloosa for the Tide’s epic Iron Bowl 55-44 comeback win, which began to lead to the events of today.  Billy Napier then visited Hill in his native Little Rock just days before Razorbacks Offensive Coordinator Jim Chaney left to join new Pitt coach Pat Narduzzi’s coaching staff in the same position.  This uncertainty, as Arkansas has not named his replacement as of this writing, was the final straw after Hill received the red carpet treatment from Nick Saban & UA OC Lane Kiffin this weekend in Tuscaloosa.  Shortly after the visit, the North Little Rock HS star announced via Twitter he was de-committing and re-opening his recruitment.  According to his father, he will now have an in-home with National Champion OSU and visit Columbus this weekend.  His official to Fayetteville likely comes on the final weekend before signing day.  The Hawgs, along with Florida and Ole Miss join the Tide as his favorites.  Where does Alabama stand? Likely near the top if Hill is given the green light to join the class, as he admitted to fellow WR & official visitor Lawrence Cager, who said the 6-0 188-pounder admitted to being privately committed to Alabama earlier this summer…INTEL knows the staff really likes Hill but will have to decide how/if he fits with only 2-3 spots remaining…One other interesting nugget is that Hill’s former teammate, Tide RB Altee Tenpenny, was dismissed from the program Sunday…stay tuned!

Lawrence Cager


2.  Wide Receiver Lawrence Cager of Towson, Maryland, took his official visit to Tuscaloosa and had a great time according to sources.  This was his fourth visit to Tuscaloosa but the first for his mother, who was very impressed overall, especially with the academic plan.  Cager has held Alabama high among his favorites since putting on a dominant camp performance this past July, which saw his recruitment take off.  The 6-5 205-pounder enjoyed his host, rising sophomore WR Robert Foster, and talked with former All_American Amari Cooper for an hour as well.  With only 2-3 spots remaining, the UA staff would like to take one more wide receiver.  Will it be Cager?   The Maryland native has already taken official visits now to Virginia Tech, Ohio State, Wake Forest and now Alabama.  The Army All-American, who came VERY close to committing to the Crimson Tide on January 3rd at the Army All-American Bowl before being told to hold off, instead pledged to the Miami Hurricanes and will take his final official visit to Coral Gables next weekend.  It will likely play out by January 30th…INTEL prefers Cager to be in the class over Hill, who did not impress at The Opening or the Army game, because of his size and athletic ability.  


Daylon Charlot



3.  The third wide receiver to visit was Daylon Charlot of Patterson, Louisiana,  It was the first visit to Tuscaloosa since fall camp in August for the Under Armour All-American.  who was committed to the Tide early in the cycle at a Junior Day last February before an official visit to home-state LSU in mid-December led to a de-commitment.  The prevailing thought was Charlot would pledge to the Bayou Bengals at the Under Armour game, where the 6-0 180-pounder had a 54-yard punt return TD.   The Louisiana native seemed to be very pro-Alabama according to Cager and others on hand during his weekend visit, with most thinking he is already back in the fold, leaving a spot for one more wide receiver.  Will he go public soon, perhaps, but word is that this situation “could” last until signing day and play out much like former UA WR Kenny Bell’s, who decided to wait flip on signing day from LSU to Alabama.  Will be interesting to monitor…INTEL expects Charlot in the class.

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Sometimes loyalty trumps other things. Bobby and NS go back a long way.

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