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re: Class of 2016 Recruiting MEGATHREAD: Waiting On Demetris Robertson Edition
Posted on 5/13/15 at 11:37 am to Coach Bobby Williams
Posted on 5/13/15 at 11:37 am to Coach Bobby Williams
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InsideBamaRecruiting @RTRnews · 12h 12 hours ago
University School of Jackson 2017 4-Star OT Trey Smith (@smithtrey98) Tells me he will visit #Alabama May 29th
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Posted on 5/13/15 at 11:59 am to chattabama
Bartow put in a CB for Pass to Alabama on February 23rd and said today he is still confident in that pick.
Posted on 5/13/15 at 12:50 pm to TideSaint
Haskins will announce on Friday. It's likely to be Maryland. Wonder how this affects Diggs.
Posted on 5/13/15 at 1:38 pm to chattabama
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Haskins will announce on Friday. It's likely to be Maryland.
Oh well. They are getting a good one.
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Wonder how this affects Diggs.
Diggs says they are a package deal. I would think his brother's issues at Maryland would keep him away from there but who knows?
Posted on 5/13/15 at 2:47 pm to TideSaint
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Where is Vienna, Ga? That is a common question, but for those that love college football recruiting, it is where former five-star defensive tackle Montavious Adams played.
Adams, now a starter at Auburn University paved the way in the small South Georgia town for some of his teammates to get looks from college coaches and one of those is Antonneous Clayton.
Over a dozen schools have pulled the trigger on Clayton with Kentucky being the most recent school to offer the 6-foot-3, 217 pound rush end and the Wildcats join many others in the SEC on Clayton's offer list.
Alabama, Auburn, Florida, Ole Miss, Mississippi State, and Tennessee are other SEC schools who have all offered the junior who had 77 tackles, 22 tackles for loss, and 15 sacks in 2014. Louisville and Miami are two ACC schools to keep an eye on who have targeted the No. 5-ranked defensive end in Georgia too.
Just over a month ago, not many knew about Clayton, but he has burst onto the scene this spring and he has his eyes on schools not too far from home.
"I like Alabama, Florida, and Ole Miss the most right now," said Clayton. "I like schools in the SEC because of the speed and the type of players that play for those schools."
Kirby Smart was recently in Vienna to check on Clayton and the Tide will likely have him back on their campus this summer to camp. Clayton was in Tuscaloosa, Ala. for A-Day (spring game) and things could not have gone better.
"When I was over at Alabama for their spring game I really liked it. They have great tradition there, the environment is great, and the coaches there made me feel at home. It was my first time there and everything lived up to my expectations."
The crowd and excitement stood out as much anything to Clayton that day and it was only a spring game.
"There was a lot of people there, and that was just for a spring game, so I cannot imagine what it is like for a real game. I know Alabama has great fans and I really like that. I want to get back there for a big game in the fall."
During the visit, Nick Saban spoke with Clayton about academics, how he wanted Clayton back for another visit, and of course, the UA. offer. The offer caught Clayton by surprise.
Other offers surprised the three-star too.
Ole Miss offered him before most on his list of 13 schools and that meant something to him.
"When I got the offer from Ole Miss, it really gave me some confidence and made me believe in myself more," said Clayton. "I was not getting too much attention at that time, so that offer changed things for me. It really made me believe I could get bigger offers."
Now Clayton wants to get out to Oxford, Miss. to check out the Rebels.
"Since Ole Miss offered me I have done some research on them and I like their graduation rate, their defense, and I like a lot that I have read about them. It has one of the top defenses in the SEC and I like that a lot. I really like the defensive line coach [Chris] Kiffin and I want to visit there this summer."
The offer that may have brought the biggest smile to his face came from Florida. Clayton grew up in South Georgia following the Gators and he watched Urban Meyer win there, he saw Tim Tebow win the Heisman Trophy, and that is a school he really wanted an offer from.
"I grew up watching Florida a lot and I am a big fan of the Gators," said Clayton. "When coach [Geoff] Collins (defensive coordinator) tweeted me one day about the offer, it blew my mind. I have been watching a lot of Florida football and I have a lot of interest in them.
"Florida always has good athletes, I like how their defense plays, and Tim Tebow is one of my favorite players. I will be down there to visit as soon as I can."
Plenty of other schools are in this race, like Louisville and Miami along with Mississippi State. Georgia and others could evaluate him this summer at camp to see if it wants to offer as well.
Clayton has a list of favorites now, but that list could change moving forward. He does not plan to make a decision in the near future, so unofficial visits this summer will be key, then the official visits down the road could play a big role in his decision.
"I am going to wait to make my decision. I am still getting offers and I know I want to take some visits before I commit," said Clayton. "I just need to wait, be patient, and I will commit later this year or somewhere close to signing day.
"I will get out to many schools this summer, then see games this fall, and look at all my offers before I make my decision."
Posted on 5/13/15 at 2:51 pm to TideSaint
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Alabama has a commitment from one tight end in Ballwin, Mo., standout Brendan Scales, but the Crimson Tide coaches are courting others as well.
One possibility is Darel Middleton, a three-star recruit in the 247Sports composite from Oak Ridge, Tenn. He is being recruited primarily by assistant Bobby Williams.
Middleton recently made a trip to Tuscaloosa with Tee Higgins, a five-star receiver from the class of 2017 who also earned an Alabama offer.
Middleton said Alabama is in his top three with Arizona State and South Carolina, but seems to know where he currently fits in the coaches' plans.
"They've got a lot of tight ends that came in or have committed so it's kind of on the edge there with my offer," Middleton said. "If I can (be) that top tight end that they bring in, that'll probably be where I go."
But the 6-foot-6, 250-pound Middleton is also a defensive end, and could eventually get a look there.
"They really like me on both sides of the ball and they're willing to give me the time and opportunity to let me play where I want to play," Middleton said. "I feel like I'm better at tight end, but everybody around me, my coaches at high school, think my money's at D-end."
Middleton loved everything about his recent visit to Tuscaloosa on May 2.
"They showed me a great time," Middleton said. "I felt like I've been there already at least more than one time. It feels like I've been there a lot. I was comfortable around the people I was around. Being in the community, I went into a store and met some man I didn't know, but he knew me. That shows how much their fans are into their football."
Middleton said he hopes to make trips to Oregon State, Arizona State, Florida State, LSU and Notre Dame soon, and wants to make another trip to Tuscaloosa.
"Soon, that's something I look forward to," he said. "I've got to get to Alabama. I loved it down there. I've been a lot of places and nothing is like Alabama."
He won't rule out going to a college far away, though.
"That's why I actually like Oregon State so much," Middleton said. "I'm so far from everybody I can't get in any trouble. I don't know anybody up there, so I'd have to get used to it. By that time, I would be graduating college. It would be good for me to be far away from home."
Middleton said he hopes to make his commitment during his senior season.
Posted on 5/13/15 at 2:56 pm to TideSaint
Posted on 5/13/15 at 2:57 pm to TideSaint
Posted on 5/13/15 at 3:15 pm to TideSaint
Some news from Auburn's 247 site:
-Garrett Bolles is visiting them on the 29th. I assume he will stop by Tuscaloosa as well.
-Auburn visited Woody Barrett yesterday. They think he will announce his commitment next month. No prediction.
-Garrett Bolles is visiting them on the 29th. I assume he will stop by Tuscaloosa as well.
-Auburn visited Woody Barrett yesterday. They think he will announce his commitment next month. No prediction.
Posted on 5/13/15 at 3:40 pm to TideSaint
Erroll Thompson says Alabama and Mississippi State are recruiting him the hardest.
Posted on 5/13/15 at 3:42 pm to TideSaint
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So who are Alabama's top DB targets again? (no order)
Cornerback
Shyheim Carter, Rivals100 from Kentwood High School in La. (Alabama commitment)
Levonta Taylor, five-star from Ocean Lakes High School in Virginia Beach, Va. (FSU commitment)
Chauncey Gardner, Rivals100 from Cocoa High School in Fla. (Florida commitment)
Jared Mayden, four-star from Sachse High School in Texas
Safety
Joshua Perry, three-star from Amite High School in La. (Alabama commitment)
Andrew Pryts, four-star from Hickory High School in Hermitage, Pa.
Jacquelle Green, four-star from D'Iberville High School in Miss.
Shawn Jennings, three-star safety from Dadeville High School in Ala.
Safety or corner
Nigel Warrior, Rivals100 from Peachtree Ridge High School in Suwanee, Ga.
Nigel Knott, four-star from Germantown High School in Madison, Miss.
What if all want to commit to Alabama? Which ones have priority?
I know many are wondering who has first priority to commit. It's really not the case. It's more of which players pull the trigger first. Alabama will take the players listed above. All of these players listed are takes by Alabama, but for limited spots. They do not have to audition at camp. They are all defensive back targets.
Posted on 5/13/15 at 3:46 pm to TideSaint
I guess the Deontay Anderson ship has sailed
Posted on 5/13/15 at 3:48 pm to Rizzy
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I guess the Deontay Anderson ship has sailed
I was surprised he wasn't on the list as well.
Posted on 5/13/15 at 3:48 pm to TideSaint
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Pelicanpreps.com will be releasing a position by position ranking of Louisiana's top 2016 prospects. The athletes ranked are not set in stone and subject to change as the weeks pass. Here is a look at the top 5 among defensive tackles.
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Rashard Lawrence
Neville (LA)
Lawrence is arguably the best DT prospect in Louisiana for the 2016 class. He has been blessed with size and strength to battle in the trenches. Like most defensive linemen, he commonly is a lot stronger than the guy lining up across from him. Starring for a program like Neville (LA) says two things. For starters it shows that you're clearly good enough to be "the man" on a talented defense. On the flip side it also highlights that you play with other talented defensive personnel. This isn't necessarily a fault of Lawrence. His challenge will be to play up to his high level at all times and not to the level of his weekly competition. Currently he is holding offers in the double digits. Expect Lawrence to produce another dominating season.
Posted on 5/13/15 at 3:50 pm to TideSaint
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Mastephon Taylor
Mc Donogh 35 (LA)
Taylor is a legit 300 pounder and has always been a huge specimen on campus. He is another raw prospect, but has extreme upside for guy his size. He gets it done with power and eats up blocks in the middle. He has multiple offers from schools around the country; this includes national powers Florida State, Alabama and LSU.
247 doesn't list an offer from Alabama for him.
Posted on 5/13/15 at 5:00 pm to TideSaint
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Brett McMurphy ?@McMurphyESPN
Alabama would take QB Everett Golson but skeptical SEC would grant waiver, source told @ESPN
Posted on 5/13/15 at 5:11 pm to chattabama
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Brett McMurphy ?@McMurphyESPN Alabama would take QB Everett Golson but skeptical SEC would grant waiver, source told @ESPN
Posted on 5/13/15 at 5:38 pm to TideSaint
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Dwayne Haskins, Jr. @dh_simba7 · 1h 1 hour ago
I will be commiting at my high school. Bullis, in Potomac MD. Praise God ???? #Bama #UMD #WeAre #ND #VTech #ChompChomp #CHOPNation
Looks like we will be a hat on the table
Posted on 5/13/15 at 6:59 pm to chattabama
Noooooooooooooooo!
Posted on 5/13/15 at 10:10 pm to BIGJLAW
Possible new commit?
'16 DE/OLB Alton Robinson
Nevermind:
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Judson Booster Club @JudsonAthletics
JABC would like to congratulate Junior, Alton Robinson (football), for his verbal commitment to ALABAMA! #Rockets!
'16 DE/OLB Alton Robinson
Nevermind:
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Andrew Bone @AndrewJBone
Texas LB Alton Robinson did not commit to #Alabama this evening despite reports. He was offered today. Alabama likes him a lot. @TideSports
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