re: Class of 2016 Recruiting MEGATHREAD: Waiting On Demetris Robertson Edition

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22. 5-star DT Derrick Brown

Height/Weight: 6'4", 309 lbs

High School: Lanier (Buford, Georgia)

247Sports Ranking: No. 5 DT, No. 22 overall

Bleacher Report Score: 95/100


Considering: Alabama, Auburn, Clemson, Georgia and Mississippi State

Derrick Brown's most recent visit came late last month when he attended a junior day at Alabama, as detailed by Shane Youngblood of BamaOnLine. As noted by Jake Rowe of Dawgs247, Brown turned in a dominant junior season by registering 101 tackles, including 26 for loss, with 17.5 sacks.

He's also accumulated more than 20 offers, per Rowe.



Bleacher Report Analysis

The first thing that stands out with Brown is how well he moves for being 300-plus pounds. He can make plays sideline to sideline and has great power at the point of attack.

Brown is also quick off the ball, which makes him almost unfair to block at the prep level. He packs a punch when he tackles as well. Overall, Brown appears to be one of the most dominant players in the 2016 class, regardless of position.

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7. 5-star OLB Lyndell Wilson

Height/Weight: 6'2", 220 lbs

High School: Carver (Montgomery, Alabama)

247 Ranking: No. 2 OLB/No. 7 Overall

Bleacher Report Score: 91/100



Lyndell Wilson is determined to keep all of his options open, but on Jan. 22, he announced his top seven schools via Twitter. Oregon, Alabama, Auburn, Louisville, Tennessee, Georgia and USC all made the list, although there is still time for other schools to make their way up Wilson's ladder.

Alabama is a strong contender in Wilson's recruiting race. He's made multiple unofficial visits to Tuscaloosa, but he's also visited Auburn and Tennessee, according to 247Sports.



Bleacher Report Analysis

Although Wilson is an outstanding tackler and a physical athlete, Wilson's instincts are among his best qualities. He is quick to read a play and make the right decision. Wilson brings a level of toughness to a defensive front seven, and his tenacity will be welcomed at the next level.

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2. 5-star DT Rashan Gary

Height/Weight: 6'4", 285 lbs

High School: Paramus Catholic (Scotch Plains, New Jersey)

247Sports Ranking: No. 1 DT, No. 2 overall

Bleacher Report Score: 95/100

Considering: Alabama, Michigan, Notre Dame, Ohio State and Penn State

Rashan Gary has offers from a number of top programs, and he visited Rutgers, Maryland and Penn State for games last season. According to Evan G. Watkins of VTScoop, Gary's most recent trip was to Virginia Tech for a junior day earlier this month.



Bleacher Report Analysis

Gary is a freakish athlete who has the ability to play defensive end. He does an excellent job of keeping a low pad level off the snap and then using his hands and power to knock his opponent off balance.

Gary has the speed and the quickness to chase plays laterally, and his ability as a pass-rusher from the interior is what separates him in a loaded class at defensive tackle. He is a powerful force whose game translates favorably to the next level.

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With Alabama's 2015 recruiting class signed and in the books, it's time to get familiar with a new batch of prospects. Over the next several days, AL.com will be providing position-by-position looks at Alabama's top targets in the 2016 recruiting cycle. Today, we're analyzing the linebacker position.

TOP LINEBACKER TARGET

Ben Davis (6-foot-4, 230 pounds | Gordo, Ala.)

The state of Alabama will have a pair of five-star prospects at the position, but the Crimson Tide have a better shot at landing Davis, the son of Alabama's all-time leading tackler Wayne Davis. Ben Davis is rated as the No. 26 prospect in the country in the 247Sports composite. He's listed as an outside linebacker and though Alabama appears to be an overwhelming favorite, don't count out Auburn and other top SEC schools.

3 MORE TO WATCH

Lyndell "Mack" Wilson (6-foot-2, 20 pounds | Montgomery, Ala.)

Wilson and Davis will battle it out for the state's top prospect in 2016 along with Wilson's Carver teammate, defensive end Marlon Davidson. Alabama and Auburn will battle for Wilson, rated as the No. 7 player in the 247Sports composite and also as a five-star recruit. Wilson has been to both places multiple times and has numerous offers from around the country.

Tre Lamar (6-foot-4, 250 pounds | Roswell, Ga.)

Lamar is a four-star inside linebacker with some size. He released a top five that included Alabama, so the Crimson Tide are squarely in the mix for the No. 153 player in the 247Sports composite. Tennessee, South Carolina, Mississippi State and Clemson are also in the top 5. He'll likely take multiple visits to Alabama this spring and summer.

Devin White (6-foot-1, 235, Springhill, La.)

Running back or linebacker? His 247Sports profile lists him as both, and Alabama is in the mix trying to get another top prospect out of Louisiana. It's not easy, but the Crimson Tide can usually get one or two out of there in each class. LSU is a big favorite.

IN-STATE WATCH

P.J. Blue (6-foot-3, 205 pounds | Jemison, Ala.)

Alabama is a state with some top linebacker talent in 2016, but Blue is a rising star. He picked up an Alabama offer at a recent junior day, but did not commit. He grew up an Alabama fan and if the Crimson Tide push for a commitment, the coaches could get one. Clemson has offered and he held a UAB offer before the program shut its doors. HIGHLIGHTS. Keep an eye on Hoover's Jeremiah Moon and Central-Phenix City's Jamal Couch as well.

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