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re: Class of 2016 Recruiting MEGATHREAD: Waiting On Demetris Robertson Edition
Posted on 7/26/15 at 12:40 am to chattabama
Posted on 7/26/15 at 12:40 am to chattabama
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BATON ROUGE, La. - From Thursday to Saturday, the LSU Tigers hosted several top prospects from across the country. There were some spectacular plays and prospects with some amazing talent on hand for the camp. However, only a select few are able to grab a spot on our list of top performers from the event.
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8 DT Raekwon Davis
Meridian (Miss.)
Recruiting Wrap: Davis is committed to Alabama.
Performance: Davis' arrival at camp generated quite a bit of buzz. His size made him immediately stick out in a crowd full of big guys and he did not disappoint. He came off the ball low and he was quick with his hands. He was able to maintain his leverage throughout his reps and won the majority of his one-on-ones.
I think all but two players listed in the Top 8 are committed to LSU. Nice, unbiased list there.
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Posted on 7/26/15 at 12:42 am to TideSaint
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25 ILB Thomas Johnston (2017)
Spanish Fort (Ala.)
Recruiting Wrap: Southern Miss has Johnston's attention and they are pursuing him in football and baseball.
Performance: Johnston worked at inside linebacker on Thursday and he had a solid performance from drills, to one-on-ones, to 7-on-7. He also ran the gauntlet after the first session and showed some impressive hands. In coverage he was physical but he also did a nice job of getting deep in his drops and making a play on the ball.
This kid made ESPN's Top 300 as well. I haven't heard much about him, but he's getting some nice pub recently.
Posted on 7/26/15 at 12:43 am to TideSaint
From memphisplaya via TSWSNBN:
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Meanwhile, no prospect in America is more impressive physically in person than four-star defensive tackle Raekwon Davis. In my estimation, Davis was as good as any prospect that worked out this week at LSU. He reminds me of former Tennessee Volunteers and Jacksonville Jaguars great John Henderson.
Posted on 7/26/15 at 12:47 am to TideSaint
Off topic, but how did I miss the story on the "typo" in the ACC media guide?
Posted on 7/26/15 at 12:53 am to chattabama
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Alabama has other targets on the board at the defensive end position, though it will be a battle. Some are straight defensive ends while others, like Kelly, have the versatility to drop into coverage. Here is a sampling:
* Jeffery Simmons, a four-star from Macon, Miss., who is also being recruited by Mississippi State, Ole Miss, LSU, Auburn and others.
* Terrell Hall, a four-star from Washington, D.C., who has visited Alabama twice this year. The most recent was a five-night trip for camp and a cookout. Hall is committed to Ohio State, though.
* Janarius Robinson, a four-star from Panama City who is committed to Florida State. He has maintained interest in Alabama despite his early verbal to the Seminoles.
* Marlon Davidson, a five-star from Greenville. He has family ties to Auburn but visited Alabama late this week.
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ETA: Looks like Kelly bit hook, line, and sinker into Dabo's "no juco" line.
This post was edited on 7/26/15 at 12:55 am
Posted on 7/26/15 at 12:58 am to chattabama
Dabo is such a little prick.
Posted on 7/26/15 at 12:58 am to chattabama
There's a thread on the LSUrb that is hinting about Rashard Lawrence giving LSU a silent commitment today.
We've all heard the story of LSU and silent commitments before.
We've all heard the story of LSU and silent commitments before.
Posted on 7/26/15 at 1:00 am to Cobrasize
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Dabo is such a little prick.
Yeah. Stuff like this is why I do not want Dabo when CNS hangs it up. I would take Auburn's offensive coordinator as our next coach before I'd want Dabo anywhere near UA.
Posted on 7/26/15 at 1:06 am to chattabama
I agree, didn't Raekwon McMillan say that Dabo did alot of negative recruiting about Bama?
Posted on 7/26/15 at 1:16 am to Cobrasize
Yeah he did. Basically focused his entire recruiting efforts on steering him away from Bama.
Posted on 7/26/15 at 1:25 am to chattabama
You would think that he wouldn't want to burn bridges down here. That's basically a little bitch move. I hope he doesn't even get mentioned for the Bama job when Saban retires.
Posted on 7/26/15 at 1:59 am to Rizzy
The reason was one of his core classes didn't fit into Wisconsins requirements. It happens all the time out of state kids try to go to Wisconsin for football. An in state kid with a 14 ACT can get in but he can't with a 22.
Posted on 7/26/15 at 2:15 am to UhOhOreo
Didn't their last coach leave because of admissions or that was part of it?He couldn't recruit like he wanted or something like that.
Posted on 7/26/15 at 2:19 am to Cobrasize
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Didn't their last coach leave because of admissions or that was part of it?
Bielema? He left because the athletic department wouldn't give him money to help compete with other schools in regards to hiring/retaining assistant coaches.
Posted on 7/26/15 at 2:19 am to TideSaint
Jake Fromm named a Top 3 of Alabama, Ole Miss and South Carolina.
Posted on 7/26/15 at 2:21 am to TideSaint
Posted on 7/26/15 at 2:23 am to TideSaint
Not Bielema, I meant Gary Anderson. I just couldn't think of his name.
Posted on 7/26/15 at 2:52 am to TideSaint
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Running back Elijah Holyfield, the son of boxing royalty and a premier 2016 college football prospect, is entering the final phase of his recruitment.
The 4-star playmaker is now focused on five programs moving forward, according to a video released by Scout.com. Holyfield identified Alabama, Auburn, Georgia, South Carolina and Tennessee as the teams on top.
This SEC battle will be decided in just six weeks:
— Elijah Holyfield (@EH_taught_me) July 24, 2015
Holyfield, whose father is five-time world heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield, trimmed down a list that previously featured 10 programs. Notre Dame, Oregon, USC, Louisville and Miami missed the cut this time.
He's keeping the process relatively local, as the allure of SEC competition is simply too captivating for the Atlanta-area rusher to ignore. Regional powerhouses have remained ardent throughout his recruitment.
“It's really tempting, because they don’t want to let you get out,” Holyfield told Lindsey Thiry of the Los Angeles Times. “A lot of schools are by me and they come by almost every time they can."
The 5'10", 204-pound prospect is rated fifth nationally among running backs in 247Sports' composite rankings. He nears his senior season at Woodward Academy considered one of America's top uncommitted offensive talents.
Holyfield rushed for a career-best 1,735 yards and 25 touchdowns in 2014, averaging 6.6 yards per carry. He added 27 receptions for 289 yards and three scores.
Now that Holyfield is headed toward a decision, let's take a look at his remaining contenders. We applied odds to each team, based on the likelihood he lands with that university.
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Posted on 7/26/15 at 2:52 am to TideSaint
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Alabama: 4-to-1
The Crimson Tide probably would've been our favorite among this group just a week ago, but things changed dramatically a few days ago. North Carolina running back B. J. Emmons, rated third nationally at the position, pledged to Alabama on July 20.
His presence, along with top-rated 2015 rusher Damien Harris, seemingly lessens the likelihood Holyfield lands in Tuscaloosa. Bleacher Report heard rumblings at The Opening that Holyfield was leaning toward the Crimson Tide, but head coach Nick Saban was still searching for a 2016 rusher at that stage.
Still, we've seen Alabama repeatedly overcome its crowded depth chart while targeting blue-chip recruits. The Tide signed six top-five running back prospects during the past five cycles and already hold a commitment from No. 1 overall 2017 rusher Najee Harris.
"The tradition they have at running backs and winning national championships is great," Holyfield told Chris Kirschner of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
FWIW, they have Auburn with the best odds of landing him at 2/1.
Posted on 7/26/15 at 2:54 am to TideSaint
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According to 247Sports, Shyheim Carter is a 4-star cornerback who is committed to the Alabama Crimson Tide.
Bleacher Report College Football Analyst Michael Felder gives three reasons why Carter will be a star in Tuscaloosa.
How good can Carter be for Alabama? Check out the video and let us know!
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