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

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Five-star linebacker Ben Davis, a senior football player from Gordo High School, was presented honorary game jerseys at the American Family Insurance Selection Tour for the 2016 Under Armour All-America High School Football Game at Gordo High School in Gordo, Alabama, earlier this week. The event was part of the three-month American Family Insurance Selection Tour for the Under Armour All-America Game.

Davis, ranked the No. 6 prospect in the 2016 class, is one of more than 90 players selected to compete in the ninth annual Under Armour All-America Game presented by American Family Insurance, a nationally televised competition spotlighting the country's top high school seniors. The 2016 Under Armour All-America Game is slated for Saturday, Jan. 2 at the Orlando Citrus Bowl and will be televised live on ESPN2 at noon ET.


"What made me decide to play in this game is just knowing that I will be the first one from my school to play in it," Davis said. "And just seeing all the people come out and, you know, the little guys, just inspiring them and let them know they can reach their dreams if they just work hard. I am just really excited to get down there with some of my dudes and just ball out.""

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Every year, the analysts at Rivals.com get asked why a particular prospect is classified as an "athlete." Certain special prospects project to college -- and perhaps beyond -- at multiple positions. In this week's First and 10, we breakdown the top 10 most versatile all-around players, prospects who not only project to multiple positions in college but also work all over the field for their high school programs.

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ATH Demetris Robertson
Savannah (Ga.) Christian

The five-star athlete can do it all, whether it's playing wide receiver, wildcat quarterback, defensive back or working as a return specialist. Robertson's highlight video puts his unique skillset on display and it's a big reason why Alabama, Georgia, Stanford, Notre Dame and others are jostling to land his commitment. -- Wommack

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My two cents: UM desperately needs someone with deep South Florida ties and who understands UM. Cristobal does. Maybe he could even bring a Mel Tucker along with him as his DC. His time working under Saban and learning that organizational structure is a plus

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"I went to LSU, it was wet to say the least but it was awesome," Jones said. "It wasn't a full game but the atmosphere was great and I was around family, which was great."
The five-star hears plenty from the program, but perhaps its biggest ace in the hole in a potential flip resides on the Greywolves' roster in a current four-star pledge.
"Rahssan Thornton," he said. "Our original plan was to go to LSU but things change. He's a fellow New Orlean, and he's committed to LSU, so his roots run deep there and his mind is pretty made up as well.
"'Bama is just a better fit for me, honestly. LSU was my first choice because it's my dad's team and it's home but we agreed 'Bama is just a better fit for me."

Texas, Arkansas and others may continue to receive Jones on their respective campuses, but he says it's simply a part of being a highly-coveted recruit at this point.
"When I committed, my word is my bond. I don't want to be known as a flip-flopper or not sticking to my commitment," he said. "It was a long, hard, thought-out process but with prayer and my parents we decided to Roll Tide.

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InsideBamaRecruiting ?@RTRnews Oct 24
Five Star DT Marvin Wilson #BamavsVols it was Amazing! I've been in some full stadiums nothing like that says Wilson

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Wayne Davis has heard from schools all over the country regarding his son Ben Davis, a five-star linebacker recruit from Gordo High School.

And he's told every one of them the same thing.

"No matter who it is - Florida, LSU, Georgia - I'm pushing Ben to my alma mater," Wayne said on Tuesday, when Ben was presented his Under Armour All-America jersey. "I've been open with them about that.

"At the same time, I've told them also that I'm going to allow Ben to go through the recruiting process to make up his own mind."

"He gets the chance to sit across the desk with men like Urban Meyer at Ohio State, (Les) Miles down at LSU and learn things and mature as he goes through the process," Wayne Davis said. "He's going to have all of his official visits and at the end, he's going to make up his own mind."

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