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Posted on 12/31/15 at 12:47 am to TideSaint
Kendell Jones:
Posted on 12/31/15 at 12:49 am to TideSaint
quote:I'm 100% convinced that mentioning family is secret recruit code letting all the other recruits know that this place pays money if they are interested
“Alabama is more business, you know, more like hey, here’s the facts, this is what we can do, this is what we have done. Ole Miss is more of a family. We are going to love you to death. We’ll always be there for you. It’s not all about football.”
Posted on 12/31/15 at 12:52 am to TideSaint
quote:the fact that he does not look overweight at 375 is insane. His body comp looks at least as good as guys like reed and robinson, who are incredibly fit for big linemen.
Kendell Jones
This post was edited on 12/31/15 at 12:53 am
Posted on 12/31/15 at 1:32 am to narddogg81
Little also said it was religion that helped him decide on Ole Miss.He said Freeze is going to help him with his faith. 
Posted on 12/31/15 at 1:50 am to My2Bits
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The first of three high school all-star games is set for Saturday, when more than 100 of the top prep players in the country compete in the Under Armour All-America Game in Orlando.
While more than 30 of the players set to compete in this event have yet to make a college choice, most are already committed for the 2016 season. All told, 30 different FBS schools will be represented in this game, though some have more prospects in action than others.
Eight schools have at least three commits apiece on the Under Armour rosters, comprising 37 total recruits, making this game somewhat of a preview of what's to come for those programs. Fans of those schools will want to tune in if they want to see what the future holds.
Check out our rundown of the colleges with the most 2016 Under Armour All-America recruits, listed in order of the fewest to most commits.
Posted on 12/31/15 at 1:50 am to TideSaint
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Alabama
Under Armour commits: OL Deonte Brown, RB B.J. Emmons, DT Kendell Jones, OL Chris Owens
Alabama's future in the trenches will be on display on Saturday, three of the six linemen the Crimson Tide have commitments from are playing in the Under Armour game.
The top-rated player in that group is Jones, who at 6'5" and 375 pounds could end up being a huge part of Alabama's defensive line in the upcoming seasons. The Texas native is 73rd overall in 247Sports' composite rankings.
On the other side of the line will be sizable guards Brown (6'3", 350 lbs) and Owens (6'2.5", 312 lbs), prospects from Alabama and Texas who are ranked 148th and 158th, respectively.
Alabama will also have its top current skill-position commit in action in Emmons, a 5'10", 232-pound ball-carrier from North Carolina who ranks 91st in the 2016 class.
Posted on 12/31/15 at 1:51 am to TideSaint
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Dozens of America's premier college football prospects have flocked to Orlando, Florida, for the ninth annual Under Armour All-America Game.
Though fans must wait until Saturday, Jan. 2, for game action, competition is already underway among an elite group of athletes. Practice sessions across various positions put players in the spotlight starting Tuesday, providing an early glimpse of talent level.
These high school seniors follow in the footsteps of many notable past Under Armour All-America participants, including LSU Tigers running back Leonard Fournette, Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones and Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston.
Future collegiate teammates and opponents share the field throughout this week. Here's a rundown of those who shined early during practice sessions.
Posted on 12/31/15 at 1:52 am to TideSaint
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Alabama legacy Ben Davis makes his mark in pass coverage.
The 5-star defender has a lot to live up to, considering his father's college football success. Wayne Davis remains the all-time tackles leader in Alabama Crimson Tide history, and now his son has emerged as America's top-ranked inside linebacker recruit.
Davis, a 6'3", 240-pound playmaker from Gordo High School in Alabama, flashed excellent receiving skills at tight end throughout his senior campaign. Though he's lined up on defense in Orlando, his opportunity to show off those hands arrived Wednesday:
Davis dropped back in coverage to pluck that pass attempt from Jack Allison, a 4-star quarterback set to enroll early at Miami. He secured two interceptions this fall, according to Tyler James of ND Insider, and caught seven touchdown tosses on offense.
His senior season also featured 105 tackles and three sacks. Davis earned recognition as a Butkus Award finalist, nominated for nation's best high school linebacker.
He remains undecided when it comes to college, though the Crimson Tide are considered a heavy favorite among recruiting analysts. Davis is also still exploring opportunities at Auburn, Georgia, Notre Dame and LSU.
Posted on 12/31/15 at 1:53 am to TideSaint
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Don't underestimate 3-star defensive back Carlos Becker.
All-America Game festivities are filled with prospects who earned top-tier status from recruiting services early, commanding a national spotlight in the process. However, there are several less ballyhooed athletes in attendance attempting to seize some of those headlines for themselves.
Count Becker among them.
Rated No. 482 overall and No. 45 among cornerbacks in composite rankings, he arrived for practice with less focus on him than many counterparts. Becker, a 6'2", 185-pound defender from Osceola High School in Florida, began to change that narrative Tuesday.
"Becker showed terrific technique in the secondary, was able to flip his hips with ease, and looked like a natural cornerback," wrote Tom Loy of 247Sports while identifying him as the day's Alpha Dog for Team Highlight. "With his height, physicality and ball skills, Becker has the chance to be special at the next level."
His big day included multiple pass deflections and an interception off 4-star Florida State quarterback commit Malik Henry:
Carlos Becker picks off Malik Henry on a Dee ball to Dionte Mullins pic.twitter.com/NQSRMRccj1
— Josh Newberg (@joshnewberg247) December 29, 2015
Becker, considered a 3-star recruit, carries an offer list that includes Ohio State, Ole Miss, Florida State and NC State.
This kid is going to rocket up the rankings after this week.
Posted on 12/31/15 at 1:54 am to TideSaint
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Entering the week, 34 recruits who are participating in the 2016 Under Armour All-American Game are still looking to make a final decision on where they will play their college football.
Beginning with 5-star defensive tackle and No. 1 overall recruit Rashan Gary, colleges around the country are coveting a number of players who are in Orlando for this week’s festivities.
A few players such as 4-star linebacker Rahshaun Smith, 4-star receiver Drake Davis and 4-star safety Brandon Burton are among the players scheduled to announce their pledges during the game on Saturday.
Where are those guys likely headed and where are the other uncommitted standouts who are still going through the recruiting process likely to land?
Find out as we predict where every uncommitted 2016 Under Armour recruit will land in the coming weeks.
Posted on 12/31/15 at 1:55 am to TideSaint
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4-star WR AJ Brown
When it comes to the recruitment of 4-star wideout A.J. Brown, Alabama, Mississippi State and Ole Miss have been three schools consistently in his group of favorites.
Being that Brown is from Starkville, the Bulldogs seem to be the heavy favorites to keep Brown within the city limits for college.
While it's tough to count out either the Rebels or the Tide, it's hard to imagine Bulldogs head coach Dan Mullen letting Brown get away to one of his program's chief rivals.
PREDICTION: Mississippi State
I hope they are wrong.
Posted on 12/31/15 at 1:55 am to TideSaint
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4-star CB Shyheim Carter
After decommitting from an early pledge to Alabama, 4-star corner Shyheim Carter began to show interest in fellow SEC powers Georgia and Ole Miss.
However, after a whirlwind month in which the coaching carousel reshuffled the deck a bit, the Tide are firmly in the mix with Miami being a potential late entry to his process.
With Carter having a strong relationship with new Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart dating back to his tenure in Tuscaloosa, the Bulldogs may currently stand the best chance to land the stud Pelican State corner.
PREDICTION: Georgia
He decommitted from Alabama because of Pruitt and now that Kirby is in Athens he is going to go there when Pruitt is in Tuscaloosa?
This post was edited on 12/31/15 at 2:01 am
Posted on 12/31/15 at 1:56 am to TideSaint
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4-star DT Michail Carter
When it comes to stud defensive tackles in the 2016 class from the state of Georgia, 4-star Michail Carter is a name that tends to get lost in the shuffle.
However, Carter has programs such as Alabama, Clemson, Georgia and Georgia Tech that he expects to visit before deciding on national signing day.
As Kipp Adams of Dawgs247 notes, the Bulldogs and the Tide have been recruiting him the hardest. With the Bulldogs getting the last visit from Carter, that could be enough to tip the scales in their favor.
PREDICTION: Georgia
Posted on 12/31/15 at 1:56 am to TideSaint
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5-star LB Ben Davis
Although his father Wayne is one of the greatest defensive players in Alabama history, 5-star linebacker Ben Davis has kept an open mind with regard to his recruiting process.
The Tide join Auburn, Georgia, LSU and Notre Dame as the finalists for Davis.
While the Bulldogs could make things interesting because of Smart's arrival in Athens, it would be a major shock if Davis landed anywhere other than Tuscaloosa on signing day.
PREDICTION: Alabama
Posted on 12/31/15 at 1:57 am to TideSaint
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4-star WR Keith Gavin
Alabama figured to be the main school to watch after 4-star wide receiver Keith Gavin backed off a pledge to Florida State.
However, the Seminoles are still fighting to get the 6'3", 211-pounder back on to their commit list.
As Newberg detailed, Gavin will visit both schools after the dead period ends in January, with both the Tide and the 'Noles seemingly running neck and neck in a battle that could go either way.
However, with Tallahassee less than an hour away from his hometown of Crawfordville, Florida, the 'Noles may win out due to proximity.
PREDICTION: Florida State
Posted on 12/31/15 at 1:57 am to TideSaint
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4-star DE Terrell Hall
Alabama, Ole Miss and UCLA will get a chance to host 4-star defensive end Terrell Hall for official visits in January.
The Washington D.C. pass rusher has already visited both Florida and Florida State.
The Seminoles and the Tide are two teams trending with Hall, as noted by BamaOnline's Hank South. Given that the Tide will get him back on campus shortly before he makes a decision, it's hard to bet against the Tide.
PREDICTION: Alabama
Posted on 12/31/15 at 1:58 am to TideSaint
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4-star LB Dontavious Jackson
Florida State, Michigan and UCLA have already hosted 4-star linebacker Dontavious Jackson in the fall.
Newberg notes that Jackson has official visits planned to see Alabama and Florida in January, in addition to his desire to take unofficial trips to Florida State, LSU, Michigan and Texas.
Jackson has many suitors and he seems to be truly wide open in his process.
With that said, given Charlie Strong's ability to close with a flurry late and his reputation for landing and developing players on the defensive side of the ball, the Longhorns could be a tough option for Jackson to turn down in the end.
PREDICTION: Texas
Posted on 12/31/15 at 1:58 am to TideSaint
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4-star CB Nigel Knott
The month of January figures to be a critical stretch in 4-star corner Nigel Knott's recruitment.
Tom Loy of 247Sports notes that Oregon is the only school that he's taken an official visit to. Alabama, Florida, Florida State, Miami, Mississippi State and Ole Miss are among the schools in the running for his remaining four official visits.
Of that group, the Mississippi native has seen both in-state schools as well as Alabama and FSU.
With Knott being wide open and Alabama's history of pulling elite corners in recent years, the Tide seem to be one of the safest options to be in the mix with Knott until the end.
PREDICTION: Alabama
Posted on 12/31/15 at 1:59 am to TideSaint
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4-star WR Cavin Ridley
Most people have assumed 4-star wide receiver Cavin Ridley would join his brother Calvin by committing to Alabama eventually.
As South notes, Ridley could be another prospect who decides during Saturday's game, with Alabama and South Carolina representing his two finalists.
While the Gamecocks hosted him earlier this month for an official visit, the Tide have been recruiting him hard for most of his process—which should help them win out for his services in the end.
PREDICTION: Alabama
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