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re: Class of 2016 Recruiting MEGATHREAD: Waiting On Demetris Robertson Edition
Posted on 1/8/16 at 4:35 am to chattabama
Posted on 1/8/16 at 4:35 am to chattabama
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Posted on 1/8/16 at 4:40 am to chattabama
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"All five schools are still even," Derrick Brown said Wednesday at a media availability for U.S. Army All-American Bowl players. "Got to find home, man."
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Brown said his relationship with Alabama defensive line coach Bo Davis is what stood out the most on his official visit to Tuscaloosa.
"He takes care of his guys and treats them like his own sons," Brown said. "Those guys are there to train and they want to be the best athletes in the world."
Brown plans a Signing Day decision.
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Posted on 1/8/16 at 4:42 am to chattabama
al.com article on Kongbo. Nothing earth shattering LINK
Posted on 1/8/16 at 4:46 am to chattabama
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Robertson has visited Notre Dame and Cal, and said he would visit Georgia, Alabama and Stanford this month, but didn't have the dates set. Momentum earlier this week had Notre Dame and Stanford ahead of Georgia and Alabama. Robertson was committed to Alabama for most of his junior year, but said his mother wanted him to open up the process again. Now, he'll make a Signing Day decision.
"They're sitting pretty high up there," Robertson said of Alabama. "I've got to take my officials.
"(They need to) basically impress me on the official. I really want my mom to see everything, the business school and things like that."
Robertson said he has a strong relationship with Kirby Smart, the former Alabama defensive coordinator and now Georgia's head coach. He's also talking a lot with Hardman about possibly attending the same school. Hardman named Alabama his leader earlier this week.
Whether Robertson chooses Alabama or not, he's got high confidence in the Crimson Tide for Monday's national championship game against Clemson.Drawing laughter of recruits who were watching Robertson's interaction with reporters, he predicted Alabama to win by three touchdowns.
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Posted on 1/8/16 at 4:53 am to chattabama
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"Right now, they're standing out to me the most and I'm putting them at the top," Hardman said.
"Just the tradition and program, with Coach (Nick) Saban there, Coach Pruitt there, I feel like the program can go up from where they're at," Hardman said. "They're already at the top, so why not stay at the top with them?"
"A lot of people think I'm going to Georgia because I'm from the home state," Hardman said. "It can go both ways. Not saying that Georgia's out of the picture, nothing like that at all."
Georgia 5-star recruit updates his recruitment at the Army All-America game
Hardman said he thought Alabama originally recruited him as a receiver, but thinks they want him as a defensive back now with Pruitt in the picture. He'll play either position to help the team, he said.
"Me and Coach Pruitt, we're real tight," Hardman said. "Since he was at Georgia, we built a great relationship. We talk all the time. That's going to keep up even if I don't go to Alabama."
The 5-foot-10, 169-pound Hardman said he would officially visit either Tennessee or Alabama on the weekend of Jan. 15, followed by a trip to TCU the next weekend. He's playing in the USA/Canada game on Jan. 29, so if he takes a third visit this month, it would be a midweek trip. Hardman plans a decision on National Signing Day after taking his visits and talking it over with family. He said he's made two unofficial visits to Tuscaloosa. Michigan and Miami received official visits last fall.
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I think where he chooses to go on January 15th could be indicative of whether Alabama really leads or if Hardman is just trolling.
Posted on 1/8/16 at 4:56 am to chattabama
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Richards will visit Alabama officially on Jan. 22 after seeing the Crimson Tide play at home last fall. He has built a strong relationship with receivers coach Billy Napier.
"They also want me," Richards said. "They've been recruiting me for a while now. Coach Napier messages me every day basically telling me to "let him coach me."
Richards didn't practice on Tuesday after pulling his hamstring, but said he would be ready to play in Saturday's U.S. Army All-American Bowl, which kicks off at noon on NBC from the Alamodome in San Antonio.
His final decision will likely be released on Signing Day.
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Posted on 1/8/16 at 5:00 am to chattabama
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Landon Dickerson, a four-star recruit rated No. 49 in the 247Sports composite, officially visited Auburn for the Iron Bowl in November and has a visit to Alabama on the weekend of Jan. 22.
"It's a great football program," Dickerson said before the Under Armour All-America game of Alabama. "Probably not looking at going and playing right away, but hopefully being able to play early would be the opportunity there. I know they really like me. I think it's a great situation."
"I don't care much for position," Dickerson said, noting that he ran a play at tight end during Thursday's practice. "I like to keep my versatility. Obviously that's been one thing that's been appealing about me that I can play most anywhere."
"I think they know I can play just about anywhere," Dickerson said of Auburn. "It was a good visit. I got to watch two teams play that were really good. I know Auburn lost, but it was an opportunity to see Alabama play because I didn't get a chance to make it to a game this year."
Dickerson said that the people and educational opportunities were what he's most looking for in picking a school. Georgia has jumped in the mix with new staff changes. He said the decision will come "probably on Signing Day or a couple of days before."
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Posted on 1/8/16 at 5:06 am to chattabama
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Dontavious Jackson, a four-star recruit from Houston, said he talks to assistant coach Bo Davis "probably three or four times a week."He's my main recruiter," Jackson told AL.com last week. "He's very down to earth and very real. He's going to keep it real with you. If it's there, he's going to tell you, if it's not, he's going to tell you straight up." Jackson said Alabama is recruiting him as an inside linebacker.
"The opportunity is there because people are going to the league or graduating and the opportunity is there to come in and be the next Reuben Foster or Rolando McClain," Jackson said.
"Everybody asks me this question and I tell them about a million times - distance is not going to play a role in my decision at all," Jackson said.
Jackson said his Alabama official is set for the weekend of Jan. 22. He said he's looking forward to "really getting to chill with the players, like (defensive backs) Maurice Smith, Kendall Sheffield, people from my area."
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Posted on 1/8/16 at 5:10 am to chattabama
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The 6-foot-3, 211-pound four-star recruit from Crawfordville, Fla., said that finalists Alabama and Florida State are the two schools he has official visits set for in January. Gavin was once committed to Florida State. He said his visit to Alabama would probably be on the weekend of the 22nd.
"They like how I'm a big receiver and how I'm fast," Gavin said. "They feel like I can be the next Julio Jones."
Gavin said he has a great relationship with Alabama assistant Tosh Lupoi.
"We always keep in contact," Gavin said. "We just have a great bond. Everytime I go there, I enjoy myself. It feels like home."
Gavin said his separated AC joint will heal naturally and not require surgery. He said he'll probably make his decision on National Signing Day.
"I'll go wherever I feel like I fit in the most," Gavin said.
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Posted on 1/8/16 at 5:14 am to chattabama
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"I think the head start will be good because otherwise it might be hard for me to go workout by myself," Owens said. "It's good to get into the campus early so I don't get overweight, lazy or nothing."
At 6-foot-3, 312 pounds, Owens was a good fit at offensive tackle in high school, but at Alabama will begin the transition over to offensive guard, with his height and weight being prototypical of a college guard. Owens knows it will be a work in progress, but isn't too worried about early playing as he is in learning the fundamentals of a new position.
"I think I fit well," Owens said about fitting into Lane Kiffin's offense. "It'll be an adjustment moving from tackle to guard, but I'll be fine. I know I'm in a developmental position, so it's going to take awhile. I know the coaches told me everyone that goes will get an opportunity to compete and play early. But if not, it's not something I'll complain about or anything."
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Posted on 1/8/16 at 5:15 am to chattabama
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Posted on 1/8/16 at 9:58 am to chattabama
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* DT Rashan Gary - The No. 1 player in the country goes to Michigan.
Posted on 1/8/16 at 9:59 am to chattabama
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* LB Mique Juarez – The No. 5 player in the country goes to UCLA
Posted on 1/8/16 at 9:59 am to chattabama
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* LB Ben Davis – The No. 7 player in the country goes to Alabama.
Posted on 1/8/16 at 10:00 am to chattabama
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* ATH Demetris Robertson – The No. 8 player in the country goes to Georgia.
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Robertson told me this week his leaders are Stanford and Notre Dame but I’m not quite buying it.
Posted on 1/8/16 at 10:00 am to chattabama
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* LB Lyndell Wilson – The No. 12 player in the country goes to Florida.
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Wilson could also end up at Alabama
Posted on 1/8/16 at 10:01 am to chattabama
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* DE Terrell Hall – The No. 14 player in the country goes to Alabama.
Posted on 1/8/16 at 10:01 am to chattabama
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* ATH Mecole Hardman - The No. 15 player in the country goes to Georgia.
Posted on 1/8/16 at 10:02 am to chattabama
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* TE Isaac Nauta – The No. 18 player in the country goes to Georgia
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