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Posted on 7/21/16 at 12:35 pm to CapstoneGrad06
15 current commits and the likely loss of Sterling will bring Bama to 14. Bama will likely add the following numbers by position
3 DL
3 WR
2 OL
3 DB
1 TE
1 running back
1 LB
Will Bama sign 28 players? With Shawn Wade and Stevens as takes at DB, I wonder how the DB class will play out.
3 DL
3 WR
2 OL
3 DB
1 TE
1 running back
1 LB
Will Bama sign 28 players? With Shawn Wade and Stevens as takes at DB, I wonder how the DB class will play out.
Posted on 7/21/16 at 12:35 pm to TideSaint
Keith Niebuhr and Chris Nee just CB'd Stevens to Alabama.
Posted on 7/21/16 at 12:36 pm to TideSaint
We got another CB for Kyriq McDonald as well.
This post was edited on 7/21/16 at 12:40 pm
Posted on 7/21/16 at 12:37 pm to remaster916
Hank South predicted a DB class of Wade, McDonald, JUCO Jhavonte Dean and Hamsah Nasirildeen yesterday in his chat. Obviously this was before the Stevens news of this morning.
Posted on 7/21/16 at 12:38 pm to TideSaint
South also predicted our OL class to be Leatherwood, Baker, Randolph and Isaiah Wilson yesterday.
Posted on 7/21/16 at 12:45 pm to TideSaint
He predicted Montaric Brown as well. If Stevens comes on Board I don't see us getting Brown.
Posted on 7/21/16 at 12:45 pm to TideSaint
Is McDonald going to play safety or CB?
Posted on 7/21/16 at 12:47 pm to remaster916
Both? 
Posted on 7/21/16 at 12:50 pm to TideSaint
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It's been a long, hot summer. Spring practices, combines, 7on7s and the satellite camp circus have kept 247Sports analysts and reporters busy and on the road. With that stretch culminating in The Opening Finals recently in Oregon, and with high schools around the country already throwing the helmets on this week, it's time for an overhaul of the Top247 for the class of 2017.
We released four new five-stars and a new No. 1 player in the country last week when 6-foot-7 offensive tackle Foster Sarell took over the new top spot. As we reviewed the rest of the Top247 over the following week, we realized we weren't done with the five-stars yet.
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Posted on 7/21/16 at 12:51 pm to TideSaint
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Right above Mills, we've added a fifth star to the profile of Hyattsville (Md.) DeMatha defensive end Chase Young. Now ranked as the No. 21 player in the country, his length and edge presence are rare and he wants to be great. Ohio State, Maryland, Alabama and others are battling for him and we think he's one of the unique defensive linemen in this class.
Posted on 7/21/16 at 12:51 pm to TideSaint
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The Year of the Safety
If you're looking for a safety in this class, we've got a guy for you. Elite guys are everywhere at that position and they come in all shapes and sizes. The new top safety in this class is 5-10.5 Georgia commit Richard LeCounte IIIwho is a streak on the field.
Want something a little bigger? How about 6-foot-3.5 LSU commit Grant Delpit out of Texas? Athleticism? Virginia native Devon Hunter put up freaky testing numbers at The Opening Finals and is one of the best pure athletes in this class. Instincts? That's recent USC decommit Bubba Bolden, a 6-2 smooth operator that always seems to know where the ball is going before it's there. Murfreesboro (Tenn.) Oakland safety Jacoby Stevens has a little bit of all of the above. All of those guys, along with Barnes, the Oklahoma commit, are ranked inside the Top 55 players nationally.
Posted on 7/21/16 at 12:52 pm to TideSaint
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The Quarterback Race
While Davis Mills has taken over as the No. 1 quarterback in the class, the previous No. 1 is still within striking distance. Clemson commit Hunter Johnson remains within the top 40 nationally with a 96 rating and a chance to climb back on top with a big senior year.
If Johnson does reclaim the top spot, he'll have to jump two guys instead of one. Alabama commit Tua Tagovailoa is the new No. 2 quarterback in the country after a brilliant spring and summer. He blew us away at every event he attended. From the Pylon 7on7 National Championships, to The Opening Oakland, to the Elite 11 Finals to The Opening Finals, Tagovailoa was just awesome at every stop. He's now ranked No. 34 nationally.
Georgia commit Jake Fromm and Michigan commit Dylan McCaffreyround out the top five at the quarterback position while several quarterback commits took some tumbles.
Texas commit Sam Ehlinger and Ohio State commit Tate Martell maintain lofty rankings inside the Top247 but have tumbled some to 196 and 103 respectively. Other quarterback commits didn't have the same good fortune. Florida State commit Bailey Hockman, Oregon commit Ryan Kelley, Nebraska commit Tristan Gebbia and Ohio State commit Danny Clarkhave all fallen outside of the Top247 with the latest update.
In their place, there are a few new additions to the Top247. The highest debut is uncommitted quarterback Jack Sears out of San Clemente (Calif.) High School. Sears is considering Duke, USC, UCLA and Utah. He debuts at No. 161. Behind him, LSU commit Myles Brennan grinded his way onto the list with a debut ranking of No. 180. And finally, Syracuse commit Tommy DeVito has also worked his way into the rankings at No. 241 after an outstanding display of arm talent this spring and summer.
Posted on 7/21/16 at 12:52 pm to TideSaint
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Need a Tight End?
Just like the rise in talented safeties for the class of 2017, we're seeing an unusually talented tight end class this cycle. That fact became clear this offseason with some dominating performances.
Stanford commit Colby Parkinson is the clear No. 1 in this class. At 6-foot-7 and 225 pounds, you just can't create a better tight end frame and he has the skillset to match. California native Josh Falo checks in at the No. 2 tight end spot with Michigan, Oregon, Alabama, USC and others giving chase.
Behind Falo, the tight end tradition at Notre Dame should continue withCole Kmet. He can do it all. Wisconsin pledge Jake Ferguson – the grandson of Barry Alvarez – can't yet do it all. He's only 210 pounds and he's not ready to be a big time factor in the run game but he sure can catch and was one of the toughest matchups for any defender at The Opening. Ferguson is ranked No. 110 nationally.
Virginia Tech is putting together a great tight end class and Drake Deiuliisis a big reason why. At 6-foot-6, 215 pounds the kid can run and catch and has a ton of versatility. That landed him at No. 169 in the new update.
Posted on 7/21/16 at 12:53 pm to TideSaint
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The New Names
Cesar Ruiz, center (No. 63) – The new No. 1 center in the country, Ruiz was dominant at The Opening. Michigan and Alabama look to be the favorites.
Oliver Martin, wide receiver (No. 67) – One of the true Cinderella stories of the offseason, Martin went from MAC-bound to one of the hottest wide receivers in the Midwest after some strong camp showings and now Michigan, Michigan State, Iowa and Wisconsin are fighting over him.
Jaylon Johnson, cornerback (No. 80) – One of the biggest and most athletic cornerbacks in America, at 6-1, Johnson is a legit 4.4 guy in the 40. USC is the current Crystal Ball favorite.
Benjamin St-Juste, cornerback (No. 92) – A Canadian discovery by Michigan on its satellite camp tour, St-Juste is the most physically imposing corner in this class and he's athletic to boot.
Isaiah Pola-Mao, safety (No. 93) – At 6-foot-4, Pola-Mao shouldn't be able to cover the ground he covers but that didn't stop him from being one of the leaders of The Opening event in interceptions. Washington currently has the Crystal Ball lead.
Kane Taylor, defensive tackle (No. 96) – At 6-foot-2.5, 280 pounds, Taylor runs a 4.8 40 and plays all over the field for his high school. We think he'll ultimately be a defensive tackle and a really good one.
C.J. Henderson, cornerback (No. 106) – A Miami commit with south Florida speed but plenty of length to go with it. He's one of the fastest big corners in the country.
Kary Vincent, cornerback (No. 168) – An LSU lean with outstanding speed and big-play ability, Vincent would be even higher if he had a little more height on him.
Chase Hayden, running back (No. 183) – An all-purpose running back that could project a number of different spots, Hayden really proved himself this offseason in a number of settings. Arkansas is trending for the athletic back.
Tariq Castro-Fields, cornerback (No. 211) – Yet another long, athletic cornerback, Castro-Fields is quickly catching some traction as one of the top defensive backs on the atlantic coast.
Jacob Phillips, linebacker (No. 217) – Nobody has improved more over the last 12 months than Phillips and he already had the frame. Oklahoma, Notre Dame and Ole Miss are among the favorites.
Thayer Munford, offensive tackle (No. 223) – A big-bodied mauler, Munford is a Crystal Ball favorite to land at Pitt.
Paulson Adebo, cornerback (No. 225) – A Notre Dame commit projected to the defensive side of the ball, Adebo has the size, ball skills and athleticism to compete early in South Bend.
Omar Manning, wide receiver (No. 233) – He could go even higher with strong senior film. Manning has some of the best physical upside at the receiver position in this class.
Elijah Conliffe, defensive end (No. 240) – Some of the top defensive line evaluators in the country have Conliffe in their crosshairs with Miami, Michigan State, Penn State, Oklahoma and Ole Miss giving chase.
Dalton Wagner, offensive tackle (No. 242) – He's in the Dan Skipper mold of a massive offensive tackle who can move. Coincidentally Arkansas is a favorite along with Indiana.
Posted on 7/21/16 at 12:54 pm to TideSaint
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South also predicted our OL class to be Leatherwood, Baker, Randolph and Isaiah Wilson yesterday.
Mash on guys with those hogmollies
Posted on 7/21/16 at 12:57 pm to BuccWildBammer
Isaiah Wilson:
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"I think I'm going to commit at the Under Armour All-America Game or on National Signing Day. My parents are essentially going to support me wherever I decide to go. They've always made it a point to tell me that. They've said don't be afraid to venture out here, venture out there. Basically what it's going to come down to is whatever place feels the most like home for me and where I can see myself for four years without driving myself insane (laughs). My parents said they'll support me wherever I go. If I go to Cali, they'll be there on Saturdays, flying out to every game. If I got to Bama, they'll be flying out to my games. So they said just choose wherever my heart is, and they'll support me every step of the way."
Finally, Wilson spoke about what the school of his choice will be getting from the Brooklyn product.
"You just got yourself a 6-foot-7 kid who can jump 30 inches," he said. "That could run as well as some tight ends. He's gonna work hard and probably put a lot of people in the turf for you. You'll have fun on Mondays watching that film from Saturday. That's what you're gonna get."
Posted on 7/21/16 at 1:05 pm to TideSaint
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5-star RB Lingard doesn’t have a leader
Earlier this week, another news outlet reported Miami was the favorite for the nation’s No. 2 running back in the Class of 2018, but that’s incorrect.
Lorenzo Lingard, a 5-star prospect from University High School (Orange City, Fla.), told SEC Country that he currently favors no one. He has a bunch of schools in the mix, and Alabama is one of those schools.
Lingard attended Alabama’s camp Monday and left impressed with what he saw in Tuscaloosa.
“There were three eye-catchers at Alabama,” Lingard said. “The coaching staff is just full of great people. That’s something I am looking for in a college. I like their personalities a lot. They have great energy and knowledge. The second thing was when I went to camp, I really liked the intensity they had going on. That’s my type of style. That’s how I practice and how I play. Then finally, Coach (Burton) Burns, the running backs coach, we got along really well. I think it would be great to be coached by a guy like that.”
The 6-foot, 180-pound prospect is aware Alabama has commitments from the nation’s No. 1 overall player in the Class of 2017, 5-star running back Najee Harris, and 4-star running back Brian Robinson, but he’s not concerned about that.
The U.S. Army All-American lives for competition. It’s one of the reasons why he woke up early in the morning to see what kind of work goes in to being one of the top programs in the country.
“I actually woke up at 5:30 in the morning to watch the guys workout and get a feel for what they do,” Lingard said. “Everything is straightforward there. It’s high-intensity there. They practice like grown men. I like that.”
Lingard had a chance to speak to Nick Saban 1-on-1 for around 15 minutes on Monday. Saban told Lingard exactly what he wanted to hear.
“He looks for guys like me,” Lingard said. “He thinks I have the potential to be a great player for them. He also told me that the guys that play for him not only play for a good football team, but they also get a great education.”
As for why the future business management major thinks many people believe Miami is the school he’ll end up at, here’s what he had to say about that.
“There’s a lot of media hype down there,” Lingard said. “That’s probably why. But also, (Thomas) Brown, the running backs coach, we’re pretty close. Then Coach (Mark) Richt, I met him in eighth grade and there’s a connection there. I see potential in the team, but not as much as I see in Alabama and other bigger schools.”
This post was edited on 7/21/16 at 1:07 pm
Posted on 7/21/16 at 1:07 pm to TideSaint
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Major Alabama target sets commitment date
Kendall Randolph, a 4-star offensive lineman from Bob Jones High School (Madison, Ala.), told SEC Country on Wednesday night that he’ll announce his commitment Aug. 2. Randolph is the brother of former Crimson Tide basketball player Levi Randolph.
That’s the day after another major Alabama target is supposed to announce his commitment. Henry Ruggs III, a 4-star wide receiver from Robert E. Lee High School (Montgomery, Ala.), is expected to reveal his commitment Aug. 1.
I believe Alabama will land both prospects when they announce their decisions.
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