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re: Class of 2017 Recruiting MEGATHREAD: Say Your Goodbyes Edition
Posted on 10/14/16 at 10:26 am to BIGJLAW
Posted on 10/14/16 at 10:26 am to BIGJLAW
I dont keep up with recruiting like some of you gurus but can someone give me a summary of the next 5-7 who might commit and what star rating and what position they play.
and I am still waiting on tidesaint to post something about women volleyball players we are looking at.
and I am still waiting on tidesaint to post something about women volleyball players we are looking at.
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Posted on 10/14/16 at 11:13 am to mrbroker
This post was edited on 10/14/16 at 11:20 am
Posted on 10/14/16 at 11:21 am to TideSaint
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Alabama hoping to land another Baton Rouge prospect
Tim Williams committed to Alabama out of University Lab High School (Baton Rouge, La.) in 2013, and the Crimson Tide are hoping they land another highly rated recruit out of LSU’s backyard.
Chris Allen, a 4-star linebacker from Southern University Lab High School (Baton Rouge, La.), is on Alabama’s radar, and it’s possible he could be Williams’ replacement in 2017 at the JACK position.
“They have said that I could come off the edge like Tim Williams and play the linebacker position like Reuben Foster,” Allen told SEC Country. “It’s kind of unbelievable that they are comparing me to these guys. Those guys are great so I’m just wowed when they say that.”
Allen is one of the Crimson Tide’s main targets at JACK, along with 4-star defensive end Jarez Parks. Alabama has four linebacker commitments in the Class of 2017, but the team is holding at least one more spot open for Allen or Parks — both of whom are viewed as potential first-round NFL picks.
Alabama will have a 50-50 shot to sign Allen when he makes his commitment, which is tentatively set for National Signing Day. He said it’s “pretty much” an Alabama-LSU race as of now.
Both of those schools happen to be his co-leaders and the teams recruiting him the hardest.
“LSU is drilling me on staying home and play for the team that I’ve been watching since I was young,” Allen said. “Alabama has been telling me that they want me to be the next Louisiana guy. They think that I would be great there.”
While both schools might be tied on top for his signature, Alabama does have an advantage over LSU in one key area: relationships. When asked which coach he’s closest to in his recruitment, Allen immediately said Crimson Tide outside linebackers coach Tosh Lupoi.
“Every time I talk to him it’s legit,” Allen said. “He’s never talking down on other schools. I feel like he treats me like one of his kids. It makes me feel really good because if I go there I know I’m going to have a coach that will really take care of me.”
The Under Armour All-American was in Tuscaloosa for Alabama’s game against Kentucky. It was his first time seeing the Crimson Tide play in person. He came away impressed with two things: how the fans support the team and more non-offensive touchdowns for Alabama.
The defense’s ability to find the end zone is one of the things that makes Alabama stand out from LSU.
“I think they’ve scored a defensive touchdown in eight straight games,” Allen said. “That’s ridiculous. You can’t ask for a better performance from them when you’re talking about the turnover category. They’re just amazing and I think I would want to be a part of that. They have a great defense and a great coaching staff.”
The 6-foot-4, 234-pound prospect will return to Tuscaloosa for the Iron Bowl in late November. He’s expecting to go to Alabama’s road game against LSU, too.
Though he’s lived in Baton Rouge for his entire life, Allen wants to make it clear that he’s not automatically going to LSU.
“I’m going to the school where I feel is going to suit me best, whether that’s staying at home or going to Alabama,” Allen said.
Alabama is hoping Allen follows another Baton Rouge native in Tim Williams and leaves home when it’s time to make a decision.
Posted on 10/14/16 at 11:22 am to TideSaint
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Tide looking to pull in another Louisiana native
He’s not talked about much because he’s very quiet when it comes to his recruitment, but 4-star defensive tackle Phidarian Mathis remains a top target for Alabama in the Class of 2017.
SEC Country’s Sam Spiegelman was in attendance at Neville High School (Monroe, La.) on Thursday afternoon for Mathis’ Under Armour All-American ceremony. Things are very much the same for Mathis when it comes to where his recruitment stands.
I caught up with Mathis a few weeks ago, and he told me Alabama was the school recruiting him the hardest. He told SEC Country on Thursday that Alabama still talks to him every day.
Spiegelman did catch an interesting observation while at Mathis’ jersey presentation. His mother had an Alabama keychain. Mathis downplayed the significance of it, though.
“She loves (Alabama),” Mathis said. “She’s thankful for the teams that have given me a good opportunity to play for their school. There’s nothing about it, though. It’s just a keychain.”
Mathis is planning on committing after his senior season. I still expect Alabama to sign the 4-star prospect when he makes his decision.
Posted on 10/14/16 at 11:23 am to TideSaint
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Major Alabama targets traveling to Knoxville
SEC Country’s Jesse Simonton gathered up a list of targets who will be in attendance for Alabama’s game against Tennessee this weekend. Here are the major targets who will get an up close look at the Tide:
- 5-star running back Cam Akers, Clinton (Miss.)
- 5-star offensive tackle Trey Smith, University School (Tenn.)
- 4-star defensive end LaBryan Ray, James Clemens High (Ala.)
- 4-star offensive tackle Jedrick Wills, Lafayette High (Ky.)
Posted on 10/14/16 at 11:24 am to TideSaint
Steve Wiltfong CB'd Isaiah Wilson to Michigan. 
Posted on 10/14/16 at 11:27 am to TideSaint
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What’s the latest with Ruggs?
One of the most-asked questions I get from Alabama fans is what’s going on with 4-star wide receiver Henry Ruggs III? Ruggs, who delayed his Aug. 1 commitment date, has kept a low profile since that time.
He’s taken visits elsewhere, most notably to Auburn, which he has been to multiple times in the past couple of months. He’s also taken a trip to Florida State. I’ve been to each of Alabama’s home games, and I have not spotted him on the sidelines.
Is that a big deal? Sure. But he has still visited Alabama more than every other school, and it’s not really close. He could be visiting these other schools to make sure Tuscaloosa is where he’d like to call home for the next four years.
At one time, Ruggs to Alabama was the biggest lock in the Class of 2017. Now, things are not so certain.
“(We’re) still working it,” one source close to Alabama told SEC Country.
The nation’s No. 29 wide receiver is expected to take an official visits to Alabama, Auburn, Florida, Florida State and Penn State at some point. He has previously said that he would like to make a commitment after he takes all five trips.
I will be in attendance for Ruggs’ game this Friday when Robert E. Lee High School (Montgomery, Ala.) takes on Central High School (Phenix City, Ala.), so I hope to have a full update on where things stand with him after the game. Central is where 4-star Alabama linebacker commit Markail Benton and major 2018 wide receiver target Justyn Ross play.
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Posted on 10/14/16 at 11:28 am to Cobrasize
u not even close to being funny
Posted on 10/14/16 at 11:56 am to mrbroker
Stanford Samuel will take his Official to Bama next weekend
Posted on 10/14/16 at 12:09 pm to Rizzy
We are going to have everyone on their OV next weekend. 
Posted on 10/14/16 at 12:10 pm to TideSaint
I'm doing mine next weekend too.
Posted on 10/14/16 at 12:23 pm to CapstoneGrad06
Luke Stampini CB'd Jedrick Wills to Alabama.
Posted on 10/14/16 at 1:59 pm to TideSaint
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LSU is drilling me on staying home and play for the team that I’ve been watching since I was young
Damn that's a broken record sales pitch. Not, "come here where we will develop you into X, Y, and Z" or "come here and win championships". It's basically, "come here b/c it's here and some place else is not here".
Side note - a buddy of mine who is an agent to coaches told me that Herman wants Texas and Texas wants Herman. Said it should happen unless "texas Fs this up". I don't really care who LSU hires from an on the field standpoint, but I do think it will be fun to watch the melt (and then spin) if they whiff on Herman and Jimbo and end up with Coach O as the HC.
Posted on 10/14/16 at 2:37 pm to bamasgot13
Of course they would then say Coach O is the best coach in the country and he is the only coach they offered the job to.
Posted on 10/14/16 at 5:33 pm to remaster916
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Alabama wide receiver commit Jerry Jeudy is now a five-star recruit, according to the industry-generated 247Sports Composite.
The latest rankings update gives the Tide five, five-stars in its 2017 class, good for the No. 2 class in the country behind Ohio State, which has six five-stars.
Other five-star Alabama commits include: the nation's No. 1 player in running back Najee Harris, linebacker Dylan Moses, offensive tackle Alex Leatherwood and quarterback Tua Tagovailoa.
Jeudy tore it up on the summer camp circuit, specifically impressing at The Opening, finding a natural connection with his future signal caller in Tagovailoa. Many have compared the South Florida sensation to Bama starCalvin Ridley.
The 6-foot-1, 177-pounder from Deerfield Beach (Fla.) is now rated the No. 28 overall player in the country.
The Tide has a great shot at adding more five-stars to its class as Nick Saban and staff look to sign their seventh straight No. 1-ranked recruiting class.
Posted on 10/14/16 at 5:36 pm to TideSaint
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There are two new five-star prospects and eight new four-star prospects in the 247Sports Composite rankings following recent updates from the recruiting industry.
Maryland defensive end commit Joshua Kaindoh (No. 39 to No. 26) and Alabama wide receiver commit Jerry Jeudy (36 to 28) are now considered five-star prospects by the industry.
UCLA defensive end commit Jaelan Phillips moved up two spots into the overall top five and Georgia quarterback commit Jake Fromm moved ahead of Michigan commit Dylan McCaffrey in the pro-style quarterback rankings. Fromm is now the nation’s No. 3-ranked pro-style passer and No. 46 overall.
New Four-stars
Eight prospects added a fourth star, including players currently committed to LSU (2), Florida and Washington:
QB Myles Brennan (LSU) – 336 to 214
OT Thayer Munford – 421 to 277
OG Saahdiq Charles (LSU) – 393 to 297
CB Tariq Castro-Fields – 397 to 300
OT Kadeem Telfort (Florida) – 405 to 306
WR Isaiah Hodgins – 353 to 308
ATH Connor Wedington (Washington) – 410 to 322
WR Jamire Calvin – 429 to 325
These next prospects didn't add any stars, but they did move up in the updated industry-generated 247Sports Composite rankings:
S Jacoby Stevens (LSU) – 29 to 23
DE LaBryan Ray – 62 to 45
OT Navaughn Donaldson (Miami) – 83 to 71
DE D.J. Johnson (Miami) – 104 to 87
S Robert Barnes (Oklahoma) – 119 to 103
WR Jalen Reagor (Oklahoma) – 127 to 107
CB Christopher Henderson – 157 to 132
LB Jacob Phillips (Oklahoma) – 194 to 175
LB Leonard Warner – 209 to 188
WR CeeDee Lamb (Oklahoma) – 234 to 225
DT Phidarian Mathis – 254 to 226
WR Oliver Martin – 246 to 227
LB Walter Grant – 265 to 233
OT Adrian Ealy – 280 to 267
WR Alex Cook (Washington) – 561 to 370
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Posted on 10/14/16 at 5:37 pm to TideSaint
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Here's a rundown of where you can catch each Alabama commit playing this weekend:
2017:
Najee Harris, RB, Antioch (Calif.) -- The 3-3 Panthers will host Liberty.
Dylan Moses, LB, Bradenton (Fla.) IMG Academy -- The 6-0 Ascenders defeated Oxbridge Academy 38-0 on Thursday night.
Alex Leatherwood, OT, Pensacola (Fla.) Washington -- The 1-5 Wildcats play at Pine Forest.
Jerry Jeudy, WR, Deerfield Beach (Fla.) -- The 4-1 Bucks host Stoneman Douglas
Tua Tagovailoa, QB, Honolulu (Hawaii) St. Louis -- The 6-1 Crusaders play Iolani
VanDarius Cowan, LB, Palm Beach Gardens (Fla.) -- The 3-3 Gators are on a bye-week.
Markail Benton, LB, Phenix City (Ala.) Central -- The 6-1 Red Devils face Lee.
Elliot Baker, OT, City College of San Francisco (Calif.) -- The 3-2 Rams play at Diablo Valley.
Tyrell Shavers, WR, Lewisville (Texas) -- The 3-3 Farmers play at Byron Nelson.
Brian Robinson, RB, Tuscaloosa (Ala.) Hillcrest -- The 7-0 Patriots host Brookwood.
Akial Byers, DT, Fayetteville (Ark.) -- The 5-1 Bulldogs host Rogers Heritage.
Gary Johnson, LB, Dodge City C.C. (Kan.) -- The 5-2 Conquistadors host Fort Scott.
Kendall Randolph, OT, Madison (Ala.) Bob Jones -- The 5-3 Patriots play at Grissom.
Chadarius Townsend, ATH, Tanner (Ala.) -- The 4-3 Rattlers host Cold Springs.
Mac Jones, QB, Jacksonville (Fla.) Bolles -- The 5-0 Bulldogs play Keys Gate.
Kedrick James, TE, Waco (Texas) La Vega -- The 6-0 Pirates play at China Spring.
Jhavonte Dean, CB, Blinn College (Texas) -- The 5-2 Buccaneers play New Mexico Military Institute.
Kyriq McDonald, CB, Madison (Ala.) James Clemens -- The 5-2 Jets host Buckhorn.
Brandon Ruiz, K, Gilbert (Ariz.) Williams Field -- The 8-0 Black Hawks are on a bye-week.
Hunter Brannon, OT, Cullman (Ala.) -- The 4-3 Bearcats host Southside.
Thomas Fletcher, LS, Bradenton (Fla.) IMG Academy -- The 6-0 Ascenders defeated Oxbridge Academy 38-0 on Thursday night.
2018:
Dameon Pierce, RB, Bainbridge (Ga.) -- The 2-4 Bearcats are on a bye-week.
Malcolm Epps, TE, Spring (Texas) Dekaney -- The 2-4 Wildcats host Benjamin Davis.
2019:
Trey Sanders, ATH, Bradenton (Fla.) IMG Academy -- The 6-0 Ascenders defeated Oxbridge Academy 38-0 on Thursday night.
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Posted on 10/14/16 at 5:39 pm to TideSaint
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A handful of Alabama targets and commits predicted the outcome of Saturday's Alabama-Tennessee game. The unanimous selection was the Crimson Tide.
Markail Benton, 4-star LB, Phenix City (Ala.) Central -- Alabama commit --38-6
VanDarius Cowan, 4-star LB, Palm Beach Gardens (Fla.) -- Alabama commit -- 36-14
Kendall Randolph, 4-star OT, Madison (Ala.) Bob Jones -- Alabama commit -- 28-3
Chadarius Townsend, 4-star ATH, Tanner (Ala.) -- Alabama commit -- 35-28
Tyrell Shavers, 4-star WR, Lewisville (Texas) -- Alabama commit -- 42-10
Mac Jones, 4-star QB, Jacksonville (Fla.) Bolles -- Alabama commit -- "100-0 it's Tennessee hate week"
Kedrick James, 3-star TE, Waco (Texas) La Vega -- Alabama commit --52-21
LaBryan Ray, 4-star DE, Madison (Ala.) James Clemens -- "I think it's a tossup but imma just guess and say Bama wins by 3"
Todd Harris, 4-star S, Plaquemine (La.) -- 35-14
Derrik Allen, 2018 5-star CB, Marietta (Ga.) Lassiter -- 37-24
Isaac Taylor-Stuart, 2018 4-star CB, San Diego (Calif.) St. Augustine -- "34-13 #RollTide"
Myles Mason, 2018 4-star S, Pleasant Grove (Ala.) -- 35-17
Reuben Unije, 2018 4-star OT, Bradenton (Fla.) IMG Academy -- 35-21
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Posted on 10/14/16 at 5:44 pm to mrbroker
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Welcome to the Alabama recruiting mailbag, I am your letter-opener Chris Kirschner.
Questions for the mailbag were submitted to me via my Twitter account, which you can follow here. If you didn’t get a chance to submit your question for this edition of the mailbag, you still can send me questions for future editions by tweeting me or emailing me at chriskajc@gmail.com.
There were A LOT of good questions this week, so let’s dig in.
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