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re: Class of 2017 Recruiting MEGATHREAD: Say Your Goodbyes Edition
Posted on 12/26/16 at 4:44 pm to TideSaint
Posted on 12/26/16 at 4:44 pm to TideSaint
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If it was not for the catastrophic floods in Louisiana in recent weeks, Devonta Smith would likely already be committed. He was set to announce his decision Aug. 15, but the heavy rains came days before then and led him to push his decision back. Alabama, LSU and Miami are the three contenders and he may take his decision to 2017 now.
Trending: Alabama
Sept. 26 update: Devonta Smith was expected to be off this list when the initial "Trend Meter" was posted in August. But with the floods hitting central Louisiana hard just days before his planned Aug. 15 announcement, he called the ceremony off. The school we picked then is the school we pick now — Alabama. Miami and Ole Miss are the Crimson Tide’s biggest competitors.
Trending: Alabama
Oct. 24 update: Alabama, Miami and TCU are schools Smith is eyeing, but LSU, the in-state school is hanging around. He has said on numerous occasions that is planning to leave the state, and the Crimson Tide is in the driver’s seat to land the premiere wide receiver. At this time, it is highly likely Smith ends up in Tuscaloosa.
Trending: Alabama
Nov. 23 update: Smith loves to play the quiet game, but it is clear that Alabama is still the team to beat. LSU got a little more involved and he still lists Miami and TCU as contenders, but it will take a lot to keep him away from Tuscaloosa, Ala.
Trending: Alabama
Dec. 22 update: Smith has official visits to Alabama, LSU and Miami coming up in January, and those are the three schools with a chance with this five-star wide receiver. Alabama has been in the lead for some time, but LSU has come on over the last couple of months. The Tigers are the in-state school, but the Crimson Tide will still be tough to beat.
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This post was edited on 12/26/16 at 5:04 pm
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Posted on 12/26/16 at 4:45 pm to TideSaint
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Jarez Parks, a man of a few words when it comes to chopping it up about the recruiting process, continues to flirt heavily with the likes of Alabama, Florida, Florida State, Auburn and Clemson, but really keep an eye on the Crimson Tide and Gators here. Parks lived out his childhood as a big supporter of the Gators, but Alabama coach Nick Saban's staff continues to push all of the right buttons as well. Last month's visit to Tuscaloosa stirred the pot and certainly opened his eyes, but no official visits have been scheduled at this time.
Trending: Alabama
Sept. 26 update: Jarez Parks continues to keep things close to vest with no official visits scheduled, but much of the focus shifted in the direction of Alabama and Florida. Florida State is another school in line to receive an official visit, but both the Crimson Tide and Gators have a done a great job of providing a home-like feel. The Scout 100 prospect has family in Gainesville, and grew up rooting for the Gators, but Alabama continues to be persistent and push all of the right buttons. Parks is taking a patient approach in regards to making a decision.
Trending: Alabama
Oct. 24 update: Like Taderrell Slaton, Parks is likely waiting until after the season before penciling in any of his official visits. He recently listed Florida, Florida State and Alabama as schools that will definitely receive official visits, but the Gators and Crimson Tide have been creeping up towards the top of his list since the summer. Alabama is the football factory that's provided the home-like feel, while the Florida Gators are the childhood favorite. Official visits will have a significant impact, but keep an eye on the Tide here.
Trending: Alabama
Nov. 23 update: Schools like Alabama, Florida and Florida State continue to duke it out for Parks' coveted commitment, but official visits should have a significant impact on his overall decision. Alabama was the first school to receive an official visit this past weekend, while Florida State welcomes him to campus this weekend for when the Gators invade Tallahassee. Jimbo Fisher's program recently rolled out the red carpet on an unofficial visit as well, but expect Florida to secure their official visit date as well. I still like Alabama here, but the Seminoles have made up some ground as well.
Trending: Alabama
Dec. 22 update: Parks is yet to decide on a decision date, but could make the trek to Florida shortly after the New Year for an official visit. Alabama and Florida State already received official visits, and both really struck a chord with the Army All-American.
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This post was edited on 12/26/16 at 5:06 pm
Posted on 12/26/16 at 4:47 pm to TideSaint
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LaBryan Ray, who has ascended as much as any prospect in the South over the last year, has an All-SEC top six of Alabama, Auburn, Ole Miss, Mississippi State, Tennessee and Florida. While not a group of finalists, it would be a surprise to see the versatile athlete, who could play inside or out along a defensive line, to leave the top conference's footprint. Leaving the state itself would be a surprise, too.
Trending: Alabama
Sept. 26 update: Labryan Ray is a clear SEC guy, with six schools in the conference making up his top group. He visited Alabama, Auburn, Ole Miss and Tennessee this fall. Florida is the major player he has yet to return to, though it is expected when he begins taking official visits. Ray does not have an official timeline so each visit could be "the one" that wraps up his recruitment. However, he is top priority for Alabama, the campus he has seen the most, and it would be a surprise if he didn't end up in Tuscaloosa.
Trending: Alabama
Oct. 24 update: Ray has been busy at SEC games and his last two allowed him to see the team most likely to land him at this time — Alabama. He'll take more trips, including multiple official visits, before all is said and done but it would still be considered an upset if he didn't roll with the Tide in the end.
Trending: Alabama
Nov. 23 update: Ray continues to take visits and was at Florida last weekend. Many have long expected him to stay in the state and a big shift was created last week when he told Scout Auburn was no longer in the picture. He is down to Alabama, Ole Miss, Mississippi State, Florida and Tennessee. He expects to take all five official visits.
Trending: Alabama
Dec. 22 update: Ray remains busy on the visit trail and Ole Miss was the latest to get he and the family on campus. Although it impressed, Tennessee and Florida appear to be more legit out-of-state threats for the top player in Alabama. The Crimson Tide will have a spot for him either way and it is not often Alabama coach Nick Saban loses an in-state priority like this one. Tennessee is the top threat to the Tide and he is going to go the distance with the process.
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This post was edited on 12/26/16 at 5:08 pm
Posted on 12/26/16 at 4:47 pm to TideSaint
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Phidarian Mathis is a top defensive prospect in Louisiana with many offers, but like it does many times with top prospects in the Boot State, it is likely to come down to Alabama and LSU. The Tigers have plenty of big names on their commitment list and target list, and ‘Bama impressed him over the summer, so he may be leaning towards T-Town.
Trending: Alabama
Sept. 26 update: Phidarian Mathis is likely headed to the SEC. He recently talked up Florida, and the Gators are in this, but the top two are Alabama and LSU. The Tigers are the in-state school, and Mathis’ high school sent quite a few to play in Baton Rouge. With that said, Alabama seems to be the one trending. It will likely come down to his official visits.
Trending: Alabama
Oct. 24 update: Mathis is a gentle giant. He is large on the field, making a lot of noise with his performance, but when it comes to recruiting, he is extremely quiet. All signs are pointing to Mathis ending up at an SEC school with Alabama, Florida and LSU being the main contenders at this time. LSU is a threat, a real threat, but Alabama seems to be the one generating the most buzz behind the scenes right now.
Trending: Alabama
Nov. 23 update: He mentions teams like Arizona State and Florida, but this one, like many do with top prospects in Louisiana, will likely come down to Alabama and LSU. He visited both schools for games, and the school still trending is the one outside his home state.
Trending: Alabama
Dec. 22 update: When will Mathis pop? Some thought he would be committed by now, but he held off, and he may end up holding off until close to signing day. It is going to be Alabama or LSU, but which one will win out in the end? Being in Louisiana, he has a lot of Tiger fans in his ear, but Alabama still has the slight edge.
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This post was edited on 12/26/16 at 5:10 pm
Posted on 12/26/16 at 4:48 pm to TideSaint
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If you go off the chatter you hear behind the scenes, Todd Harris has known where he wants to go for a very long time. That was before he visited Alabama, though, late in the summer, and the Crimson Tide shot up his list. Ole Miss is hanging around as well, but he is leaning towards staying home.
Trending: LSU
Sept. 26 update: Todd Harris was close to committing on an occasion or two, but he looks like he will take official visits before making his decision. At one time, LSU, this in-state school, was the clear pick, but at this time, you have to play the odds, and the odds are higher he leaves the state. Alabama and Ole Miss could be his top two.
Trending: Alabama
Oct. 24 update: Will he stay or will he go? Very early in the process, Harris was almost a lock to stay home, go to LSU and play for the Tigers. Over the past few months, things have shifted a little, and Alabama and Ole Miss have become two prime players for the Scout 100 safety. Arizona State is another school lurking, but it is likely Harris ends up at an SEC school.
Trending: Alabama
Nov. 23 update: Official visits are still being discussed with his family, but the main three — Alabama, LSU and Ole Miss — are very much involved. It is likely going to be one of those three SEC schools. There are scenarios where all three could land Harris. Alabama may have the slight edge, but it is very tight, and it could depend on others who commit before him.
Trending: Alabama
Dec. 22 update: Harris will sign with an SEC school, but which one? Will it be Alabama, LSU or Ole Miss? He will take official visits in January, and he could take his recruitment to signing day. There was a change at all three schools with a head coaching change at LSU, and a change at defensive coordinator at Ole Miss. The numbers are tight, but Alabama may still sit at the top.
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I'm assuming this guy says Harris is trending to Alabama because he has Gibbs trending to Georgia.
This post was edited on 12/26/16 at 5:14 pm
Posted on 12/26/16 at 4:49 pm to TideSaint
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Henry Ruggs, a hoops standout coming off of his first year of high school football, exploded on the football field in 2015 as a dynamic wide receiver and return specialist and the offers have consistently come in. He has a current top five of Alabama, Auburn, Florida, Florida State and Penn State. Ruggs was originally set to commit Aug. 1 but now wants to take additional visits first.
Trending: Alabama
Sept. 26 update: Alabama, Auburn, Florida, Florida State and Penn State represent Henry Ruggs' top five but it long seemed like an in-state battle between the Tide and Tigers, with the Florida Gators as the wildcard of the bunch. Florida's push is making more waves by the day, but for now it would be surprising to see him end up anywhere but on Alabama coach Nick Saban's list come signing day.
Trending: Alabama
Oct. 24 update: This one gets more interesting by the week. Ruggs told Scout he has a private leader within his top five of Bama, Auburn, Florida, Florida State and Penn State. Both AU and UA have hosted him quite frequently of late but the defending champs have been in the better position for some time. The Tigers are closing the gap so the longer it drags out the closer the final call will be.
Trending: Alabama
Nov. 23 update: The in-state schools seem like the safest bet here and Auburn continues to gain ground, but Ruggs says he had a personal leader for some time. He did not reveal it, but longevity favors Alabama in this case. Long way to go, though.
Trending: Alabama
Dec. 22 update: Has Auburn faded for Ruggs? It seems that way as Alabama and perhaps Florida and Florida State make up ground for the explosive threat. The Crimson Tide is the constant in his recruitment and he continues to admit he has a personal leader. If it is Alabama, can anyone make up ground with January trips?
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Alabama
This post was edited on 12/26/16 at 5:16 pm
Posted on 12/26/16 at 4:50 pm to TideSaint
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Georgia safety Xavier McKinney was committed to Alabama for more than 10 months, but backed off that pledge in July. Ohio State was his dream school and the Buckeyes just offered with Clemson, Florida and Georgia also in this. Ohio State is a big offer, but the Buckeyes are not the perceived favorite at this time.
Trending: Clemson
Sept. 26 update: Alabama, Clemson, Florida, Georgia and Ohio State will receive official visits from Xavier McKinney. The only one scheduled is to Clemson (Oct. 1). The Tigers have been trending since he re-opened his recruitment in the middle of July. Ohio State was his “dream” school, and the Buckeyes came through with an offer in August, so keep an eye on coach Urban Meyer’s program.
Trending: Clemson
Oct. 24 update: McKinney is another prospect who is set to graduate in December, so times is running out on the one-time Alabama commitment. Clemson is leading, and the lead seems to be pretty strong at this stage. Other visits will take place with Ohio State, his childhood favorite, and Georgia, an in-state school likely getting one, but the Tigers are being chased.
Trending: Clemson
Nov. 23 update: Recruiting really picked up for McKinney in recent weeks. He took official visits to Clemson and Alabama the last two weeks with visits to Ohio State and Georgia coming up. He is announcing his decision at the Under Armour All-America game Jan. 1, and all are chasing the Tigers.
Trending: Clemson
Dec. 22 update: This one is ending soon. McKinney is set to announce Jan. 1 at the Under Armour All-America game, and Clemson has been the school all are chasing. Alabama and Georgia have hung around, and made a push, but the Tigers are still in a good spot.
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Come home, Xavier. Come home.
This post was edited on 12/26/16 at 5:18 pm
Posted on 12/26/16 at 4:51 pm to TideSaint
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Oct. 24 update: Fresh off his de-commitment from Miami, Christopher Henderson is also just days removed from dishing out a top five (no order) of Florida, Tennessee, Miami, Auburn and Georgia. Henderson officially visited Tennessee last weekend, and has additional visits locked in with Georgia (12/9) and Miami (1/27). The Hurricanes remain in the race and have to be happy to get the final shot just days before National Signing Day, but all eyes are on the Florida Gators, who have been stirring up the conversation since the spring. Many expected Henderson to flip or commit to the Gators shortly after reopening his recruitment, but hitting the road for official visits is the plan at this time.
Trending: Florida
Nov. 23 update: Can Florida pull it off and finally land the speedy athlete out of Miami? Time will tell, but the Gators definitely have their work cut out with Henderson still slated to officially visit Georgia and Miami. The former Hurricanes commit is weeks removed from official visit weekends with Auburn and Tennessee as well, but do not count out coach Mark Richt's Miami program either. It was difficult losing Henderson's verbal commitment, but the Hurricanes will be receiving his final official visit just days prior to national signing day.
Trending: Florida
Dec. 22 update: Henderson has an official visit scheduled with Alabama for Jan. 13, and plans to take just one more official visit after that, with Florida more than likely getting that opportunity. Henderson, a former Miami commit who already officially visited the Hurricanes, plans to choose from Florida, Alabama and Miami at a date to be determined.
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This post was edited on 12/26/16 at 5:20 pm
Posted on 12/26/16 at 4:52 pm to TideSaint
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Ryan Johnson has been a well-known defensive commodity for years and programs from coast-to-coast have been in on him for some time. One of the smarter prospects in the South, he is legitimately considering Stanford, Duke and raved about a recent offer from Texas. In-state programs Alabama and Auburn have long been high on his list as well and one may have the edge at this time.
Trending: Auburn
Sept. 26 update: Many in the SEC, including in-state Alabama and Auburn, continue to court Ryan Johnson but out-of-state schools like Stanford, Texas and Duke will factor into Johnson's decision. He is in no rush and has plenty of visits remaining, but all seemingly trail Auburn.
Trending: Auburn
Oct. 24 update: Johnson has been one of the toughest to peg in Alabama over the last few months and he's admitted some fluctuation within his own list. Alabama has surged some but Stanford and Auburn are the constants here. Late trips will be critical in the final evaluation but the safe bet remains him staying in the home state.
Trending: Auburn
Nov. 23 update: Johnson has been pretty quiet on the trail lately even though he's been taking his visits as usual, including recent trips to both in-state schools, Alabama and Auburn. Has the Tide made up ground for him? Will it have enough space down the stretch? It seems like there are too many questions in that direction so we still lean to the other side of the state. Again, Stanford is a major player here and should not be ruled out.
Trending: Auburn
Dec. 22 update: Johnson told Scout it will be Alabama and Stanford that make the cut for him when he goes public with finalists, while Auburn, Oregon, Texas and other compete for January official visits. It seems as if the longer it drags out with the four-star, perhaps the more likely he is to end up not only out of the state, but outside of the region as well.
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Well this is interesting.
This post was edited on 12/26/16 at 5:22 pm
Posted on 12/26/16 at 4:53 pm to TideSaint
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Oct. 24 update: Tariq Castro-Fields is a newcomer to the Scout 300 but his recruitment has been high octane for a while. He has an official visit set to Alabama for the Nov. 26 Iron Bowl against Auburn. He said he will also officially visit Penn State, Virginia Tech and Maryland before making his final decision.
Trending: Alabama
Nov. 23 update: Castro-Fields said Tuesday he was still slated for the official visit to Alabama this weekend, and it will be interesting to see if he leaves campus and is still uncommitted. His body type and style is what the Crimson Tide desire in a cornerback, but there is stiff competition. He set official visits for Penn State (Dec. 2) and Maryland (Dec. 9), and he is trying to finalize official visit plans to Virginia Tech, where he visited unofficially earlier this month.
Trending: Alabama
Dec. 22 update: Castro-Fields made an official visit to Maryland and it opened his eyes to the possibilities of playing at home. Because Penn State was in the Big Ten title game, he had to reschedule that visit, which is now Jan. 13. Virginia Tech remains in the mix as well and Castro-Fields works toward a mid-January decision.
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We'd have to miss on quite a few guys to really pursue Fields IMO.
This post was edited on 12/26/16 at 5:24 pm
Posted on 12/26/16 at 4:55 pm to TideSaint
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DeAngelo Gibbs says all the right things. Heck, he ought to be a politician one day. He is very smart in front of the camera and he always says he is open to all schools. Alabama, Georgia and Tennessee are the main ones right now, so he is likely headed to play in the SEC.
Trending: Georgia
Sept. 26 update: DeAngelo Gibbs visited Auburn and Tennessee early in the season, and he was at the Georgia Dome as a Georgia recruit for its season opener against North Carolina. He is nowhere near a decision, he has not scheduled his first official visit yet and he is not tipping his hand, but the school still trending is the one closest to home. He visited there more than anywhere else (by a longshot) in the last six months, and with him, you can follow the visits.
Trending: Georgia
Oct. 24 update: Alabama hosted Gibbs on his first official visit this weekend, but the Crimson Tide are still looked at as at least the third school on his list. Georgia and Tennessee are still considered the favorites, with Georgia, the in-state school that he has visited more than any other being considered as the leader at this time.
Trending: Georgia
Nov. 23 update: Gibbs has taken one official visit, but he keeps showing up at Georgia for unofficial visits. He is another December graduate, so his decision is on the horizon. Alabama, Georgia and Tennessee remain the main three, but he is in communication with schools like Ohio State and USC as well.
Trending: Georgia
Dec. 22 update: It is down to Alabama and Georgia. There seems to be optimism on both sides, but Georgia has some real momentum since the summer. The in-state school is in the lead and Gibbs will commit Jan. 1 at the Under Armour All-America game.
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This post was edited on 12/26/16 at 5:26 pm
Posted on 12/26/16 at 5:56 pm to TideSaint
Posted on 12/26/16 at 7:46 pm to TideSaint
Lance Taylor is going to be a pain recruiting the state of Alabama for Stanford. We need to get him back to Tuscaloosa.
Posted on 12/26/16 at 9:27 pm to CapstoneGrad06
He'd be a great replacement for Burns, but Burns isn't going anywhere soon.
Him getting Johnson hurts Auburn more than us. Let's see how he does without McCaffrey next year.
Him getting Johnson hurts Auburn more than us. Let's see how he does without McCaffrey next year.
This post was edited on 12/26/16 at 9:28 pm
Posted on 12/26/16 at 9:32 pm to TideSaint
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Isaiah D. Buggs ?@BigPooh_91 15m15 minutes ago Blessings on Blessings??????
Posted on 12/26/16 at 9:32 pm to CapstoneGrad06
Not gonna hurt Bama one bit........if a kid wants Stanford, it's for the academics, and it wouldn't matter any way. Ryan Johnson is a backup to near-lock LaBryan Ray, hence the reason Bama is not recruiting him that hard. Bama will not take both, and feel VERY good about Ray at this time.
Posted on 12/26/16 at 10:42 pm to jatebe
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jatebe
That will be on tSECR within 24 hours.
Posted on 12/27/16 at 7:34 am to Bamad
Rusty talked to a group of well-connected high school coaches in GA. All of them told him Gibbs was going to UGA.
Posted on 12/27/16 at 9:34 am to We_R_The_Tide
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Not gonna hurt Bama one bit........if a kid wants Stanford, it's for the academics, and it wouldn't matter any way. Ryan Johnson is a backup to near-lock LaBryan Ray, hence the reason Bama is not recruiting him that hard. Bama will not take both, and feel VERY good about Ray at this time.
It's an observation based on more than Johnson. Taylor was also the lead recruiter for Jack West in the 2018 class.
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