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Posted on 3/28/16 at 8:59 am to TideSaint
We got another CB for LaBryan Ray.
Posted on 3/28/16 at 9:00 am to TideSaint
One of the Maryland writers CB'd Anthony McFarland Jr. to Alabama.
Interdasting.
Interdasting.
Posted on 3/28/16 at 9:42 am to TideSaint
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2016 JUCO DE Josiah Coatney says his visit to Alabama last week was unofficial and that he still plans to take an official visit to Tuscaloosa on April 9.
Posted on 3/28/16 at 9:49 am to TideSaint
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Ohio State, Miami and Oklahoma are Nos. 1, 2 and 3 in 247Sports.com's composite team recruiting rankings currently.
The good news: They're sitting pretty just in time for the spring season.
The not-so-good news: It's only spring, and there's plenty of time for things to change. Some teams will try to sway their commitments, while other teams will focus on their uncommitted elite targets.
Look for things to really heat up with college football recruiting nationwide. Here are some intriguing storylines to pay close attention to as we continue toward the spring season and transition into the summer.
Posted on 3/28/16 at 9:49 am to TideSaint
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Alabama has won four national championships since 2009, but, according to the 247Sports.com composite team rankings, the Crimson Tide are going for a seventh-consecutive national recruiting title.
Alabama has been a king of the recruiting war since Nick Saban arrived on campus in January 2007. And while teams aim to knock them off the recruiting pedestal, it's been a swing and a miss.
Last year's class saw the Crimson Tide surge late to go from a top-10 team to the top-ranked team, with the help of late commitments from 5-star linebackers Ben Davis and Lyndell Wilson, as well 4-star cornerbacks Nigel Knott and Shyheim Carter, among others.
Alabama's 2017 class—led by 5-star running back Najee Harris, the nation's top-ranked player overall—currently is ranked sixth nationally, but there's plenty of time for the Crimson Tide to make up ground by landing some of the nation's elite standouts.
Posted on 3/28/16 at 9:50 am to TideSaint
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The nation's top-ranked player in 2017, Antioch, California, running back Najee Harris, committed to Alabama on April 18, 2015. Crimson Tide fans are hoping to keep his commitment.
Fans from schools like USC, Ohio State, Texas and Michigan are hoping his plans change.
There hasn't been any major inclination of Harris swaying from his original pledge to Alabama, but for the next few months, all eyes will be on the 6'2", 220-pound dynamo. Harris is a threat to score every time coming out of the backfield or lined up as a slot receiver.
Alabama recognizes that, and you can believe that Nick Saban and his coaching staff will continue doing all they can to keep Harris committed. But you can also bet that other schools will continue delivering home run pitches in an effort to lure the nation's No. 1 prospect.
Posted on 3/28/16 at 9:51 am to TideSaint
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The 2017 recruiting cycle provides plenty of intrigue at wide receiver, where 16 of America's top 20 prospects remain uncommitted. This collection includes five 5-star standouts who have yet to determine where they'll attend college.
We see young receivers make an immediate impact in passing attacks on an annual basis, and occasionally an elite downfield playmaker can provide the missing component that pushes a program into title contention. Here's a glimpse at the top 10 receivers of 2017 who are still weighing collegiate options, as well as an update on the outlook for schools that hope to present their perfect fit.
Posted on 3/28/16 at 9:52 am to TideSaint
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9. 4-star Nico Collins
High School: Clay-Chalkville High School (Pinson, Alabama)
Size: 6'5", 195 lbs
Composite Ranking: No. 12 wide receiver; No. 67 overall
Recruiting Rundown
Nico Collins recently revealed a list of six favorites featuring Florida State, Clemson, Georgia, Michigan, Ole Miss and Alabama, according to Drew Champlin of AL.com. The Crimson Tide have edged out Auburn as his in-state squad to beat, but there's no certainty he'll stick around Alabama.
Georgia, led by former Tide assistant Kirby Smart, is a considerable contender here. Collins visited Athens this winter, and few programs can contend with the Bulldogs' influx of talent at quarterback with early enrollee Jacob Eason (No. 2 quarterback in 2016) and 2017 commit Jake Fromm (No. 4 passer in 2017).
Smart added some speed at receiver in the 2016 cycle and could further balance his depth chart with a rangy, possession target like Collins. Any member of his top six would provide a premier opportunity to succeed, but Georgia looks like a spot where Collins could fit smoothly and flourish in a young, promising passing game.
Best Fit: Georgia
Posted on 3/28/16 at 9:52 am to TideSaint
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8. 4-star Jerry Jeudy
High School: Deerfield Beach High School (Pompano Beach, Florida)
Size: 6'1", 180 lbs
Composite Ranking: No. 8 wide receiver; No. 45 overall
Recruiting Rundown
Jerry Jeudy added offers from across the college football landscape this winter, with Baylor, USC and Michigan recently joining the list. Alabama, Georgia and Ohio State also present desirable opportunities beyond state borders, but expect Florida, Florida State and Miami to remain in the mix throughout.
Uncertainty swirling around the Hurricanes coaching staff cost Miami key offensive commitments during recent cycles. With former Georgia head coach Mark Richt finally providing the team with short-term and long-term stability, it's imperative for him to replenish the roster at high-value skill positions, and the program doesn't need to reach far for Jeudy.
He's already visited Coral Gables multiple times since the new coaching regime took over, and perhaps no program in the state is better equipped to sell early playing time at the position. Miami may make a splash by securing this local standout, and Jeudy, in turn, could quickly ascend to become a centerpiece in the program's revamped attack.
Best Fit: Miami
Posted on 3/28/16 at 9:53 am to TideSaint
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6. 4-star Jeff Thomas
High School: East St. Louis High School (East Saint Louis, Illinois)
Size: 5'10", 170 lbs
Composite Ranking: No. 6 wide receiver; No. 33 overall
Recruiting Rundown
Missouri is the nearby university hoping Jeff Thomas elects to stay home, but options across the country will surely tempt him. Michigan State, Michigan, Ohio State, Illinois and Nebraska are just a few Big Ten programs that extended offers in his direction, while the Tigers also face considerable competition from SEC foes such as Texas A&M and Alabama.
Thomas, who collected 2,431 receiving yards and 28 touchdowns through three high school seasons, is a downfield burner who forces defenses to account for that vertical threat. Michigan, which is busy loading up on elite recruits at quarterback and running back, continues to upgrade its versatility at wide receiver, and Thomas is the kind of field-stretcher that Jim Harbaugh's staff should covet in this cycle after signing multiple possession-type targets in 2016.
It wouldn't be shocking to see the Wolverines land at least two athletes on this list, though the same can be said for Alabama. After signing just two receivers last month, the Crimson Tide are in strong position to fill receiver slots with top-tier talents in 2017, and the instant success of true freshman Calvin Ridley is difficult to ignore in a tight race.
Best Fit: Alabama
Posted on 3/28/16 at 10:16 am to TideSaint
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3. 5-star Tee Higgins
High School: Oak Ridge High School (Oak Ridge, Tennessee)
Size: 6'5", 190 lbs
Composite Ranking: No. 3 wide receiver; No. 16 overall
Recruiting Rundown
Tall and athletic, Tee Higgins presents matchup nightmares for any opponent and attracted early collegiate interest, committing to in-state Tennessee last year. He reopened his recruitment in February, collecting offers from Florida, Michigan, Notre Dame and Auburn since.
Don't expect the Volunteers to give up on a potential reunion, as Tennessee is in need of elite talent at wide receiver to complement a quality corps of passers and running backs. Higgins may find a clearer path to playing time in Knoxville than he would with fellow top-tier contender Clemson, which has done an excellent job of stockpiling playmakers at the position.
Florida and Ole Miss are intriguing SEC alternatives, but it's Alabama, in the hunt for several elite 2017 receivers, that catches our eye as a potential match for Higgins. The Crimson Tide carry several standouts at receiver, but Higgins has physical measurements that offensive coordinator Lane Kiffin and a stable of strong-armed quarterbacks could utilize in the red zone. He would perfectly complement young star Calvin Ridley.
Best Fit: Alabama
Posted on 3/28/16 at 11:45 am to TideSaint
Higgins and Collins would just be too much...
Posted on 3/28/16 at 1:35 pm to Tide or Die87
Posted on 3/28/16 at 1:36 pm to Tide or Die87
Dylan Moses Twitter. This should stir up folks
Crap ya beat me to it
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Posted on 3/28/16 at 5:23 pm to Cobrasize
Going to go perusing the lsu board. 
Posted on 3/28/16 at 6:06 pm to BIGJLAW
Only a matter of time before someone starts the thread. I do believe he is visiting LSU tomorrow.
Posted on 3/28/16 at 8:14 pm to Cobrasize
Despite the Creoles attempts to imprison him in the SEC west desert, Dylan "let my people go" Moses will make his way to the promised land of milk and little debbies.
Admittedly, the frog plague backfired. Those frickers love frog legs.
Admittedly, the frog plague backfired. Those frickers love frog legs.
Posted on 3/28/16 at 10:51 pm to Garfield
Posted on 3/29/16 at 8:32 am to TideSaint
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Sources on both sides tell BOL that the visit went 'great' and that if National Signing Day were tomorrow, Alabama would be in great shape to land Moses' signature.
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