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re: Class of 2017 Recruiting MEGATHREAD: Say Your Goodbyes Edition
Posted on 1/24/17 at 12:26 pm to chattabama
Posted on 1/24/17 at 12:26 pm to chattabama
LINK ]AL.com | Nick Saban pays visit to state's top recruit, LaBryan Ray
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Alabama isn't letting up in its pursuit for for the state's top recruit.
Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban and defensive coordinator Jeremy Pruitt stopped by Madison this morning to visit James Clemens five-star defensive end LaBryan Ray. Their appearance came on the heels of Ray's official visit to Alabama this past weekend.
"I'm sure it went well. Nobody came out fighting," James Clemens coach Wade Waldrop said with a laugh.
Saban is expected to make an in-home visit with Ray tonight.
The 6-foot-4, 265-pound Ray recently took an official visit to Tennessee, visited Ole Miss in December and is scheduled to visit Florida this weekend.
Ray hasn't dropped hints about a possible favorite. He told AL.com last week that he had a couple of teams in mind, but added, "I'm going to keep them to myself. I want to give everybody a chance."
Waldrop, meanwhile, is giving his star breathing room.
"I let them do their thing," he said. "A lot of people bug him about it and stress out about it. The last guy he's ever going to get that from is me."
Ray repeated as Class 7A Lineman of the Year after recording 124 tackles, 25 stops for a loss, 13 sacks and 16 quarterback hurries last season.
Ray's teammate, defensive back Kryiq McDonald, signed with Alabama in December and enrolled early.
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Posted on 1/24/17 at 12:34 pm to bamasgot13
Whatever the staff chooses to do is good for me haha.
Posted on 1/24/17 at 12:43 pm to bamasgot13
If we had a more consistent kicker, we likely have two more titles.
If you don't think kicker is an absolute necessity, I don't know what to tell you.
If you don't think kicker is an absolute necessity, I don't know what to tell you.
Posted on 1/24/17 at 12:46 pm to Culverhouse13
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Either way, I would rather give 1 of our few remaining scholarships to a 4 star playmaker than a kicker. Take the walk on.
Then people melt down when we have kicking issues.
Posted on 1/24/17 at 12:52 pm to chattabama
Yep. If Bama had a good kicker Saban's entire time at Bama, the game of the century in 11 would have been a win. Which means Bama wins the SEC Title that year and Trent likely wins the Heisman that year. He was number 1 going into championship week.
There would have been no kick six, Bama would have won that game by double digits with a good kicker. Bama would have won the SEC that year too and went to a 3rd straight BCSCG. AJ probably would have won the Heisman that year too, they didn't want to give it to Winston, but no one else to give it to.
So Bama would have won 6 straight SEC Titles, maybe another national title and probably two more Heisman winners and have won 6 straight games over Auburn. If only they had a decent kicker.
There would have been no kick six, Bama would have won that game by double digits with a good kicker. Bama would have won the SEC that year too and went to a 3rd straight BCSCG. AJ probably would have won the Heisman that year too, they didn't want to give it to Winston, but no one else to give it to.
So Bama would have won 6 straight SEC Titles, maybe another national title and probably two more Heisman winners and have won 6 straight games over Auburn. If only they had a decent kicker.
Posted on 1/24/17 at 12:56 pm to chattabama
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If you don't think kicker is an absolute necessity, I don't know what to tell you.
This was in response to my post? If so, I think you misread my post. If not, my bad
Posted on 1/24/17 at 12:59 pm to bamasgot13
More reiterating your points.
Some schools can have walk on kickers work out for them. We aren't one of those schools.
Some schools can have walk on kickers work out for them. We aren't one of those schools.
Posted on 1/24/17 at 1:01 pm to chattabama
Posted on 1/24/17 at 1:10 pm to bamasgot13
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A kicker can be a playmaker if it's the right guy. Take Carlson at AU. They only need to reach the 37 to be in scoring territory and if they reach the 28 they've got an almost automatic 3 points. We are flush with playmakers. I want a kid who can be depended on to not kill the momentum those playmakers provide by leaving points on the field and putting us in a bad spot late in games.
THIS! OMG spot on
Posted on 1/24/17 at 1:13 pm to chattabama
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More reiterating your points.
Some schools can have walk on kickers work out for them. We aren't one of those schools.
We're the one where no kind of place kickers seem to work out. Iirc, there was a time when we had two on scholly.
I sense an old cajun woman down dat bayou chokin' a chicken, chantin' shite and stabbin' a Bama kicker voodoo doll.
This post was edited on 1/24/17 at 1:22 pm
Posted on 1/24/17 at 1:14 pm to rammerjammer24
I agree that kickers are weapons
Posted on 1/24/17 at 1:20 pm to TidalSurge1
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We're the one where no kind of place kickers seem to work out. Iirc, there was a time when we had two on scholly.
This is sort of where I'm coming from. We get the highest rated kickers on the squad, or the highest rated kickers decommit. Either way, we haven't been lucky with kickers at all. However, look around at the rest of the FBS teams and you will find kickers that are walk ons or were walk ons at one point that are great kickers.
I'm good with whatever they decide to do. I've basically become numb to our kicking game so it won't be anything new haha.
This post was edited on 1/24/17 at 1:22 pm
Posted on 1/24/17 at 1:56 pm to Culverhouse13
The Process, just doesn't work on kickers. They are too big of a head case.
Posted on 1/24/17 at 2:25 pm to remaster916
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With just more than a week before national signing day, the sun is beginning to set on the 2017 cycle.
Now that players have completed their senior seasons and the postseason all-star circuit has concluded, it's time to make a final evaluation of the top overall prospects in the 2017 class.
First up is the offensive side of the ball, led by 5-star running back and Alabama early enrollee Najee Harris.
Where do the nation's elite offensive talents stack up in Bleacher Report's rankings? Let's take a look at the top 25 prospects in the 2017 cycle.
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Posted on 1/24/17 at 2:26 pm to TideSaint
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21. WR Devonta Smith
Height/Weight: 6'1", 167 lbs
High School: Amite High School; Amite, Louisiana
Scout.com Ranking: No. 3 receiver, No. 26 overall
Uncommitted: Considering Alabama, Florida State, LSU and Miami
Despite being a shade under 170 pounds, 5-star receiver DeVonta Smith excels at running crisp routes and being able to beat tight coverage off the line of scrimmage.
He's a complete receiving prospect with a skill set that is college-ready—whether he lines up outside or in the slot.
The one knock on Smith could be his size. However, if he can add quality muscle weight, he has the chance to be a special player regardless of where he lands.
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Also a standout basketball player, Smith was one of five players selected to participate in Bleacher Report’s dunk contest at The Opening last summer.
This post was edited on 1/24/17 at 2:32 pm
Posted on 1/24/17 at 2:27 pm to TideSaint
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18. WR Henry Ruggs
Height/Weight: 6'0", 173 lbs
High School: Lee High School; Montgomery, Alabama
Scout.com Ranking: No. 10 receiver, No. 75 overall
Uncommitted: Considering Alabama, Auburn, Florida, Florida State and Penn State
After having a strong week at the U.S. Army All-American Bowl, 4-star receiver Henry Ruggs III put an exclamation point on it with a 61-yard touchdown reception to open the scoring in the game.
Ruggs is a versatile receiver who can do damage in the slot or on the outside because of his speed and ability to get behind defenders on deep routes.
His showing in San Antonio proved that he is one of the premier receivers in a strong class of receiver prospects.
According to 247Sports, Ruggs caught 38 passes for 664 yards and 10 touchdowns.
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Ruggs is also a standout basketball player averaging more than 10 points per game for one of the top hoops programs in the state of Alabama. He also has some serious hops.
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Posted on 1/24/17 at 2:28 pm to TideSaint
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11. WR Jerry Jeudy
Height/Weight: 6'1", 177 lbs
High School: Deerfield Beach High School; Deerfield Beach, Florida
Scout.com Ranking: No. 7 receiver, No. 52 overall
Enrolled at Alabama
Alabama has struck gold in recruiting electric receivers who hail from the fertile territory of South Florida.
Following in the footsteps of Amari Cooper and Calvin Ridley is 4-star receiver Jerry Jeudy.
Jeudy is perhaps the most polished route-runner in the 2017 cycle. No receiver impressed more during the 2016 spring and summer camp circuit than Jeudy did.
He’s a smooth receiver prospect who has the chance to be an early contributor for the Crimson Tide this fall.
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According to MaxPreps, Jeudy hauled in 41 receptions for 496 yards and 10 touchdowns as a junior.
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Posted on 1/24/17 at 2:28 pm to TideSaint
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10. QB Tua Tagovailoa
Height/Weight: 6'1", 216 lbs
High School: St. Louis School; Honolulu
Scout.com Ranking: No. 4 quarterback, No. 38 overall
Enrolled at Alabama
Arguably the biggest star to emerge from the spring and summer camp circuit was 4-star quarterback Tua Tagovailoa.
The Alabama-bound dual-threat passer lit up the Elite 11 and won MVP honors at The Opening.
At both events, Tagovailoa flashed the type of pinpoint accuracy, quick decision-making and leadership skills necessary to be a top-flight quarterback in college.
According to 247Sports, he passed for 2,669 yards with 27 touchdowns and seven interceptions as a senior. He also added another 727 yards and eight scores on the ground.
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Tagovailoa hails from the same high school that produced former Oregon Heisman Trophy winner and current Tennessee Titans star quarterback Marcus Mariota.
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Posted on 1/24/17 at 2:29 pm to TideSaint
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6. OL Alex Leatherwood
Height/Weight: 6'6", 315 lbs
High School: Booker T. Washington High School; Pensacola, Florida
Scout.com Ranking: No. 3 offensive tackle, No. 9 overall
Enrolled at Alabama
One of the elite talents in the fertile state of Florida is 5-star offensive lineman and Alabama early enrollee Alex Leatherwood.
Leatherwood has all the requisites to be a dominant tackle in college and beyond. He’s athletic and powerful and plays with a mean streak.
While some areas of his game need polish, his raw skill set makes him an intriguing option to replace departed Alabama stud left tackle Cameron Robinson.
1 Thing to Know
Leatherwood's head coach in high school was former Heisman Trophy winner, NBA player and Florida State quarterback Charlie Ward.
This post was edited on 1/24/17 at 2:31 pm
Posted on 1/24/17 at 2:30 pm to TideSaint
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1. RB Najee Harris
Height/Weight: 6'3", 225 lbs
High School: Antioch High School; Antioch, California
Scout.com Ranking: No. 1 running back, No. 1 overall
Enrolled at Alabama
Until this year, the last running back prospect to be rated as the best overall prospect in his class was outgoing LSU star Leonard Fournette.
The 2017 class is anchored by Alabama early enrollee Najee Harris.
At 225 pounds, Harris has the size and power to make the first tackler miss and then punish defenders on contact.
However, what makes him a special talent are his speed and fluidity, which are reminiscent of elite backs who weigh 40 fewer pounds.
Simply put, the U.S. Army All-American is worthy of his hype and is likely to be a dominant force on the college level.
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According to MaxPreps, Harris rushed for 7,948 yards and 94 touchdowns over the course of his prep career. He topped the 2,000-yard mark in each of his last three years and went over 2,500 yards in both his junior and senior seasons.
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