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re: Class of 2017 Recruiting MEGATHREAD: Say Your Goodbyes Edition

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Posted by Bear88
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Posted on 1/27/17 at 12:51 pm to
I can drink to that!
Posted by TideSaint
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Posted on 1/27/17 at 12:55 pm to
With practically all of our remaining targets holding out until Wednesday we may not get much news until then.

Solomon says he is going to let the staffs know his decision this weekend, but who knows if he will actually follow through with it?

Mathis may commit to Alabama or LSU right after his OV to TCU.
Posted by MagillaGuerilla
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Posted on 1/27/17 at 1:00 pm to
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Saint, chatta, magilla, 3714, anybody got any news or preferably good news?



At least Sandkhan hasn't posted in a while?
Posted by Bear88
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Posted on 1/27/17 at 1:13 pm to
I was thinking maybe someone has updated their predictions or something? Bored really. Haha. Thanks again for all you guys do!
Posted by TideSaint
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Posted on 1/27/17 at 1:23 pm to
Time for Locksley to earn his paycheck. We just offered a beast DE out of Maryland in the Class of 2018:

Eyabi Anoma Highlights
Posted by TideSaint
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Posted on 1/27/17 at 1:25 pm to
The LSU writer for SEC Country just CB'd Devonta Smith to LSU.
Posted by South Alabama Tide
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Posted on 1/27/17 at 1:43 pm to
SEC country = AJC. Dixon and other LSU guys think Alabama for smith.
Posted by My2Bits
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Posted on 1/27/17 at 1:49 pm to
On the other hand Leatherwood was instrumental in recruiting several players for us throughout the year yet he almost flipped to Florida at the last minute and needed Willis to keep him committed??!!
Posted by TideSaint
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Posted on 1/27/17 at 1:51 pm to
Jimmy Smith, the recruiting writer for Nola.com, predicted Devonta in LSU's class as well. His reasoning was shite though and he even admits his confidence is very low in the pick.

He did, however, leave Todd Harris out of his predictions for them.
Posted by TideSaint
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Posted on 1/27/17 at 1:54 pm to
New offer out to a 2018 Safety from Georgia:

Trey Dean Highlights

In case y'all hadn't noticed we are hitting the state of Georgia hard for 2018. I assume that has to do with the subpar in-state class for next year.
Posted by TideSaint
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Posted on 1/27/17 at 1:56 pm to
We also offered two 2019 kids from Georgia today. The first one is an Athlete:

Jaylin Simpson Highlights
Posted by TideSaint
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Posted on 1/27/17 at 1:58 pm to
The other is a Wide Receiver:

Jashawn Sheffield Highlights
Posted by TideSaint
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Posted on 1/27/17 at 2:00 pm to
Another 2018 offer out. This one to a LB from North Carolina:

Payton Wilson Highlights
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Posted on 1/27/17 at 2:04 pm to
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After thorough study, camp evaluation and internal discussion using our specific scoring criteria, Bleacher Report recruiting analysts Damon Sayles, Sanjay Kirpalani and Tyler Donohue graded and ranked the top prospects in the 2017 recruiting class and provided in-depth analysis. As national signing day nears, Bleacher Report offers a breakdown of the best college football recruits. We've dropped the Top 25 Offensive and Top 25 Defensive Players, as well as the Top 10 Athletes. Today, we present the Top 50 Overall Recruits of the class. (Editor's note: Some text from previous installments may reappear in this final edition.)

National signing day: A celebration for many, an unofficial holiday to some. It's a day where college football fans see the future of their favorite program and where college coaches hope months of recruiting hours are parlayed into landing a signature of an elite athlete on a national letter of intent.

Wednesday marks the big day, and while some recruits have ended their recruiting process—and a handful have even enrolled early at their schools—others are still in the final stages of solidifying one of the biggest decisions of their young lives. And several of those uncommitted athletes will make their verbal commitments known on national signing day.

The future looks bright, as the 2017 class collectively featured some of the biggest, strongest, fastest and most charismatic athletes in recent recruiting history. The class also features a few athletes who have been in the recruiting spotlight since before putting on a high school uniform—among them Alabama enrollee Dylan Moses, Texas A&M enrollee Anthony Hines III and Ohio State enrollee Tate Martell.

Today, Bleacher Report presents its top 50 recruits of the 2017 class. B/R is expecting big things on the football field from each one of these athletes.


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Posted by TideSaint
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Posted on 1/27/17 at 2:04 pm to
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46. LaBryan Ray, DE, Uncommitted

Height/Weight: 6'4", 255 lbs

High School: James Clemens High School (Madison, Alabama)

Scout.com Ranking: No. 62 overall (No. 6 DE)

Uncommitted

1 Thing to Know

Ray opened the new year by competing in the Under Armour All-America Game in Orlando, Florida. He had five tackles in the game, per Athlon Sports.
Posted by TideSaint
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Posted on 1/27/17 at 2:05 pm to
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39. Devonta Smith, WR, Uncommitted

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

1 Thing to Know

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.
Posted by TideSaint
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Posted on 1/27/17 at 2:05 pm to
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36. Henry Ruggs, WR, Uncommitted

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

1 Thing to Know

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.
Posted by TideSaint
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Posted on 1/27/17 at 2:06 pm to
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23. Jerry Jeudy, WR, Alabama

Height/Weight: 6’1”, 177 lbs

High School: Deerfield Beach High School; Deerfield Beach, Florida

Scout.com Rankings: No. 7 Wide Receiver; No. 52 overall

Committed To: 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.

1 Thing to Know

According to MaxPreps, Jeudy hauled in 41 receptions for 496 yards and 10 touchdowns as a junior.
Posted by TideSaint
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Posted on 1/27/17 at 2:07 pm to
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20. Tua Tagovailoa, QB, Alabama

Height/Weight: 6’1”, 216 lbs

High School: St. Louis High School; Honolulu, Hawaii

Scout.com Rankings: No. 4 Quarterback; No. 38 overall

Committed To: 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.

1 Thing to Know

Tagovailoa hails from the same high school that produced former Oregon Heisman Trophy winner and current Tennessee Titans star quarterback Marcus Mariota.
Posted by TideSaint
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Posted on 1/27/17 at 2:08 pm to
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19. Aubrey Solomon, DT

Height/Weight: 6’3”, 304 lbs

High School: Lee County High School; Leesburg, Georgia

Scout.com Rankings: No. 2 Defensive Tackle; No. 11 overall

Uncommitted: Considering Alabama, Auburn, Clemson, Florida, Georgia, Michigan, Oregon, USC

The recruitment of Aubrey Solomon has turned into one of the most intriguing stories of the 2017 cycle. Michigan, USC, Auburn and home-state schools Alabama and Auburn appear to be the frontrunners as he prepares for a big decision soon.

Alabama and Michigan are believed to be the two schools to keep an eye on between now and national signing day. Solomon once was committed to the Wolverines but reopened his options this summer.

The winning school will get a stud defensive lineman who made a lot of noise during U.S. Army All-American Bowl week. He was a disruptive force throughout practices and made a case for being the nation's top-ranked tackle.

1 Thing to Know

Solomon was the latest athlete to have a much-discussed in-home visit with Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh. The two, along with Solomon's family, recently raced go-karts, went bowling and attending a preschool celebration, according to The Detroit News.
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