re: Class of 2018 Recruiting MEGATHREAD: So Long Old Friend Edition

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Had a great time at bama today beautiful place surrounded by great people??????#RollTideRoll

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Harold Joiner did not make it to campus on Sunday and doesn't know if he'll come this week either.

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Trey Palmer, WR, 6-0, 165, Kentwood, 2019

Palmer was hands down the best player on hand during the morning session. His ability to release on the line of scrimmage and get downfield quickly is second to none in his class. He tracks the ball exceptionally well and has tremendous body control. I initially ranked Palmer as the no. 8-ranked prospect in his class, and I was off--way off.

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Andres Fox’s family now on board with him going anywhere other than Alabama?

When SEC Country’s Benjamin Wolk and I met with Andres Fox at Mobile (Ala.) Christian High School in April, it was clear that Auburn was the favorite to land the 3-star defensive end.

The reason for that was because the Tigers were the first SEC team to offer him a scholarship. Since then, he’s maintained a great relationship with the Auburn staff.

There was a hurdle for Auburn to clear in order to land his commitment, though. Fox’s parents are Alabama supporters, and he has told SEC Country that he believed they wanted him to commit to the Crimson Tide.

After a weekend visit to Auburn for Big Cat Weekend, it looks like Fox’s family is more open to the idea of their son going somewhere other than Alabama.

“I think they really love all of the schools now,” Fox told SEC Country. “They have opened up lately. They feel like wherever I want to go, I can do that.”

Fox is a priority target for Alabama. The Crimson Tide are recruiting him as a “Jack” linebacker. Saban, on a recent Skype call with Fox, told him he thinks he’ll grow into a defensive end.

Defensive coordinator Jeremy Pruitt, Fox’s primary recruiter, has told him that he wants him in Alabama’s 2018 recruiting class and expects to see him represent the “251” (Mobile’s area code) in Tuscaloosa.

Having Alabama prioritize him as much as it is helps because Fox is a Tide fan.

“It definitely matters because I grew up an Alabama fan and have always wanted to play for them,” Fox said.

So, why not commit to Alabama then? His answer could be a sign as to where he may be leaning right now.

“Auburn offered me first and I have a really good relationship with them,” Fox said. “Some people say that the only reason why Alabama offered me was because of Auburn offering. I don’t know about that.”

To be clear: Alabama didn’t offer Fox because Auburn did. That sounds like a message the Tigers’ staff is trying to push across. Auburn has certainly done a great job recruiting Fox, though. For being a lifelong Alabama fan, Auburn has him seriously considering wearing the Tigers’ colors in 2018.

“I would say Auburn, LSU and Alabama are all tied for No. 1,” Fox said. “I really like all of those schools.”

Fox wants to visit LSU, Southern California and Stanford before making his commitment, which will happen before his senior season begins.

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Alabama camp news, updates

The media isn’t allowed at Alabama’s recruiting camps, so there aren’t many updates we can offer. But we do know the prospects the Crimson Tide offered this weekend.

Tennessee punter commit Skyler Delong was offered after the Tide’s specialist camp on Saturday:

Blessed to receive my 4th offer from the university of Alabama #RollTide ?? pic.twitter.com/uPwptrGswe

— Skyler Delong (@delong1_skyler) June 3, 2017

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2020 Woodward Academy (Atlanta) athlete Dawson Ellington:

@AlabamaFTBL are now on the ?! ?????? #SEC #OFFEREDup #GAMELIFEculture #PRAYEDupTRAINEDup pic.twitter.com/HyFJI8znVg

— Dawson Ellington™ (@Dawson_Ell) June 5, 2017

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Was told that Sewell, a 4-star offensive lineman from Utah, looked “incredible.” He has the versatility to play either guard or tackle in college. He’s a big target for the Tide. A source on the ground said Sewell loves Alabama and will almost certainly take an official visit to Tuscaloosa this fall.

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The following players are expected to meet 1-on-1 with Saban during the duration of camp: Armour-Davis, Harrison Bailey, Bobby Brown, Brenton Cox, Jalen Cunningham, Davis, James Foster, Joseph Foucha, Henry, Tyneil Hopper, Jaycee Horn, Andrew Johnson, Harold Joiner, Keiondre Jones, Kelvin Joseph, Latu, Asa Martin, Jaylen McCollough, Christian Meadows, Pierce Quick, Ross, Kevontae’ Ruggs, Trey Sanders, Sewell, Nolan Smith, Quay Walker and White. Only recruits who are big priorities for the team meet with Saban.

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Big Cat Weekend concluded without any commitments, but the Tigers made up a lot of ground on many of its top targets in the nation. All in all, Auburn hosted more than 30 prospects who all have the Tigers among their favorite programs.

As a result, plenty of intel came from interviews following the event.

Check out what SEC Country learned at Big Cat Weekend.

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