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re: Class of 2018 Recruiting MEGATHREAD: So Long Old Friend Edition
Posted on 6/23/17 at 10:10 am to TideSaint
Posted on 6/23/17 at 10:10 am to TideSaint
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Jaycee Horn, 4-star prospect, Alpharetta, Ga.
Horn grew up a big Alabama fan. He still is a Crimson Tide fan. But, it’s clear Horn is torn on what he should do when it comes to his recruitment.
The Georgia corner is split between Alabama and South Carolina. The Gamecocks staff has done a fantastic job recruiting him and have made him strongly considering spurning the team he grew up rooting for.
I still believe he’ll choose Alabama when he’s ready to make a commitment.
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Posted on 6/23/17 at 10:10 am to TideSaint
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Nadab Joseph, 4-star prospect, Hialeah, Fla.
Joseph is committed to LSU, but he recently made some eyebrow-raising remarks to SEC Country.
“My recruitment isn’t shut down, and it can possibly open up completely soon,” Joseph said. “I will be taking all five official visits.”
Joseph named several schools — not just Alabama — who have him thinking on his commitment to the Tigers. The 6-foot-2, 180-pound prospect said if any school had a “slight lead” for his services that it would be LSU.
“Alabama, Georgia, FSU and Oregon are right up there with LSU,” Joseph said. “LSU used to be way out in front, but I’ve been impressed with Georgia the last couple times I’ve been up there and I’ve always liked ‘Bama. I love the atmosphere in Tallahassee. Oregon — I like their staff. I just want to see the school.
“But, I would say ‘Bama and Georgia are right there with each other.”
Posted on 6/23/17 at 10:12 am to TideSaint
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Harold Joiner gets some clarity on his position
Harold Joiner, a 4-star running back from Mountain Brook (Ala.) High School, visited Tuscaloosa on Thursday. It was an interesting trip for the Crimson Tide considering the comments he made to SEC Country on numerous times about the team’s recruiting strategy and depth at running back.
“They were the only school out of the 23 schools that said they were offering me as an athlete,” Joiner told SEC Country in April. “He [coach Nick Saban] told me tight end, running back, receiver and linebacker. I’m like, what?”
LSU has told Joiner he’s its top target at running back. That has the Tigers on top. How’d he react when Saban told him that he was going to offer him as an athlete?
“I mean, you can’t react to Coach Saban,” Joiner said with a laugh. “I was like, ‘All right, yes sir,’ and we moved on.”
After his visit on Thursday, Joiner told SEC Country that Alabama is now recruiting him at running back and wide receiver. He has previously said that even if Alabama indicated it wanted him as the running back in the Class of 2018, it wouldn’t matter because “they have like seven running backs.” Has that changed after his trip to Tuscaloosa?
“I have eased up on that thinking because I realize that coach will put me in a spot where he knows I’ll do well in,” Joiner said.
While that’s a big change in his thinking, LSU remains on top for Joiner.
The one thing that can change that is Joiner’s size. He’s 6-foot-3. There aren’t many successful running backs at his size and above. If he doesn’t grow, he’s already said he’s going to LSU. If he does grow, he’ll likely play wide receiver in college.
Joiner will make his commitment in August. Alabama remains in good position for in-state 4-star running back Asa Martin, who is my pick to be the Tide’s RB this cycle. Joiner said Alabama is still in his top 5.
Posted on 6/23/17 at 10:13 am to TideSaint
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Alabama makes the final five for top DT target Coynis Miller
This doesn’t come as any surprise, but 4-star defensive tackle Coynis Miller from Jackson-Olin High School (Birmingham, Ala.) included Alabama in his final five. Auburn, Florida, Louisville and Oregon are the other schools in the mix, according to a video he did with AL.com.
Miller has told SEC Country that Alabama is recruiting him the hardest and its efforts are led by offensive line coach Brent Key, who is the primary recruiter in the Birmingham area.
Not only does Miller hear from Key but also defensive line coach Karl Dunbar and Saban himself. But it’s his relationship with Key that has Alabama near the top of Miller’s mind.
“They talk to me a lot,” Miller said. “Every morning, every night. Me and Coach Key have a really good relationship. I like him. He’s one of those guys that if I don’t go to Alabama, I can still talk to him. He’s just a great guy to talk with.”
The Crimson Tide aren’t as deep at defensive line as they are at other position groups heading into next season. It’s something that the coaching staff has stressed to Miller.
“They tell me all of the time that a lot of players are going to leave there, so it could help their chances [of me considering them],” Miller said.
The 6-foot-2, 300-pound prospect is still mulling a commitment before his senior season. When he does make his decision, I expect the Tide to be the choice.
Posted on 6/23/17 at 10:14 am to TideSaint
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- The week ended with a bang when Alabama found its replacement for JK Scott. Punter Skyler DeLong flipped his commitment from Tennessee. He’s among the best punters in the 2018 class.
Posted on 6/23/17 at 10:14 am to TideSaint
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– Houston Griffith announced that he received an offer from Alabama on Monday, and announced his top 7 schools with Alabama being one of them two days later. The four-star cornerback is the No. 8 corner in the country and the No. 11 player in the state of Florida. The Bradenton, Fla native is 6-1 and 192 pounds.
Posted on 6/23/17 at 10:15 am to TideSaint
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– Four-star Jordan Davis announced he received an offer from Ohio State. Davis committed to Alabama on Dec. 10. The 6-5, 238-pound defensive end is ranked as the No. 5 player from Tennessee and the No. 12 defensive end.
Posted on 6/23/17 at 10:15 am to TideSaint
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– Three-star defensive tackle Darnell Jefferies announced on Twitter that he committed to Clemson. The 6-2, 275-pound tackle is the No. 29 defensive tackle in the country and the No. 41 player from Georgia.
Posted on 6/23/17 at 10:15 am to TideSaint
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– Three-star John Campbell announced on Twitter his top 10 schools, with Alabama making it. Campbell is the No. 35 offensive tackle in his class and the No. 64 player from Florida. He is an Orlando native.
Posted on 6/23/17 at 10:16 am to TideSaint
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– Three-star defensive end Fabien Lovett announced his top three schools on Twitter. The Olive Branch, Miss native named Alabama, Mississippi State and Ole Miss as his top three schools. Lovett is the No. 35 strong-side defensive end in his class and the No. 18 player from the state of Mississippi. He finished his 2016 season with 86 tackles, 21 for loss. He also forced three fumbles.
Posted on 6/23/17 at 10:16 am to TideSaint
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– Four-star Tommy Brown announced on Twitter that he received an offer from Alabama. Brown is the No. 14 offensive tackle and the No. 20 player from the state of California. His father Vince was on Alabama’s track and field team in the early 80s.
Posted on 6/23/17 at 10:17 am to TideSaint
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– Four-star Kyler McMichael announced his top six schools on Twitter, with Alabama making the list. McMichael is the No. 13 player in the state of Georgia and the No. 13 cornerback in the country.
Committed to Clemson today.
Posted on 6/23/17 at 10:17 am to TideSaint
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– Four-star offensive tackle Rafiti Ghirmai announced is top six schools on Twitter: Alabama, Florida, LSU, Miami, Texas, UCLA. The 6-4 290-pound tackle is a product of Frisco, Texas. He is ranked as the No. 22 offensive tackle in his class and the No. 39 player overall from the state of Texas.
Posted on 6/23/17 at 10:17 am to TideSaint
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– Three-star James Williams announced his top six schools on Twitter. The Jackson, Miss native is the No. 4 player from the state of Mississippi and the No. 15 strong-side defensive end in his class. He finished his 2016 season with 90 tackles, 17 of which were for loss and 12 sacks.
Posted on 6/23/17 at 10:18 am to TideSaint
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– Caleb Tremblay announced on Twitter that he received an offer from Alabama. The 6-5, 270-pound defensive tackle is a transfer from American River Community College. He finished his 2016 season with 30 tackles, 6.5 were for loss, and three sacks.
Posted on 6/23/17 at 10:18 am to TideSaint
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– Five-star George Karlaftis III announced on Twitter that he received an offer from Alabama. The West Lafayette Ind native is 6-3 and weighs 253 pounds. He is in the 2019 recruiting class.
Posted on 6/23/17 at 10:18 am to TideSaint
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– Harry Miller announced on Twitter that he received an offer from Alabama. Miller stands at 6-4 and weighs in at 310-pounds. The Buford, Ga native is in the 2019 class.
Posted on 6/23/17 at 10:19 am to TideSaint
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– Offensive Tackle Amari Kight announded on Twitter that he received an offer from Alabama. The Alabaster native stands 6-5 and weighs 300-pounds. He is in the class of 2019.
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