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re: Class of 2018 Recruiting MEGATHREAD: So Long Old Friend Edition
Posted on 6/30/17 at 2:13 pm to CapstoneGrad06
Posted on 6/30/17 at 2:13 pm to CapstoneGrad06
Some people think we'll land JT Daniels next year.
Harrison Bailey is out there for 2020 too.
Harrison Bailey is out there for 2020 too.
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Posted on 6/30/17 at 2:13 pm to TideSaint
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Hard not to put anyone above Justin Fields today. He's been accurate, picking up install quickly, and putting velocity on his throws in light wind.
Luke Ford moves very well for his size. Very strong TE group as I said earlier.
Posted on 6/30/17 at 2:17 pm to TideSaint
A Long Beach Poly and Mater Dei QB in back to back classes. Blows my mind.
Posted on 6/30/17 at 2:23 pm to TideSaint
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This whole new layout is throwing me off.
Fixing what ain't broke. It's the American way
Posted on 6/30/17 at 2:57 pm to Dubosed
Mark Jennings:
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THE CHANCES OF JACK TUTTLE FLIPPING FROM UTAH TO BAMA ARE THE SAME AS NAJEE HARRIS PLAYING FOR MICHIGAN THIS FALL
Posted on 6/30/17 at 3:25 pm to Bamafan15
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Mark Jennings: quote:THE CHANCES OF JACK TUTTLE FLIPPING FROM UTAH TO BAMA ARE THE SAME AS NAJEE HARRIS PLAYING FOR MICHIGAN THIS FALL
So you are saying that there is a chance.
Posted on 6/30/17 at 3:42 pm to BIGJLAW
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Bama looking good for OL Penei Sewell after a three day visit. An Oregon visit coming in July before announcing a commitment.
Posted on 6/30/17 at 3:56 pm to TideSaint
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Harold Joiner is one of the top running back talents for both Auburn and Alabama. And the 4-star running back has narrowed down his list of suitors.
Both Auburn and Alabama made the top-6 six for Joiner, as did USC, Michigan State, UCLA and Texas.
Joiner is the No. 4 player in the state of Alabama and attends Mountain Brook High School in Birmingham, Ala. He is also listed as the No. 5 running back prospect in the country per the 247Sports Composite rankings. LSU was also thought to be in the running but the Tigers picked up 3 running back commitments in the past week.
Auburn and Alabama are also competing for the services of another top Alabama running back, as the two are hoping to land a commitment from Asa Martin. He ranks as the No. 7 prospect in the state of Alabama and the No. 10 running back in the country. Florida is also involved in the pursuit of Martin.
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Posted on 6/30/17 at 3:57 pm to TideSaint
Posted on 6/30/17 at 4:00 pm to TideSaint
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BEAVERTON, Ore. — Alabama is still searching for its quarterback in the 2018 class, and near the top of the team’s wish list is Utah commit Jack Tuttle.
Tuttle, a 4-star prospect from Mission Hills High School (San Marcos, Calif.), doesn’t seem like an option for the Crimson Tide at this point. He’s locked in with his commitment to the Utes.
What would make the nation’s No. 6 pro-style quarterback to change his mind?
“It would take the coaching staff leaving and going elsewhere,” Tuttle told SEC Country at Nike’s The Opening Finals. “That would most likely make me step back and rethink my thought process; however, I know they’re a really sturdy coaching staff and not leaving.”
Despite his commitment to Utah, Tuttle said he communicates with Alabama offensive coordinator Brian Daboll and outside linebackers coach Tosh Lupoi almost every single day. Now, why would a commit who is 100 percent locked in with his school of choice talk to coaches at other schools? Well, Tuttle said he doesn’t want to burn bridges with any coaches because you never know where they might end up.
When he is talking to the Tide, Tuttle said their message to him is simple: win championships and then move on to the NFL.
“They’re obviously a top tier program,” Tuttle said. “They are competing for national championships almost every single year. They want to develop me into an NFL quarterback. That’s what they’re pushing right now.”
Tuttle has been committed to Utah since December 2016. Even with bigger schools like Alabama and Southern California pressing for him to flip, Tuttle is firm with the Utes. He is smitten with everything about that program.
“It was love at first sight when I stepped off the plane in Utah,” Tuttle said. “We were just driving into town and I said, ‘Wow, dad. I could really see myself living here for five years. The family element there is so amazing. The players and coaches were just so great to me. It was something I wanted to be a part of.”
Commits from other schools regularly take visits elsewhere just to make sure that the school they’re committed to is the one for them. Tuttle doesn’t seem like that type of recruit.
“Commitment is a strong word to me,” Tutle said. “When you’re committed, you don’t take visits elsewhere. It would take a drastic change at Utah for me to visit anywhere else.”
Alabama is also considering 5-star prospects Matt Corral, Justin Fields and Tanner McKee as its quarterback in this year’s recruiting cycle.
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Posted on 6/30/17 at 4:09 pm to TideSaint
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Four-star receiver Seth Williams, one of the top recruits this summer in the state of Alabama, garners attention everywhere he runs on the football field. Even at a non-contact, 7-on-7 football tournament.
On Thursday morning, Williams earned the attention of the Central-Phenix City defense. A cornerback, with the help of a safety over the top, tried to smother Williams, who is ranked No. 5 on the 247Sports Composite Rating of Alabama's top players in the Class of 2018. Never mind that defenders at the ALFCA Regional Championships in Montgomery were not allowed to utilize their hands; Williams collected his share of hands-on defense.
While Williams, a rising senior at Paul Bryant, likely appreciated the hustle of his smaller defender, he was visibly irked after a number of physical encounters.
In response, Williams lined up wide to the right side, sprinted 10 yards down the field, took one step inside then shifted his hips to the outside, the final move of a post-corner route. Problem was, Williams did not sell the inside move.
"I know. I got out my route too fast," Williams said later. "I wasn't patient with it."
The play marked one of the few times Williams (6-3, 210 pounds) may have been knocked off his game. More often, he knocks opponents around on both sides of the football.
Part of his Thursday frustration: Williams wanted to respond in kind with the type of physical play which has attracted interest from Alabama, Auburn, Georgia, Ole Miss, Florida State and plenty of college football suitors. But, again, this was non-contact football.
Problem was, the bull's eye on his back and chest don't disappear.
"We've told him you're a national so recruit; people are going to come and try to take your lunch," said Paul Bryant coach Eldrick Hill. "They want to get a chance to try and shine against you. If they do good against you, people will think that maybe, they should be on that level.
"So he understands that he's going to get everybody's best, even if that kid isn't very good. That kid may play at a higher level (against him) because he believes he's going against better talent. He feels it's his time to shine."
Last season, few top recruits in the state of Alabama shinned like Williams, who earned his four stars by playing both ways for Paul Bryant. At receiver, his primary position, Williams 51 passes for 667 yards and 13 touchdowns. At free safety, he also recorded nearly 40 tackles with five interceptions and two forced fumbles.
During one of his best outings of 2016, Williams caught five passes for 88 yards and three TDs, scored on a 17-yard run and on defense, collected one interception.
Wait. He also booted a 35-yard field goal, three extra points and three punts (43.3-yard average), according to the Tuscaloosa News.
Expect Williams to learn from Thursday's 7on7 experience. Stay chill. Relax. And dominate, hands on or hands off.
"Game time is game time," he said. "Once you get on the field, everybody is the same. Whether you have (recruiting) stars are not, everybody is the same. It's about who wins the battle on each play.
"Win the battles, win the game."
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Posted on 6/30/17 at 4:14 pm to TideSaint
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Hard work is definitely paying off for St. Paul's offensive tackle Brady Ward.
The 6-foot-6 1/2, 295-pound rising sophomore could be the next big-time Saints recruit following in the line of stars like AJ McCarron, Tre Williams, Ryan Johnson and Jalyn Armour-Davis.
He already has secured SEC offers from Mississippi State, Ole Miss, Tennessee and Missouri. He just received an offer this week from national power Oregon.
"First of all, Brady's size is a factor with a lot of people," St. Paul's head coach Steve Mask said. "But the biggest thing is he has worked extremely hard to better himself. He is doing everything he can to get to where he needs to be in a few years and where he needs to be for St. Paul's right now."
Ward played mostly on the junior varsity as a freshman, but Mask said he would be in the varsity rotation this fall behind a pair of seniors.
"He will definitely be a factor," Mask said. "It's still a process for Brady. He has all the tools. It's just a matter of taking it to the next level, and I don't have any doubt that he will because of how hard he works."
Mask said in-state powers Auburn and Alabama have both shown interest in Ward, though neither has offered just yet.
"They both know who he is for sure," Mask said. "I think recruiting has just started for him. He's got great length. His wing span is tremendous. At the next level, they put such an emphasis on being able to extend your arms and pass block. Brady also has good feet. All of that is to his advantage."
Ward recently attended the Southeastern Line Camp at Clay-Chalkville High School, an annual event that brings approximately 600 linemen together to develop and perfect their skills.
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Posted on 6/30/17 at 4:20 pm to TideSaint
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The good news for Jalen Cunningham is that he is losing the weight college coaches want him to drop. Cunningham now stands at 6-foot-5 and 338 pounds, down from more than 360 this spring.
The bad news is that a toe injury will cost him a portion of his senior season.
Just moments into Alabama's camp earlier in June, Cunningham suffered what he thought was a turf toe on his left foot during agility drills. An MRI revealed torn ligaments and a disclocation. Cunningham had surgery and will miss St. Clair County's first two games of the season.
"Luckily, those first two games, they're not going to count against our (region) record, really," Cunningham said. "I'll be back for our first region game."
Cunningham said he wants to get his commitment done before then, though. A decision will likely come in July and Alabama, Auburn and Ole Miss are equal.
"I think I've got my decision ready," Cunningham said. "I'm just waiting to get it out there."
Here is what Cunningham said about his finalists.
ALABAMA: "They're all good and fine with me with the injury and everything. They're still on me. It was only about five minutes into the camp that I messed it up. I didn't get enough time to show them, but they are still high on me."
OLE MISS: "Coaching staff and Coach (Hugh) Freeze, just the environment that they have."
AUBURN: "Really, everything about Auburn. I love them to the depth. Coach (Gus) Malzahn, that's my favorite coach. Coach (Herb) Hand, I just love him. Coach (Rodney) Garner knows all of my family so we have a good relationship."
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Posted on 6/30/17 at 4:23 pm to TideSaint
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Four-star quarterback Jack Tuttle remains a recruit to watch for Alabama fans.
However, the 6-foot-4 Tuttle, who committed to Utah in December, remains solid to the Utes. Alabama has offered Tuttle, the nation's No. 106 overall recruit and No. 6 pro-style passer. The San Marcos, Calif., native hears from Alabama assistants Brian Daboll and Tosh Lupoi, and Alabama saw him throw this spring at his high school. The Crimson Tide coaches are still looking to secure a quarterback commit for this class.
"So Alabama's a great place with great coaches," Tuttle said Friday at Nike's The Opening in Beaverton, Ore. "Really, really good people. I talk to them every week or so. They're trying to tell me that the atmosphere there, obviously a top team in the country and they believe they can develop me into an NFL quarterback. I really, really appreciate them telling me all of these compliments. It's an honor to be offered by them."
If it seems like there's a "but," there is. Tuttle doesn't seem like someone who is thinking about flipping his commitment. Two of four 247Sports crystal ball picks have Tuttle choosing Alabama.
"As solid as anyone possibly really could be," Tuttle said. "Utah is different to me. When I was flying in to visit for the first time, I didn't know a whole lot about it. It was love at first sight for me. I could see myself living there for four or five years even if I wasn't playing football."
Tuttle does not have any visits scheduled to Alabama or anywhere.
"Commitment means a whole lot to me," Tuttle said. "I feel like you shouldn't take visits.
"It would have to be something pretty drastic at Utah (for me to back out)."
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Posted on 6/30/17 at 4:25 pm to TideSaint
From Tigerpaw1:
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FWIW Justin Fields told Bud Elliott (SB Nation Recruiting guy) that he thinks Justyn Ross is going to sign with Auburn, Kearis Jackson UGA & Anthony Schwartz UF
Posted on 6/30/17 at 4:25 pm to TideSaint
Also from Tigerpaw1:
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KN has VIP article up on Justin Fields.
He's planning on taking an over the night visit to Auburn on July 13th. Says he wants to see what it's like spending time with the players. He and Chandler Wooten are already pretty close and he's become real close with Chip Lindsey. Says he talks to him daily and also speaks a bunch with Gus Malzahn and Tim Horton. Fields says he clicks with Lindsey and likes that he's family oriented. Mentioned Lindsey is also really close with his dad. As of now no commitment timeline and it could go into the season so he can take his official visits. As of right now he speaks daily with 20-25 coaches (jesus?) and he has no idea where he's going
Posted on 6/30/17 at 4:28 pm to TideSaint
Steve Wiltfong CB'd Penei Sewell to Alabama. He spoke with him out at the Opening today.
Posted on 6/30/17 at 4:50 pm to TideSaint
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BEAVERTON, Ore. — 247Sports director of scouting Barton Simmons and Scout director of recruiting Brandon Huffman team up to discuss a hot topic at The Opening Finals — Who has been the top quarterback through the first two days of the event?
Here is what they had to say...
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This post was edited on 6/30/17 at 5:53 pm
Posted on 6/30/17 at 6:07 pm to TideSaint
Chris Kirschner
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Some good news for Alabama recruiting may be on the horizon..... (eyes emoji)
Posted on 6/30/17 at 6:10 pm to Bamafan15
Hmmm.
Interdasting.
Interdasting.
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