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re: Class of 2018 Recruiting MEGATHREAD: So Long Old Friend Edition
Posted on 8/14/17 at 8:53 am to TideSaint
Posted on 8/14/17 at 8:53 am to TideSaint
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The list of top 25 high school defensive backs in the last 25 years is a versatile group, many of whom went on to be college stars and later NFL players.
This summer, AL.com has been counting down the top 25 players at each position in the last quarter of a century. So far, we’ve named the top running backs, quarterbacks, linemen and linebackers. Today, it’s time to count down the top secondary players, and it was no easy task.
We formed a knowledgeable committee that came up with an original list of 50 names based on statistics, honors, film study, level of play and first-hand knowledge. That list was then narrowed to a top 25.
We left a lot of great names on the cutting room floor, so to speak. Feel free to make the case for your favorite player in the comment section below and check back each week for our continuing series.
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Posted on 8/14/17 at 8:53 am to TideSaint
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24. Phelon Jones, McGill-Toolen
The 2006 Gatorade Alabama Player of the Year had a stellar senior season at wide receiver, cornerback and kick returner. He finished with 96 tackles and two interceptions for the Yellow Jackets. He also was a first-team All-State selection.
Posted on 8/14/17 at 8:55 am to TideSaint
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17. Jarrick Williams, Blount
Williams was a U.S. Army All-American in 2009. He had 75 tackles as a sophomore, 94 tackles and five interceptions in just nine games as a junior and 75 tackles as a senior. Williams was a first-team All-State player as a senior and also played in the Alabama-Mississippi Game.
Posted on 8/14/17 at 8:56 am to TideSaint
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15. Robert Lester, Foley
A first-team All-State player in 2007, Lester (21) racked up 67 tackles from his safety position. He also broke up 10 passes and had two blocked kicks. His interception against Daphne on the final play sealed the region title. Lester also played in the Alabama-Mississippi Game.
Posted on 8/14/17 at 8:56 am to TideSaint
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14. Kecalf Bailey, Central-Tuscaloosa
Though opponents seldom through in his direction, Bailey finished his high school career with seven interceptions. In 1996, he was a Parade All-American, a member of the Super 12 team, a first-team All-State selection and played in the Alabama-Mississippi Game. He blocked 19 kicks during his career. As a senior, he had 49 tackles and three interceptions.
Posted on 8/14/17 at 8:56 am to TideSaint
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13. Johnny Cook, Spanish Fort
Cook led Mark Freeman’s Toros to the Class 5A state championship – the team’s second in three years. During his senior season, Cook had 81 tackles and 21 pass break-ups. He was named the Press-Register Defensive Player of the Year and the Class 5A Back of the Year. He also was a member of the ASWA’s Super 12 and played in the Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Game.
Posted on 8/14/17 at 8:57 am to TideSaint
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12. Simeon Castille, Briarwood Christian
The USA Today All-American helped lead his team to the 2003 Class 5A state title. The ASWA Back of the Year had 60 tackles and nine interceptions as a senior. He returned two interceptions for TDs. He was a two-time first-team All-State selection. Castille also played in the U.S. Army All-American Game.
Posted on 8/14/17 at 8:57 am to TideSaint
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11. Roman Harper, Prattville
Harper was a first-team All-State selection by the Birmingham News in 2000. He also was selected to the Alabama-Mississippi Game. He made 58 tackles and had four interceptions for the Lions.
Posted on 8/14/17 at 8:58 am to TideSaint
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7. Nick Perry, Prattville
As a senior in 2009, Perry made 55 tackles, intercepted six passes and broke up five more. He also recovered two fumbles. As a junior, he had 37 tackles and four interceptions. He was named Class 6A Back of the Year in 2009 and also played in the Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Game. Prattville went 25-4 in his final two years and played in both state titles games, splitting with Hoover.
Posted on 8/14/17 at 8:58 am to TideSaint
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4. Dee Milliner, Stanhope Elmore
Milner had an outstanding senior season in 2009 in which he was chosen to four All-American teams (USA Today, Parade, Under Armour and EA Sports). He also was a member of the Alabama Sports Writers Association Super 12. He made 71 tackles that season, intercepted three passes and broke up eight more. He also had seven interceptions as a junior.
Posted on 8/14/17 at 8:59 am to TideSaint
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3. Marlon Humphrey, Hoover
Humphrey was a Parade and Under-Armour All-American for the Bucs in 2013. He was a three-time first-team ASWA All-State selection and helped Hoover to state titles in both 2012 and 2013. As a senior, he registered 44 tackles, three interceptions and four pass breakups. He intercepted four passes as a junior and six as a sophomore, three of which he returned for touchdowns.
Posted on 8/14/17 at 8:59 am to TideSaint
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1. Dre Kirkpatrick, Gadsden City
Kirkpatrick was considered the No. 1 cornerback in the country in 2008. He was a Parade, USA Today and U.S. Army All-American. He was named the ASWA Class 6A Back of the Year. He finished his high school career with 193 tackles, 17 interceptions (three returned for TDs), 36 pass breakups and two sacks. He also had a punt return TD, a kickoff return TD and a receiving TD.
Posted on 8/14/17 at 8:59 am to TideSaint
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Posted on 8/14/17 at 9:05 am to TideSaint
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Kecalf Bailey
I remember how odd it was that his name was pronounced "Kelf", as if the "ca" weren't even part of his name
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Though opponents seldom through in his direction
really al.com? really?
Posted on 8/14/17 at 9:18 am to bamasgot13
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Though opponents seldom through in his direction
Posted on 8/14/17 at 9:26 am to MontyFranklyn
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AL.com released its much-anticipated preseason statewide Power 25 prep football rankings for Alabama on Monday.
Defending 7A state champion Hoover leads the poll after winning another state title. According to AL.com, Bucs coach Josh Niblett is 118-13 over 10 seasons at Hoover.
Central-Phenix City, Hewitt-Trussville, Thompson and Austin round out the preseason Top 5.
1. Hoover — Last year’s finish: 12-2, won Class 7A state title; First game: at Grayson (Ga.), Aug. 25
2. Central-Phenix City — Last year’s finish: 10-2, lost in Class 7A semifinals; First game: vs. No. 15 Bob Jones, Aug. 25
3. Hewitt-Trussville — Last year’s finish: 11-1, lost in Class 7A second round; First game: vs. Callaway (Miss.), Sept. 1
4. Thompson — Last year’s finish: 5-5, did not make playoffs; First game: vs. Hapeville Charter (Ga.), Sept. 1
5. Austin — Last year’s finish: 10-4, lost in Class 6A semifinals; First game: vs. Jasper, Aug. 25
6. Blount — Last year’s finish: 10-3, lost in Class 6A quarterfinals; First game: vs. Vigor, Aug. 25
7. McGill-Toolen — Last year’s finish: 13-1, lost in Class 7A championship game; First game: at Spanish Fort, Aug. 25
8. Beauregard — Last year’s finish: 13-1, won Class 5A state champonship; First game: vs. Greenville, Sept. 1
9. Ramsay — Last year’s finish: 13-2, won Class 6A state championship; First game: at No. 12 Pinson Valley, Sept. 1
10. Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa — Last year’s finish: 11-1, lost in Class 6A second round; First game: at No. 25 Oxford, Aug. 25
11. Briarwood Christian — Last year’s finish: 12-2, lost in Class 5A semifinals; First game: vs. Chelsea, Sept. 1
12. Pinson Valley — Last year’s finish: 8-4, lost in second round of Class 6A playoffs; First game: at McAdory, Aug. 25
13. Opelika — Last year’s finish: 13-2, lost in Class 6A championship game; First game: at Smiths Station, Aug. 25
14. St. Paul's — Last year’s finish: 9-4, lost in Class 5A quarterfinals; First game: at Fairhope, Aug. 2
15. Bob Jones — Last year’s finish: 7-4, lost in first round of Class 7A playoffs; First game: at No. 2 Central-Phenix City, Aug. 25
16. Handley — Last year’s finish: 13-2, won Class 4A state championship; First game: at Callaway (Ga.), Aug. 31
17. Park Crossing — Last year’s finish: 13-1, lost in Class 6A semifinals; First game: vs. Jeff Davis, Aug. 25, at Alabama State
18. Piedmont — Last year’s finish: 15-0, won second straight Class 3A state title; First game: at Rockmart (Ga.), Aug. 25
19. Enterprise — Last year’s finish: 10-2, lost in second round of Class 7A playoffs; First game: vs. Dothan, Aug. 25
20. Daphne — Last year’s finish: 9-3, lost in second round of Class 6A playoffs; First game: at Davidson, Aug. 24
21. Spain Park — Last year’s finish: 8-3, lost in first round of Class 7A playoffs; First game: vs. Gadsden City, Aug. 25
22. James Clemens — Last year’s finish: 8-4, lost in second round of Class 7A playoffs; First game: vs. Gardendale, Sept. 1
23. Fyffe — Last year’s finish: 15-0, won Class 2A state title; First game: vs. No. 24 Maplesville, Aug. 24, in Champions Challenge (in a preseason game that won’t count in the standings)
24. Maplesville — Last year’s finish: 14-0, won Class 1A state title; First game: vs. No. 23 Fyffe, Aug. 24, in Champions Challenge (in a preseason game that won't count in standings)
T25. Muscle Shoals — Last year’s finish: 7-6, lost in Class 6A quarterfinals; First game: at Gardendale, Aug. 25
T25. Oxford — Last year’s finish: 10-1, lost in first round of Class 6A playoffs; First game: vs. No. 9 Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa, Aug. 25
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Posted on 8/14/17 at 9:29 am to TideSaint
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Welcome to SEC Country’s daily Roll Tide-ings, a rundown of everything happening in Alabama Crimson Tide recruiting with Chris Kirschner. After a busy 10 days, we talk the latest with who could potentially commit to Alabama next.
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Predicting the next commitments for Alabama
Alabama picked up three 2018 commitments in the last 10 days in Slade Bolden, Jarrett Bell and Cameron Latu. Those commitments were expected for the Crimson Tide, but the question from fans to me immediately started pouring in my direct messages on Twitter. Who’s next?
Well, let’s get to that question now.
Posted on 8/14/17 at 9:29 am to TideSaint
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Asa Martin, 4-star RB, Decatur, Ala.
Martin will announce his commitment on Aug. 24 during a ceremony at his school. His finalists are Alabama, Auburn, Clemson and Florida. The in-state prospect is the Crimson Tide’s top target at the position now that 5-star running back Zamir White committed to Georgia. Since Martin was offered by Alabama in April, this recruitment has trended the Tide’s way. I expect Alabama to be the choice in 10 days. If Martin doesn’t choose the Tide, I don’t think the team will land a commitment at running back in the 2018 class.
Posted on 8/14/17 at 9:29 am to TideSaint
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Vernon Jackson, 3-star ATH, Boling, Texas
Jackson will announce his commitment two days after Martin, on Aug. 26. As with Martin, I expect Jackson to pick Alabama. This recruitment is a two-team race between the Tide and Texas A&M. Jackson visited Tuscaloosa last month for the first time, stayed for three days, and became familiar with the campus and coaching staff. Though 247Sports rates him a 3-star prospect, the staff is very high on Jackson’s athleticism and versatility. He plays quarterback in high school but is being recruited as an inside linebacker by Alabama. Jackson is so versatile that schools are recruiting him at quarterback, running back, defensive end and linebacker. It would be a big surprise if he chose anywhere other than Alabama.
Posted on 8/14/17 at 9:30 am to TideSaint
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Penei Sewell, 4-star OL, Saint George, Utah
SEC Country spoke with Sewell’s father, Gabriel, last week. He said he believes there’s a 75 percent chance his son commits before the month is over. If that’s the case, there are two options: Alabama and Oregon. I think the Crimson Tide are in good shape to land Sewell’s commitment because every time I’ve spoken to him or his father, they have said the ultimate goal is getting to the NFL and the final choice will be the school that puts him in the best situation to get there. There’s no doubt that Alabama has had more success at getting offensive linemen to the NFL than Oregon.
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