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

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Posted by Cobrasize
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Posted on 9/1/17 at 3:42 pm to
Like clock work, the football season starts and there is a schedule thread started up by a LSU fan
Posted by TideSaint
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Posted on 9/1/17 at 3:42 pm to
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Alabama is expected to have a number of its top targets in the 2018, '19, and '20 classes on hand when its kicks off the season against Florida State Saturday night.

If you missed the visitors list, which was updated yesterday on BamaOnLine, you can take a look at it here.

Here, BamaOnLine looks at each visitor, and the latest in their recruitment.


LINK
Posted by TideSaint
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Posted on 9/1/17 at 3:43 pm to
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CB Patrick Surtain Jr.

The 5-star cornerback released a top six earlier this week with Alabama making the cut. LSU and Florida State have long been atop the list for the nation's top defensive back, however, the Crimson Tide has stayed in the mix.
Posted by TideSaint
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Posted on 9/1/17 at 3:43 pm to
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QB Emory Jones -- Ohio State commit

Jones says he's firm with his pledge to Ohio State, but has visited Alabama twice this year and continues to listen to the Tide staff's recruiting pitch. Will the nation's No. 3 dual-threat quarterback opt to stay closer to home?
Posted by TideSaint
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Posted on 9/1/17 at 3:43 pm to
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WR Justyn Ross

One of Alabama's top priorities at receiver, it's believed that Ross will ultimately choose between Alabama, Auburn, and Clemson. Auburn is trending on the Crystal Ball ahead of the Crimson Tide as it stands.
Posted by TideSaint
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Posted on 9/1/17 at 3:44 pm to
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WR Jaylen Waddle

Waddle has emerged as a priority target in the last several months, putting on a show for the Alabama staff twice this summer at camp. Both the Tide and Seminoles are after the elite slot receiver, along with several others including Oregon, Texas, and Texas A&M.
Posted by TideSaint
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Posted on 9/1/17 at 3:44 pm to
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LB Quay Walker -- Alabama commit

Walker is committed to Alabama, but continues to flirt with others schools, notably Florida State. The 4-star 'backer recently picked up a Crystal Ball flip prediction to the Seminoles. It will be a battle until Signing Day for the Tide to hold on to the Peach State product.
Posted by TideSaint
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Posted on 9/1/17 at 3:44 pm to
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RB Harold Joiner

Joiner's recruitment has seen several changeups, but as it stands, LSU and Michigan State are ahead of the pack publicly for the Birmingham (Ala.) Mountain Brook product. Alabama hosted the 4-star running back earlier this week and remains quietly in contention with its open spot at his position in the 2018 class.
Posted by TideSaint
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Posted on 9/1/17 at 3:44 pm to
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LB Cameron Latu -- Alabama commit

Alabama landed the former BYU commit after he made three separate trips from Salt Lake City to Tuscaloosa since January.
Posted by TideSaint
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Posted on 9/1/17 at 3:45 pm to
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TE Luke Ford

Alabama took the lead for Ford back in June after offering at camp and has yet to give up that position despite a number of heavyweight programs coming after the Top100 tight end. The former Arkansas commit doesn't look to be in any hurry to make a decision.
Posted by TideSaint
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Posted on 9/1/17 at 3:45 pm to
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LB JJ Peterson

Alabama has been atop the nation's No. 1 outside linebacker's list all spring with Georgia and Auburn working to change his mind. Peterson will likely take official visits before making a commitment.

Side note: Peterson's head coach, Rush Propst, was the head coach at Hoover (Ala.) with current UA defensive coordinator Jeremy Pruitt.
Posted by TideSaint
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Posted on 9/1/17 at 3:45 pm to
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LB Adam Anderson

Another top linebacker target, Anderson's recruitment looks to be trending Georgia's way since he backed off his commitment to LSU. Alabama is in it, though, and will see him play on Friday night.
Posted by TideSaint
Hill Country
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Posted on 9/1/17 at 3:46 pm to
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WR Anthony Schwartz

Alabama hasn't recruited Schwartz very hard up to this point as Florida holds a commanding lead on the Crystal Ball.
Posted by TideSaint
Hill Country
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Posted on 9/1/17 at 3:51 pm to
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RB Quavris Crouch

The 5-star running back in the 2019 class camped in Tuscaloosa over the summer leaving the Alabama staff greatly impressed. The Tide looks to be a serious contender for the nation's No. 2 back.


If we can land this kid and Trey Sanders next year...



Posted by TideSaint
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Posted on 9/1/17 at 3:51 pm to
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OT Pierce Quick -- Alabama commit

It's never safe to go all in on saying someone is a lock to remain in a class this far out from Signing Day; Quick may be an exception.
Posted by TideSaint
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Posted on 9/1/17 at 3:52 pm to
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OG Clay Webb

Alabama has been trending for the 5-star guard from Oxford, Ala. for some time now. Auburn will prove to be the top competition for a commitment.
Posted by TideSaint
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Posted on 9/1/17 at 3:52 pm to
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S Jaylen McCollough

Alabama had the pleasure of hosting McCollough twice in one week in July as McCollough both camped and then returned for the Champions Cookout. Florida State is trending on the Crystal Ball, but Alabama is right there with the Seminoles.
Posted by TideSaint
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Posted on 9/1/17 at 3:52 pm to
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LB King Mwikuta

One of Alabama's priorities on defense in its 2019 class, Mwikuta favors the Crimson Tide over Georgia as it stands. A number of programs are working to stay in the mix for the talented 6-foot-4, 232-pounder.
Posted by TideSaint
Hill Country
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Posted on 9/1/17 at 3:52 pm to
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CB Jalen Perry

Perry seems to be highly regarded by the Alabama staff. The 4-star corner has one prediction on the Crystal Ball to Georgia, but is still in the early stages of wading through his offers.
Posted by TideSaint
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Posted on 9/1/17 at 3:53 pm to
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QB Taulia Tagovailoa

It's hard to imagine Tagovailoa not joining his older brother in Tuscaloosa should the Tide push for a commitment. The 4-star signal caller started off his Alabama prep career with a big night in Thompson's win over Hapeville Charter last week.
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