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

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Alabama linebacker commit Jordan Davis is officially an Under Armour All-American after a ceremony at his high school on Thursday.

Davis, along with Tommy Brown, Xavier Williams, Stephon Wynn are the current Alabama representatives for Jan. 4th's all-star game. 

The four-star linebacker from Memphis (Tenn.) Southwind is the Tide's longest-tenured commitment in the 2018 class, joining the fold last December after receiving an offer during his visit for the Iron Bowl. 

Davis has been one of the Tide's most vocal recruiters in the class. Recently, he shared with BamaOnLine why he thinks, despite what the ranking may show, Alabama's 2018 class is going to be special. 

"It might not be a lot of us this year, but that's not hurting a thing because we put in that work," he said. "Why I say that? Because everybody don't have a chance to receive a D-1 scholarship from Bama, and if you do get the chance and take it, you're putting yourself in a better position by just first saying you're committed. And once committed, you're committing yourself to a dynasty." 

At 6-foot-5, 238 pounds, Davis is rated the No. 11 weak-side defensive end and the No. 219 overall player in the country, per the industry-generated 247Sports Composite. 

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Here's a rundown of where you can catch Alabama commits in action this weekend:

2018

Stephon Wynn, DE, Bradenton (Fla.) IMG Academy -- The 2-0, No. 2-ranked Ascenders are on a bye-week.

Xavier Williams, WR, Hollywood (Fla.) Chaminade-Madonna -- The 1-1 Lions were scheduled to play at Northeast, however, the game has been cancelled due to Hurricane Irma. 

Jalyn Armour-Davis, CB, Mobile (Ala.) St. Paul's Episcopal -- The 2-0 Saints face Wilcox Central.

Cameron Latu, DE, Salt Lake City (Utah) Olympus -- The 2-1 Titans face Kearns.

Quay Walker, LB, Cordele (Ga.) Crisp County -- The 3-0 Cougars are on a bye-week.

Tommy Brown, OT, Santa Ana (Calif.) Mater Dei -- The 2-0, No. 1-ranked Monarchs face La Mirada.

Jordan Davis, LB, Memphis (Tenn.) Southwind -- The 2-1 Jaguars play at Arlington.

Jarrett Bell, OG, Norco (Calif.) -- The 0-2 Cougars are on a bye-week.

Slade Bolden, APB, West Monroe (La.) -- The 1-0 Rebels play Washington.

Skyler DeLong, P, Fort Mill (S.C.) Nation Ford -- The 0-2 Falcons face York.

2019

Trey Sanders, RB, Bradenton (Fla.) IMG Academy -- The 2-0, No. 2-ranked Ascenders are on a bye-week.

Pierce Quick, OT, Hewitt-Trussville (Ala.) -- The 1-0 Huskies face Gadsden City.

Deyavie Hammond, OG, Bradenton (Fla.) IMG Academy -- The 2-0, No. 2-ranked Ascenders are on a bye-week.

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Burton Burns will be watching Harold Joiner.

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Here are the 5 likeliest recruits to commit to Alabama

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Vernon Jackson, 3-star ATH, Boling (Boling, Texas)

Vernon Jackson was supposed to make his commitment last month but ultimately delayed it because of Hurricane Harvey. There’s no set date for when Jackson will announce his decision, but it should be in the coming weeks.

Even with the delay, that shouldn’t matter one bit to Alabama’s chances of landing Jackson, who’s being recruited as an inside linebacker by the Crimson Tide staff.

The Crimson Tide started looking like Jackson’s eventual pick after a trip to Tuscaloosa last month. He stayed on campus for three days, which was his first time visiting the school. He loved it.

“He went there this summer and felt that connection with the staff,” Boling coach Kevin Urbanek said. “I think when he went there this summer that he got that feeling, and we always talk with coaches about what he’s looking for in schools. He’s looking for that place where he just knows like he belongs. I think that was the thing with him when he went there.”

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Nadab Joseph, 4-star CB, Miami Norland (Miami Gardens, Fla.)

Nadab Joseph tweeted on Wednesday that he’s getting close to making a commitment. If that’s the case, Alabama will be the likely choice. He visited Atlanta for Alabama’s season opener against Florida State.

Ever since Joseph de-committed from LSU a month ago, Alabama has been viewed as the favorite to land his next commitment. Joseph, who’s one of Alabama’s top cornerback targets in the 2018 class, took a surprise visit to Tuscaloosa in July. It was his second trip to Alabama in as many months.

One interesting factor for Alabama’s chances with Joseph is the fact that his legal guardian is one of Tide safety Ronnie Harrison’s cousins. Harrison and Joseph have a very strong bond. When Joseph visited last week, he spent a lot of time with Harrison. He’s also close with Deionte Thompson.

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Caleb Tremblay, 4-star DT, American River CC (Sacramento, Calif.) 

Alabama likes to target junior college defensive linemen, and this year is no different. The Crimson Tide have signed at least one junior college defensive lineman dating back to the Class of 2014.

Caleb Tremblay is the top pick to fill that role this year. Tremblay has one official visit set, and that’s to Alabama on Dec. 15.

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Coaches on the road on Friday

Alabama will have assistants on the road to see some top recruits in action.

Defensive backs coach Derrick Ansley saw junior college cornerback Saivion Smith at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College on Thursday. He’ll see 4-star Central High School wide receiver Justyn Ross at Auburn High School on Friday.

Offensive line coach Brent Key will be at his alma mater on Friday night to see Hewitt-Trussville host Gadsden City. Hewitt-Trussville is home to Quick and 2019 quarterback Paul Tyson, who is the great-grandson of Bear Bryant.

Running backs coach Burton Burns will be at Hoover High School to see 4-star Mountain Brook running back Harold Joiner.

Defensive line coach Karl Dunbar will be in Memphis, Tenn., to see Alabama 4-star outside linebacker commit Jordan Davis. Davis was presented his Under Armour All-American jersey on Thursday.

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