re: Class of 2019 Recruiting MEGATHREAD: That's a Wrap Edition

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- On the first day of the annual All-Star showcase, players actually checked into their hotels and had a meal prior to the initial practice. Largely instructional and personnel-based without as much live reps, the groups worked with helmets to kick off the week.

In about a two hour session, several players still managed to grab 247Sports attention at the Alabama practice.

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Next Five on Offense

1. George Pickens, WR, Hoover (Ala.) - The one guy who already has a rapport with Nix is his fellow Auburn commitment Pickens, who has already looked to establish himself as an alpha among the skill position prospects. On a day based off of instillation one could still hear the imposing receiver letting defenders know of the chances they have against him. As usual he backed it up with strong routes and stronger hands whether away from his body or in close quarters against defensive backs.

2. Amari Kight, OT, Alabaster (Ala.) Thompson - The Alabama offensive tackle commitment looked the most comfortable of the offensive lineman moving in any direction, run or pass, which is impressive on a a 6-foot-7 frame. Not only is Kight light on his feet, but he can bend well enough to get to the second level or reach block a smaller, shiftier edge player.

3. Michael Vice, TE/H-Back, Birmingham (Ala.) Vestavia Hills - The Samford commitment is at home on the edge blocking or catching passes up the seam, but he moves well enough to play in the backfield or even off of the line on occasion. He maximizes a strong 6-foot-4 frame as both a blocker and pass-catcher.

4. Treveon Pickens, OG, Birmingham (Ala.) Jackson-Olin - Not very tall, the compact interior offensive line prospect was a late addition but played with as much physicality as any offensive linemen during the day. With a low center of gravity and above-average quickness, there's a classic chip on the shoulder on the uncommitted senior.

5. Will Reichard, K, Hoover (Ala.) - On a day where there wasn't much action, onlookers got a glance at the powerful leg of the Alabama commitment right out of the gates. He booted in 45-yard field goals with ease from each half to open the practice and just about all of his kickoffs landed in the end zone to boot. He even had return men retreating as a punter during that portion of the practice.

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Top Five Defense

1. Daevion Davis, DT, Madison (Ala.) James Clemens - One assistant coach told 247Sports he knows he will have to work to get the Vanderbilt defensive tackle commitment to rep at less than 100 percent, full speed. The compact lineman flashed his power, even without shoulder pads on, during the brief team session to introduce the units to one another. Davis is quicker than his 315-pound frame would suggest.

2. Ja'Len Sims, LB, Fultondale (Ala.) - The Alabama roster doesn't have many pure edge talents on it, and the Memphis commitment isn't necessarily a pass-rusher, but he flashed interesting ability as one while working Wednesday. At 6-foot-2, 215 pounds he was cat quick off of the edge and showed some bend in beating offensive tackles with speed. Even though it was a non-contact session, he forced an inadvertent fumble or two along the way.

3. Payton Anderson, LB/RB, Fyffe (Ala.) - A two-time state championship game MVP as a running back, including last week to cap off his senior season, he worked on the other side of the ball Wednesday and was the most fluid of foot in drills. Whether it was breaking on the football, form-fitting or maintaining leverage in space, the uncommitted sleeper prospect fit the bill.

4. Christian Williams, DB, Daphne (Ala.) - Another Alabama commitment making plays, the long combo defensive back worked well at corner to kick off the week. He is particularly impressive when able to roam some, even in zone coverage, where he was able to make the sole interception of the day on LSU commitment Peter Parrish.

5. LeDarrius Cox, DT, Mobile (Ala.) McGill-Toolen - The relatively long 6-foot-5, 290-pounder has a dream offensive tackle frame but his heart is set on defense. The Tennessee commitment impressed his coaches with his ability to pick up the defense about as fast any of the other all-stars and he applied it well with some instant pressures in the team portion of the practice.

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I know I may be in the minority here but is there any reason we need to take 2 RBs in this class? We have Jacobs, Najee, and Robinson coming back and at least one other IIRC. I would rather focus on the D.

Again in the minority but have posted before that Sanders would be a great addition but does not seem to be a great need. So do we take Williams and Glass if Sanders goes elsewhere and Robinson flips to UM or just 1 RB at that point?

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Why do you assume Jacobs is coming back?

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If he wins us another title I will personally drive him to the NFL Draft and thank him for his service.

One thing getting lost in all of these recruiting battles with Georgia fans is that they are meaningless unless they produce titles on the field. I mean, we missed on Leonard Fournette and how did that turn out?

I'd much rather buy another national championship T-shirt than a recrutiing title T-shirt. Know what I'm saying?

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