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

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SAN ANTONIO – Nearly 100 of the top football prospects took part in the 2019 All-American Bowl, providing one last evaluation opportunity before the final rankings for the class are cemented. Here is a look at those who improved their stock and those whose stock is falling after the week in San Antonio.

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Byron Young

One of the few unsigned prospects participating in this All-American Bowl, it is easy to see why so many schools are holding spots open for Young into the late signing period. Listed as a strongside end, Young primarily lined up at the three-technique defensive tackle role for the East team and showed very well in that role. Young has that skill set that works heads up on the tackle or inside, and his versatility is complemented by the fact that he is a very talented defender.

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SAN ANTONIO - The All-American Bowl is in the books, with the East beating the West 48-14. After following practices all week and watching the game, here are the Gorney Awards.

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BEAR MARKET

This award is not one that you want; it's for the player whose stock dropped the most. Quavaris Crouch pulled out of the first practice with a shoulder injury and then didn’t make much of an impact the rest of the week. Is he a running back? Is he a linebacker? The former No. 1 player in the 2019 class is now rated No. 30 and that seems too high after his week in San Antonio.

Honorable mention: From a physical standpoint, it’s hard to justify Alabama QB signee Taulia Tagovailoa just outside the Rivals100. Plus, after one practice he was slowed for the rest of the week. Wake Forest WR signee Nolan Groulx came into the event ranked No. 74 after an outstanding summer, but that is a touch high. For a four-star linebacker, Clemson signee Kane Patterson was largely unnoticed during the week.

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THE SNUGGIE

This is for the player who provided the best coverage on defense during the week. There are a lot of names who could’ve taken home this coveted award but I’m going with Alabama commit Marcus Banks, who was always around the football, tipping passes away and generally making it difficult for receivers to get open at all.

Honorable mention: Florida commit Chris Steele is so physical that receivers couldn’t do a whole lot. Georgia pledge Tyrique Stevenson is aggressive at the line of scrimmage and through the route. Cameron Smith made a bunch of impressive tackles in the game, and then Noa Pola-Gates, Kyle Hamilton, Tiawan Mullen and Keontra Smith are others who should be recognized.

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MR. CONSISTENCY

This award goes to the player who was simply good all week long and could be relied upon to bring it each and every day. Alabama defensive tackle signee Antonio Alfano came to San Antonio to compete and he was unstoppable, especially during the week of practice. There wasn’t a rep where he didn’t give 100 percent.

Honorable mention: Mississippi State OL signee Charles Cross was consistently dominant all week and he had an impressive showing. Hinton, Mertz, Hilinski, Rattler, Ty Robinson, USC defensive end signee Drake Jackson, Florida linebacker signee Tyron Hopper and Georgia defensive end signee Nolan Smith are a few others who deserve recognition.

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SAN ANTONIO -- The annual All-American Game is books, with the East squad running away with a 48-14 victory. The on-field team winners were clear from the early going, but what about the college programs that should feel like winners after the event? We examine the fan bases that should be feeling good about the game and those that might feel not as a great.

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SAN ANTONIO – Among the big college selections announced at the All-American Bowl on Saturday was Fort Lauderdale (Fla.) Cardinal Gibbons four-star defensive end Khris Bogle, who came into the announcement with a final four of Alabama, Florida, Miami and Tennessee. Bogle chose Alabama during the second quarter on Saturday.

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OTHER SCHOOLS IMPACTED

Tennessee hosted Bogle for an official visit last spring and was part of his final four, but this would have been a huge shock had the South Florida native picked the Volunteers. Jeremy Pruitt and his staff are still looking for defensive ends in this class, but they already have their sights set elsewhere. For Dan Mullen at Florida, the goal is to rack up wins in-state. The Gators did not get this one, but have already signed a dozen from their home territory in the 2019 class and continue to contend for others.

The biggest impact here is undoubtedly felt by Miami. The Hurricanes have had a tumultuous last month, with several big misses on National Signing Day, Mark Richt stepping down as head coach and Manny Diaz being named his replacement. Diaz was also the primary recruiter for Bogle before he left for a brief stint as Temple’s head coach, and not being able to reel him in late will sting for the Hurricanes' new head coach.

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WHY IT'S BIG FOR ALABAMA

Banks has been a key target for Alabama since the early fall and the Tide's heavy push was a main reason for his decommitment from LSU back in October. One of the biggest reasons is his length and playmaking ability, a trademark for Alabama defensive backs over the years. Banks fits the mold and fills a position of need for the school, filling its last open defensive back slot in the class. From a perception standpoint, Alabama is once again on the national stage landing commitments and in the process beat out several SEC foes to land Banks, including Texas A&M and Florida. The Tide's efforts in Texas continue to yield fruit, with Banks the latest from the Lone Star State to spurn the in-state schools to head to Tuscaloosa.

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