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

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I think Tide fans should closely watch three players in these next few days.

Amari Kight, a 4-star tackle from Thompson High School (Alabaster, Ala.), has been on commitment watch since Saturday. I thought there was a good chance he could commit to the Tide while in town for A-Day. I’d say he commits sooner rather than later. His teammate, Taulia Tagovailoa, committed to the Tide on Saturday.

DJ Dale, a 3-star defensive tackle from Clay-Chalkville High School (Pinson, Ala.), told SEC Country that he was going to make his decision in the next couple of weeks. I don’t think his recruitment is going to extend much longer. Some fans have asked me where Dale stands on the board for the Tide with other higher-ranked defensive tackles out there. I can say that if he does choose the Tide, his commitment would be accepted.

Then there’s  Jayson Jones, a 5-star 2020 defensive tackle from Calera (Ala.) High School. Jones caused a stir on social media Saturday when he tweeted that a decision could be coming sooner than July 4, which is his scheduled commitment date. He then tweeted an apology and said he was sticking with his original July 4 date. Still, it wouldn’t surprise me to see him commit before July 4.

And, as a bonus, the Tide should start the month of May nicely. Kevin Harris, a 4-star linebacker prospect from Grayson High School (Loganville, Ga.), is scheduled to announce his decision on May 1. Alabama is in excellent shape to land Harris’ commitment.

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I defer to Saban & Co.

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I want the absolute best we can get but its always good to keep the state of Alabama locked up. Screws over another school we compete with in-state.

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“I don’t know where I’m going yet, but I’m not going to cut that off,” Williams said. “I haven’t talked to the [Alabama] coaches about it yet, but my parents didn’t go with me to see LSU, so I know we’re going to back there for sure.”

When asked if the Tide coaches told him he couldn’t take those official visits would he, Williams said he would and that he only gets this opportunity to be a recruit once. Outside of LSU, he’s also hoping to visit Oregon.

Still, there shouldn’t be too much worry from the Tide faithful about the strength of the 6-foot-1, 186-pound prospect’s commitment.

This isn’t a situation about being scared off by the depth chart. Williams said he’s confident in his abilities that make him believe he would have a chance to contribute when he gets to Tuscaloosa. Williams has the versatility to play corner or safety at the next level, so there’s a possibility that he could see the field as a freshman.

So other teams negatively recruiting against the Tide’s depth chart will go in one ear and out of the other. Is there anything that could possibly have the nation’s No. 9 cornerback in the 2019 class not sign with the Tide?

“There’s not really anything that can change my mind,” Williams said.

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Part of the reason for Worsham’s early commitment is so he doesn’t have to hear Tyson and Quick constantly ask him about when he’s going to commit.

“Honestly, I wasn’t going to let them bug me about it,” said Worsham, laughing. “But now that we are all on the same page, it’s great. It’s definitely a plus that they are also committed to Alabama.”

Another big reason why Worsham committed to the Tide is because of Gattis. Worsham has developed a strong relationship with the new assistant since he arrived in Tuscaloosa earlier this year.

“He can teach me everything about the game,” Worsham said. “The way he coaches up the wide receivers in meetings and demands that everything is the best that it can be, makes me believe he’s the best wide receivers coach. He’s also a great person and family guy. I’ve already learned to use my head on cuts and a lot of great stuff on releases and route running.”

There’s a long way to go until Worsham can sign with Alabama, and in today’s recruiting climate, lots of early commitments end up not sticking. It sounds like Worsham’s recruitment is over, and, just like Tyson and Quick, he, too, plans on being a leader in his class.

“I’ve been everywhere and seen everything I’ve wanted to. I’m done,” Worsham said. “Once I find out who the guys [Alabama] wants, I’m going to recruit them.”

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