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

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I'd imagine they can find an apartment in Trussville.

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Hold up what???

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Harbor City (Calif.) Narbonne is home to one of the top defensive players in the 2020 class in athlete Jordan Banks.

Banks is one of the more intriguing defensive players out West and has the versatility to play multiple positions. At a rock solid 6-3, 250 pounds, Banks projects as a defensive end at the college level but will play linebacker for the Gauchos.

For his size, Banks moves extremely well and has shown at various camps and the 7v7 circuit that he’s an every down ‘backer who can play in space, drop in coverage and blitz. He’s a junior and is still filling out and when he hits college, we can see him playing with his hand on the ground as a 275 pound rush end or stay at outside ‘backer in a 3-4 scheme.

Regardless of what position he plays, his upside is obvious and he has a chance to be among the most heavily recruited athletes in the 2020 West Coast class.

On the recruiting front, Banks has early scholarship offers from Arizona State, Auburn, Florida, Tennessee and Utah.

“I think USC could be coming soon and hopefully Alabama as well,” Banks said. “Right now, the school I’m talking with the most is probably Tennessee. They’re really recruiting me hard right now and I like them a lot.

“I’ve never been out there before but would like to try and get up there for a game. I’ve heard great things about the new staff and the new facilities they’re building so I have a lot of interest there. I like ASU too. They're a great school and I like the new facilities they're building. AP (Antonio Pierce) is the one who offered me and I like what they're doing over there and I'm definitely interested."

Banks has camped at USC multiple times this off-season and also visited UCLA.

“I like USC a lot and had a good time at the camps there,” Banks said. “Every time I’m there the coaches tell me how much they like me but I think they’re still trying to figure out where to play me so they said they just need to see more of me with the pads on.

“I like UCLA a lot too and had a great visit there. They told me I’m one of the top 2020 players on their board but they don’t want to offer too many players in my class until the season starts. They said once they start offering kids in my class, I’ll be one of the first to get one so I’m looking forward to that and I really like what they’re doing and the direction they’re going in.”

Banks said he’s no hurry to cut his list down and wants to play the process out before making a decision.

“I’ve never been anywhere outside of Southern California so I would like to take some visits,” Banks said. “I like Auburn a lot and would love to check them out. If Alabama offered, that’s another school I would like to see.

“Right now, I think it would be good to play out my junior season, see what all my options are and then cut my list to five after my junior year. Then I can take some visits as a senior and make a decision later in the year.”

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The camp and combine season began in early April in the East/Mid-Atlantic region, and it gave 247Sports recruiting analyst Brian Dohn the opportunity to see talent from across the region.

It began with a combine in early April and culminated at The Opening Finals in Frisco, Texas, earlier this month. During the events, hundreds of prospects were scouted and evaluated, and there were a bundle of outstanding performances.

But this about the best, and and this feature takes a look at who was the best of the best from the region. It includes a hearty mix of class of 2020 prospects who are ready to take center stage in recruiting in the fall as well as some of the top players in the 2019 class. Of the 10 players to make the list, six are from the 2020 class, and four of the 10 are already committed to schools. Alabama, Penn State, Virginia Tech and Notre Dame pledges each made the list.

Who is the Alpha Dog from the circuit? What about the top surprise or the 2020 prospect to keep an eye on once the 2018 high school season begins?

Find the answers here:

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NO. 4 -- MEKHAIL SHERMAN, OLB

One of the more impressive things to see during The Opening Finals at The Star in Frisco, Texas, earlier this month was class of 2020 linebacker Mekhail Sherman moving in space. The five-star and No. 2 outside linebacker in the 247Sports Composite was covering elite running backs 40 yards down the field, and he made it look easy. The Washington (D.C.) St. John's standout changes direction well and his acceleration is off the charts. His Top 10 is comprised of Penn State, Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina, Auburn, Notre Dame, Clemson, Ohio State, Oklahoma and Michigan, and he will be at Ohio State next week.

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NO. 1 -- ANTONIO ALFANO, DE

Alabama commit Antonio Alfano put on the biggest show of the spring when he dominated The Opening Regional in New Jersey in early April. The 6-foot-4, 285-pound Alfano showed his twitch by exploding past offensive linemen at the event. He was fast, quick, his change of direction was excellent and his technique was very good. He is the No. 4 strong side defensive end and No. 55 player overall in the 247Sports Composite. The Colonia (N.J.) High standout entered the event with a huge target on his back, and he set the bar for others for the rest of the spring to reach. And none did.

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There aren't any apartments zoned for Trussville

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