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

TOP TARGETS - 2019 CLASS (25-29)
Bold names = Bama commits (22)
Note: * = early enrollee (Jan-2019)

Offensive Backs (4)
4* QB LINK ]Taulia Tagovailoa 5-11/203 AL hudl *
4* QB LINK ]Paul Tyson 6-4.5/217 AL hudl *
5* RB Trey Sanders 6-0/214 IMG/FL hudl *
4* RB LINK ]Keilan Robinson 5-9.5/186 DC hudl
4* RB Deondrick Glass 5-11/200 TX hudl
4* RB Tyrion Davis 6-1/230 LA hudl LSU
4* RB Jerrion Ealy 5-10/200 MS hudl OM

Receivers & Tight Ends (2-4)
4* WR/DB LINK ]John Metchie 6-0/195 MD hudl
4* TE/WR LINK ]Jahleel Billingsley 6-4/216 IL hudl
4* WR George Pickens 6-3.5/190 AL hudl AU
4* Ath Devonta Lee 6-2/212 LA hudl

Offensive Line (4-6)
4* OC LINK ]Darrian Dalcourt 6-4/290 MD hudl *
5* OG Clay Webb 6-3/295 AL hudl *
5* OL LINK ]Pierce Quick 6-5/285 AL hudl *
4* OL LINK ]Tanner Bowles 6-5/280 KY hudl *
4* OT LINK ]Amari Kight 6-6.5/315 AL hudl *
5* OT Evan Neal 6-7.5/360 FL hudl *
5* OT Darnell Wright 6-6/320 WV hudl
3* OG Kamaar Bell 6-3/320 GA hudl

Defensive Line (5-7)
4* DT LINK ]DJ Dale 6-3/320 AL hudl *
5* DT Ishmael Sopsher 6-4/330 LA hudl
4* DE LINK ]Antonio Alfano 6-4/285 NJ hudl *
4* DE LINK ]Byron Young 6-4/285 MS hudl
4* DE LINK ]Justin Eboigbe 6-4.5/263 GA hudl *
4* DE LINK ]Braylen Ingraham 6-4/260 FL hudl
4* DT Siaki Ika 6-3/351 UT hudl
4* DE Ty Robinson 6-6/285 AZ hudl
4* DE Jaren Handy 6-5/278 MS hudl AU
4* DT Faatui Tuitele 6-4/299 HI hudl
4* DT LINK ]Rashad Cheney 6-2/270 GA hudl

Linebackers (5-6)
4* ILB LINK ]Shane Lee 6-1/240 MD hudl *
5* ILB Nakobe Dean 6-0/220 MS hudl *
4* ILB Henry To'oto'o 6-2/230 CA hudl
4* LB LINK ]King Mwikuta 6-4/232 GA hudl *
4* OLB LINK ]Kevin Harris 6-4/228 GA hudl *
5* OLB Kayvon Thibodeaux 6-5/239 CA hudl *
5* OLB Nolan Smith 6-3/232 IMG/GA hudl *
4* ILB Daniel Heimuli 6-2/225 CA hudl
4* OLB Khris Bogle 6-4/220 FL hudl
4* OLB Chester Graves 6-4/240 Juco/MO hudl

Defensive Backs (4-5)
4* S LINK ]DeMarcco Hellams 6-1/203 MD hudl
4* CB/S LINK ]Christian Williams 6-1/185 AL hudl
4* CB/S LINK ]Brandon Turnage 6-1/185 MS hudl
4* CB/S Noa Pola-Gates 6-1/180 AZ hudl
4* CB Jeffery Carter 6-0/185 TX hudl ATM
4* S Jordan Battle 6-1/187 FL hudl OSU
5* CB Akeem Dent 6-0/175 FL hudl FSU
5* S/CB Daxton Hill 6-1/187 OK hudl UM
4* S/NB Nick Cross 6-1/205 MD hudl FSU

Specialists (1)
3* K/P LINK ]Will Reichard 6-1/185 AL hudl *

If he goes to the NFL Bo Davis will be eligible next season. Problem solved.

Hell I'd like to add Bo Davis back to the staff even if Kull doesn't go.

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I just think he may want an NFL job and Saban is helping him

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That's possible. He may want to give that a try.

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he may decide to head home when a good opportunity comes up.

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I think this is much less likely. He's been a DL coach for 22 seasons, and has landed in a spot where that position pays him $750k per year. Unless he has decided that he really wants to move up to a DC or head coach position, I don't think he'll leave soon.

If he loves being a DL coach, and that's his end game (he's 51 or so) I won't be surprised to see him stay for a while.

ETA - This is also the most stable HC position in the country. There is zero chance he could suddenly lose his job if Saban is fired. If he loves being a DL coach, he might just be here until Saban retires.

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I think this is much less likely. He's been a DL coach for 22 seasons, and has landed in a spot where that position pays him $750k per year. Unless he has decided that he really wants to move up to a DC or head coach position, I don't think he'll leave soon. 

If he loves being a DL coach, and that's his end game (he's 51 or so) I won't be surprised to see him stay for a while. 

ETA - This is also the most stable HC position in the country. There is zero chance he could suddenly lose his job if Saban is fired. If he loves being a DL coach, he might just be here until Saban retires.

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I'm talking about family and where you may feel more comfortable not necessarily salary or advancement. For instance I would take a little less of a salary to return home to Alabama and be close to my family over the job I have now if I like the position. He will never get paid better than he would be here, but if he wants to be closer to his family and where he grew up he may take less. Not saying that is the case just acknowledging he has spent basically his entire life in one part of the country. Again that could mean nothing and he could be at Bama for a long time, but that is the flipside of not being a job hopper and digging roots in one area.

ETA: The Bills are way worse than the Browns.

ETAA: I wouldn' t be suprised if Derek Anderson takes a job closer to home after this game.

Yea we should have a spot for Davis somewhere.

I think the game has passed Callaway by.

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Thoughts on Wandale Robinson and his decision coming Thursday? Is he a program changer like we believe?!

I like Wandale Robinson a lot as a playmaker who can be hard to handle when it comes to defensive game planning. I think it’s clear he’s headed to Nebraska and will be a huge addition for the Huskers, who need some help on offense. Every team needs catch-and- run playmaker like Robinson who can take a short pass and turn it into a long touchdown and Nebraska is getting a real weapon here if he decides to commit.

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Trey Sanders -- Florida vs. Alabama

Sanders was committed to Alabama for a long stretch before backing off that pledge prior to the season. Most still see the Crimson Tide as the favorite to land the five-star running back, but Florida is certainly a realistic option as well. Sanders has an older brother at UF and has visited campus enough times to be feel hyper-comfortable around Gainesville.

The same level of comfort, however, is present in Tuscaloosa, where Sanders will take an official visit on Nov. 24. The Gators’ rapid improvement on the field this fall certainly hasn’t hurt their chances, but toppling Alabama on the recruiting trail is nearly as difficult as besting it on the field.

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Southeast Spotlight: Best two-team recruiting battles

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There are multiple recruitments in the final weeks prior to the Early Signing Period coming down to two teams. We take a look at those situations for Southeast prospects.

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Wandale Robinson -- Nebraska vs. Kentucky

Robinson is having a monster senior season on the field and he’s also been very busy off of it, taking several official visits around the country. He has a final five schools, Alabama, Ohio State, Purdue, Kentucky and Nebraska headed into a Thursday decision, but make no mistake -- this one is really coming down to a two-team battle.

Nebraska is pitching Robinson an immediate impact role in the Huskers high-powered offense, while Kentucky is pitching him on the potential to stay home and be a star and set himself up for life after football with the strong alumni base in the Bluegrass State. Robinson is announcing his decision in a commitment ceremony at his high school, so Kentucky fans are holding out hope he picks the Cats, but things seem to be trending Nebraska’s way.

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