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re: Class of 2026 Football Recruiting
Posted on 1/23/23 at 11:05 am to TizzyT4theUofA
Posted on 1/23/23 at 11:05 am to TizzyT4theUofA
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Posted on 1/23/23 at 6:20 pm to Alabama_Fan
Out of 10, Bama now has 3 5-star+ players in the 2023 class - Keon Keeley; Caleb Downs; Kadyn Proctor. LINK
Posted on 1/23/23 at 6:27 pm to jatebe
ESPN updated their rankings, any big movers for us? Not that ESPN’s rankings are very relevant, but still.
Has Rivals released their final rankings?
Has Rivals released their final rankings?
Posted on 1/23/23 at 8:29 pm to CamAquatic
Rivals is updating their rankings this week.
Posted on 1/24/23 at 6:41 am to TideSaint
247 is releasing their final rankings on Thursday.
Posted on 1/24/23 at 6:53 am to TideSaint
Battle Miami: Prospects that boosted their stock
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Julian Sayin
The Alabama commit did not disappoint competing with Team Raw. Playing with a new set of receivers, there were some growth moments but, all in all, Sayin was whipping it around the field. The stroke is smooth and quick with great velocity. Being a five-star, there is no higher ground for Sayin, but he definitely did not hurt his stock on Day 1.
Posted on 1/24/23 at 6:56 am to TideSaint
Rivals Rankings Week: Final five-star countdown for 2023 class
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5. DE KEON KEELEY (Alabama)
Gorney's Take: The measurables on Keon Keeley are extraordinary but he’s not only impressive numbers on a piece of paper. At the All-American Bowl, the Alabama signee with long arms and tremendous athletic ability also showed off a ferocity that few others have in this class. Keeley keeps his balance, uses his frame to his advantage to bend off the edge and he has inside moves as well along with the fact that maybe no one in this class closes better on the ball carrier.
Posted on 1/24/23 at 6:56 am to TideSaint
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8. OL KADYN PROCTOR (Alabama)
Gorney's Take: There were some monstrous offensive linemen at the All-American Bowl but Kadyn Proctor was the biggest of all. Checking in at 6-foot-8 and 345 pounds, Proctor might be tapped out physically but that’s perfectly fine because now it’s time for Alabama to refine his skills, keep his physical nature and make him a first-round draft pick. I also loved the mentality – right or wrong – that by going to play for the Crimson Tide he can be challenged the most in a new setting. Eighth in the class might not be high enough for him.
Posted on 1/24/23 at 6:57 am to TideSaint
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9. S CALEB DOWNS (Alabama)
Gorney's Take: Caleb Downs is not this super long, rangy safety that we’ve fallen in love with over the years – some having panned out and some having not – but he’s just a baller, a playmaker that is always doing something positive for his team. The Alabama signee is not afraid to come up and hit. He can track plays sideline to sideline and he just has this unteachable knack to be around the ball and make something positive happen for the defense.
Posted on 1/24/23 at 6:57 am to TideSaint
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30. CB DESMOND RICKS (Alabama)
Gorney's Take: The Alabama signee remains a five-star because of his incredible physical tools and his competitiveness that we’ve seen over the years, even as Desmond Ricks reclassified from the 2024 to the 2023 class. With his speed and ability to cover plus play on an island, Ricks has the potential to be really special even though some elite receivers got the best of him at the Under Armour Game. As he develops under coach Nick Saban, Ricks has the length, the want-to and the ability to be special in Tuscaloosa.
Posted on 1/24/23 at 6:58 am to TideSaint
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31. DE YHONZAE PIERRE (Alabama)
Gorney's Take: Yhonzae Pierre’s reputation as a potential five-star really started in his junior season, then he dominated at Alabama’s summer camp, then he was outstanding as a senior and then finally turned in an incredible performance all week at the All-American Bowl. Not only is the Crimson Tide signee a high-level athlete and physical force but he’s so fast off the snap that he was winning some one-on-one reps by hardly being touched. He can get to the edge, he can spin, he can go inside and his productivity is simply off the charts.
Posted on 1/24/23 at 7:00 am to TideSaint
Rivals Rankings Week: Meet the eight new five-stars
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Yhonzae Pierre
"Yhonzae Pierre will make his NFL money on passing down situations in the SEC. As far as a pure speed rusher off the edge, Pierre is a heat-seeking missile targeting quarterbacks; that first step is amazing. SEC teams will not have the luxury of running the other way or scheming against Pierre the way Alabama high school squads did when he lined up for Eufaula.
"The new five-star closed his senior campaign with 64 tackles, 8.5 sacks, and 23 tackles for a loss. In San Antonio, Pierre was unstoppable in one-on-one reps against top offensive linemen. Coming to Texas ready to play helped Pierre earn that fifth Rivals’ star." - Wright
Posted on 1/24/23 at 8:47 am to TideSaint
Keeley and Pierre in the same class is amazing. It really feels like this class has a dozen special guys. A lot of our good classes have a few, then some guys who could be, but man I really believe in at least half of these guys to be really good, if not All American level. Keeley is already an all around amazing EDGE, and does Pierre give anyone else Tim Williams vibes?
Posted on 1/24/23 at 11:25 am to CamAquatic
Rivals' Final Class of 2023 Rankings
Signees/In-state players:
5. Keon Keeley
8. Kadyn Proctor
9. Caleb Downs
15. Peter Woods (Clemson)
19. Keldric Faulk (Auburn)
30. Desmond Ricks
31. Yhonzae Pierre
33. Justice Haynes (highest ranked RB)
37. Tomarrion Parker (Clemson)
41. AJ Harris (Georgia)
42. Jalen Hale
43. Qua Russaw
52. Kelby Collins (Florida)
56. James Smith
67. Jeremiah Cobb (Auburn)
69. Jahlil Hurley
72. Richard Young
92. Christopher Vizzina (Clemson)
94. Jordan Renaud
106. Wilkin Formby
115. Sylvester Smith (Auburn)
133. Miles McVay
147. Eli Holstein
162. Tony Mitchell
169. Karmello English (Michigan)
180. Bradyn Joiner (Auburn)
184. Cole Adams
202. Edric Hill
213. Avery Stuart (Kentucky)
232. Hunter Osborne
236. Dylan Lonergan
239. Ryqueze McElderry
Signees/In-state players:
5. Keon Keeley
8. Kadyn Proctor
9. Caleb Downs
15. Peter Woods (Clemson)
19. Keldric Faulk (Auburn)
30. Desmond Ricks
31. Yhonzae Pierre
33. Justice Haynes (highest ranked RB)
37. Tomarrion Parker (Clemson)
41. AJ Harris (Georgia)
42. Jalen Hale
43. Qua Russaw
52. Kelby Collins (Florida)
56. James Smith
67. Jeremiah Cobb (Auburn)
69. Jahlil Hurley
72. Richard Young
92. Christopher Vizzina (Clemson)
94. Jordan Renaud
106. Wilkin Formby
115. Sylvester Smith (Auburn)
133. Miles McVay
147. Eli Holstein
162. Tony Mitchell
169. Karmello English (Michigan)
180. Bradyn Joiner (Auburn)
184. Cole Adams
202. Edric Hill
213. Avery Stuart (Kentucky)
232. Hunter Osborne
236. Dylan Lonergan
239. Ryqueze McElderry
Posted on 1/24/23 at 11:42 am to TideSaint
In terms of in state guys, Keldrick Faulk is someone I wish we could have had in this class.
Posted on 1/24/23 at 11:49 am to KingHenry2
ESPN's Final Class of 2023 Rankings
Signees:
9. Qua Russaw
10. Kadyn Proctor
11. Caleb Downs
12. Keon Keeley
19. Desmond Ricks
22. Richard Young
25. Justice Haynes
26. James Smith
29. Eli Holstein
36. Dylan Lonergan
46. Jahlil Hurley
47. Jalen Hale
50. Jordan Renaud
72. Yhonzae Pierre
94. Tony Mitchell
110. Wilkin Formby
120. Olaus Alinen
123. Miles McVay
136. Ty Lockwood
207. Hunter Osborne
248. Brayson Hubbard
269. Cole Adams
281. Edric Hill
Signees:
9. Qua Russaw
10. Kadyn Proctor
11. Caleb Downs
12. Keon Keeley
19. Desmond Ricks
22. Richard Young
25. Justice Haynes
26. James Smith
29. Eli Holstein
36. Dylan Lonergan
46. Jahlil Hurley
47. Jalen Hale
50. Jordan Renaud
72. Yhonzae Pierre
94. Tony Mitchell
110. Wilkin Formby
120. Olaus Alinen
123. Miles McVay
136. Ty Lockwood
207. Hunter Osborne
248. Brayson Hubbard
269. Cole Adams
281. Edric Hill
Posted on 1/24/23 at 11:53 am to TideSaint
I’m surprised they have James Smith outside of the top 50.
Posted on 1/24/23 at 1:49 pm to CamAquatic
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Posted on 1/25/23 at 11:08 am to fenderso
Rivals Rankings Week: Which RB is best fit for his future team?
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RICHARD YOUNG TO ALABAMA
"I love the way that Richard Young fits into Alabama‘s offensive identity. He’s kind of a throwback to what the big, tough Alabama offenses used to look like, and it wouldn’t be surprising to see the Tide try to bring some more toughness to the offensive side of the ball next season.
"He’s a strong downhill runner who can run over defenders but also run around them. I like the way that he’s able to pick up yards in chunks, and he seems well suited for the offensive personnel in Tuscaloosa." - Adam Friedman, national recruiting analyst
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JUSTICE HAYNES TO ALABAMA
"When Alabama has been at the top of its game, the Crimson Tide have had a tailback in the backfield who could carry the team when needed. Brian Robinson, Najee Harris and Damien Harris are recent examples of 1,000-yard rushers who helped push the Crimson Tide to the top of the college football ranks.
"Justice Haynes fits that mold. Haynes is a tireless runner with great field vision and the burst to get to the second level once a crease is created. At the second level, Haynes has the speed to take it the distance. Alabama landed its ideal tailback in Haynes." – Ryan Wright, national recruiting analyst
Posted on 1/25/23 at 12:00 pm to TideSaint
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Perry Thompson says he is "60% committed" at this time.
Auburn filling his head with every tactic in the book I’m sure. We need to hang onto him. I think him and Williams will complement each other perfectly for a year or two
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