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re: 2018 Football Recruiting Thread -- Final OP Update Edition
Posted on 12/13/17 at 10:45 pm to jt33
Posted on 12/13/17 at 10:45 pm to jt33
Coach Lindsey and Coach Porter visited Ford again tonight. Seriously impressed with their persistence. At least this time we arent battling UGA for a player who grew up a Georgia fan. Maybe he will see what a jackass Coach Smart is and choose the good guys instead.
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Posted on 12/14/17 at 6:47 am to ThaiTiger24
I'm probably chasing dreams here like with JAD, McMichael, and Quay but I wonder if there is any chance we can get one more word in with Traore now that Grimes has left LSU?
Posted on 12/14/17 at 7:26 am to AdamsHouseCat
I recall a lot of guys not forcing the returner to the sideline also
Posted on 12/14/17 at 7:47 am to RandySavage
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I'm probably chasing dreams here like with JAD, McMichael, and Quay but I wonder if there is any chance we can get one more word in with Traore now that Grimes has left LSU?
Not sure. He signs early I believe so he would have to visit this weekend for anything to happen. I think it's unlikely
Fwiw I think we snag somebody late. We usually do. I just have no idea who it is right now
This post was edited on 12/14/17 at 7:48 am
Posted on 12/14/17 at 8:50 am to TigerPaw1
Anything on Caleb Tannor? I would guess if we can get Fox and Kayode he wouldn't be a take?
Posted on 12/14/17 at 9:06 am to RandySavage
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Anything on Caleb Tannor? I would guess if we can get Fox and Kayode he wouldn't be a take?
Haven't seen anything. My guess is he OVs in January. But I think u are right. Not sure there is room right now. Also still not sure if he will have the grades. He claims he will but recruits usually say that
Posted on 12/14/17 at 9:49 am to TigerPaw1
Top performers from Day 2 of AL-MS All-Star Classic (247)
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HATTIESBURG, Miss. – On Day 2 of competition at the Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Classic, the teams took part in another two-a-day session and with the exception of some banged up players, a lot of familiar faces emerged. These are our top performers from Wednesday.
Posted on 12/14/17 at 9:50 am to TigerPaw1
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Alpha Dog
Malik Heath, WR, Mississippi
We didn’t give him the top honors from Tuesday’s showing so it’s only fitting that he takes home the title for Wednesday’s effort because he put on the same dominant performance. Talking all the way through practice, Heath continued to showcase the best route-running precision and downfield speed at the event. He’ll have a concentration drop from time to time but the 6-foot-2 talent has natural hands and can make the spectacular grab. He’ll leave the week as a stock up guy and showed why Dan Mullen wants to bring him to Florida with him so badly. He remains committed to Mississippi State currently.
Posted on 12/14/17 at 9:50 am to TigerPaw1
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The Next Five from Mississippi
1. Fabien Lovett, DT – Mississippi is playing a 3-4 defense this week and Lovett is a perfect fit in the 4-technique role as a guy that can effectively play two gaps. He’s the strongest defensive lineman for Mississippi and he can control offensive linemen in front of him and re-set the line of scrimmage really effectively. The Mississippi State commit still plans on taking visits in January before signing.
2. Johnquarise Patterson, WR – Patterson is the second Mississippi State wide receiver commit on this list and he once again showed outstanding fluidity in and out of his routes and soft hands at when the ball arrives.
3. Cameron Gardner, WR – The third Mississippi State wide receiver commit on the list, Gardner was a big, friendly target for his quarterbacks and is a bit of a mix between the other two receivers above. He’s got some good route-running ability, and natural ball skills and though he’s not overly dynamic, he knows how to get open and finish.
4. Karlos Dillard, LB – A kid with offers from Princeton, Cornell, Air Force and Army, Dillard is hoping for an offer from South Alabama over the next few weeks and he certainly looks deserving. He’s an athletic linebacker that gets to the ball in a hurry.
5. Qvaius Currie, DT – Currie is heading to the junior college ranks and while his size brings serious limitations, he’s extremely quick and active on the inside and even showcased some power and push against bigger offensive linemen.
Posted on 12/14/17 at 9:51 am to TigerPaw1
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Top 7 from Alabama
1. CD Daniels, DB – His second strong outing of the week, Daniels is a Memphis commit that has a ton of length and range at 6-foot-2. He arrived as a cornerback but I really liked what he showed breaking on the football from the safety position on Wednesday. Daniels showed outstanding instincts, had at least one interception and nearly snagged a few others based on diagnosing routes really quickly.
2. Cameron Hill, OL – Despite playing left tackle all year for his high school, Hill is lining up at center this week and he’s been outstanding. That he wasn’t listed on Tuesday’s top performers was nothing more than an oversight. The kid plays with great leverage, understands how to attack defensive linemen and is really smart. He has offers from the likes of Tulane and UMass and if he was bigger he’d have a lot more.
3a. James Foster 3b. Jack West, QB – This is a bit of a cop-out but both guys really took turns having some nice moments on Wednesday. The day was brisk and windy so not every throw is going to be perfect but for the most part it was a really clean afternoon for two quarterbacks with really similar arm ability. Foster is a priority for LSU, Texas A&M and Florida State while West is committed to Stanford.
4. Nathaniel Watson, WR – The wide receiver group for Alabama is walking wounded which makes Watson’s steady, consistent presence all that much more impressive and important. The Mississippi State commit catches everything he touches and has a big frame to box out defenders.
5. Kevontae' Ruggs, S – Though I’ve got him listed as a safety here, I really think his best position in college is a nickel linebacker or some sort of hybrid role. He’s not natural turning and running right now but he’s really good underneath and he also likes the physical aspect of the game. He made a bunch of plays on the football for the second straight day.
6. Demontrez Brown, WR - One of the few healthy wide receivers through three practices, showed great body control and athleticism during 1on1 and 7on7 periods. The Troy commitment’s breaks put one DB on the turf and a back-shoulder grab along the sidelines was the highlight of the day.
Sounds like Daniels is having a good week. Guessing AU WRs are banged up. Also surprised haven't seen Martin's name mentioned at all this week
Posted on 12/14/17 at 9:53 am to TigerPaw1
Alabama-Mississippi All-Stars: Takeaways from Day 2 (Rivals)
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HATTIESBURG, Miss. – The second day of practice at the annual Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Game is in the books. Players on both sides are starting to get more comfortable in the all-star setting as we move toward Saturday’s game. Below are five takeaways from Wednesday’s workouts.
Posted on 12/14/17 at 9:54 am to TigerPaw1
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FEELINGS ON EARLY SIGNING PERIOD ARE MIXED AT BEST
The feeling on the upcoming early signing period depends on who you ask. Some prospects have been committed for months and see no reason to hesitate when it comes to making things official on Dec. 20. Others, on the other hand, are not so antsy to put pen to paper.
Take, for instance, Malik Heath. The top player in the state of Mississippi, Heath is committed to Mississippi State but with Dan Mullen now at Florida, he’d like some time to explore that option along with Ole Miss. It’s why he has plenty to say about the early signing period.
“I don’t want to sign early because I want to be able to live my last high school year out,” Heath said. “I plan on visiting Florida in January, too. I just want to live my high school life and go to my last prom and all that. Then I can worry about signing in February.
“That’s why I’m thinking I don’t really want to sign early sometimes.”
Defensive back Cam White has no problem singing with Ole Miss in December and says he thinks the early signing day is a good thing. Meanwhile, TCU commit Fabian Franklin says he hasn’t totally decided whether or not he’ll sign early.
“It’s a big process and things might still change, so I don’t really want to sign early, but who knows? I might,” Franklin said. “… It doesn’t benefit me to sign early. Coaches leave. Look at Mississippi State. Coach Dan Mullen left.”
Posted on 12/14/17 at 9:54 am to TigerPaw1
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ALABMA QUARTERBACKS SETTLE INTO GROOVE
Tuesday was an uneven day for Team Alabama QBs, but both James Foster and Stanford commit Jack West looked miles better on Wednesday. Part of that was due to a developing rhythm with new wide receivers. West probably looked a touch better than Foster in the morning session, but both made massive strides from the previous day. West’s defining throws of the session came on fade routes, on which he showed the type of touch he was missing on the previous day.
Foster, who also had a solid Wednesday performance, is considering Florida State, LSU and others.
Posted on 12/14/17 at 9:55 am to TigerPaw1
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CUNNINGHAM HAS SPECIAL POWER
Jalen Cunningham isn’t a complete defensive lineman at this juncture, but he was possibly the most powerful prospect on either team during workouts. Cunningham, who boasts a college-ready body, holds offers from Ole Miss, Alabama, Georgia and others.
On Wednesday, Cunningham worked from the defensive tackle spot and overpowered most everyone he faced. He may rely a bit too heavily on the bull rush at times, but there’s no denying his effectiveness or the fact that he has the type of raw strength that will play well in any major conference.
Posted on 12/14/17 at 9:55 am to TigerPaw1
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ROSS PLAYS (WELL) THROUGH THE PAIN
Team Alabama wide receiver Justyn Ross worked out with a mildly injured ankle and still managed to create separation from most defensive backs. Asked how his ankle felt at one point during Wednesday’s morning practice, the five-star wide receiver responded with “bad.”
It was obvious that Ross wasn’t running at full speed, but his breaks were still sharp and he found creative ways to get separation during one-on-one work. Despite the pain, Ross never missed a rep or found his way to the training table.
Posted on 12/14/17 at 9:55 am to TigerPaw1
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MEMPHIS COMMIT IMPRESSES
Rivals250 wide receiver Malik Heath was the class of the roster, but at times Memphis pledge Jeremy Tate didn’t look far behind the lauded Mississippi State commit. Tate has a long, thick build that allows him to use his long arms and physicality to gain an advantage over smaller defensive backs. He made a number of catches in traffic and was able to hang on to the ball despite contact. He may not have the straight-line speed or raw athleticism that Heath possesses but his breaks are quick and his routes are crisp. Tate may be a touch undervalued as he’s currently ranked.
Posted on 12/14/17 at 9:57 am to TigerPaw1
AL-MS Analysis: Auburn commit Asa Martin (Rivals)
So sounds like haven't heard much about Martin mainly because of how practices are running right now. Hoping he has a big day Saturday
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Rivals.com analyst Rob Cassidy breaks down Asa Martin's performance following the first two days of practice.
So sounds like haven't heard much about Martin mainly because of how practices are running right now. Hoping he has a big day Saturday
Posted on 12/14/17 at 10:01 am to TigerPaw1
AL-MS Game: OL vs. DL (Alabama - Day 2) (Rivals)
Tank looks good. Said it yesterday but Stutts has to get stronger. Good size but you can tell difference between him & Tank in the reps. Jalen Cunningham is an absolute giant. He should be a nose tackle for some 3-4 defense.
Overall this AL DL is really bad... Wish Coynis Miller & Andres Fox were playing. Not sure Fox even got an invite which is odd...
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Video from day two of practices at the Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Game.
Prospects Featured:
OL - Marcus Jenkins
OL - Kameron Stutts
OL - Michael Maye
OL - Cameron Hill
OL - Jahlil Ryles
DL - Jalen Cunningham
Tank looks good. Said it yesterday but Stutts has to get stronger. Good size but you can tell difference between him & Tank in the reps. Jalen Cunningham is an absolute giant. He should be a nose tackle for some 3-4 defense.
Overall this AL DL is really bad... Wish Coynis Miller & Andres Fox were playing. Not sure Fox even got an invite which is odd...
Posted on 12/14/17 at 10:02 am to TigerPaw1
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1. CD Daniels, DB
This kid just keeps showing up and making plays. I think we may do well to push for him as a CB target if we keep striking out at DB.
Posted on 12/14/17 at 10:06 am to TigerPaw1
AL-MS Game: WR vs. DB (Day 2 - Alabama) (Rivals)
We have to be looking at Watson as a LB because he sure as hell ain't a WR out there
Not sure who is throwing passed to Jackson but he's bad. Jackson beat his mine twice only to have the ball be thrown late and way behind him. Williams is going to have to improve at route running next level but man he's a good looking WR prospect
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Video from the Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Game.
Prospects Featured:
DB - Kevontae Ruggs
DB - CD Daniels
DB - Jakorey Hawkins
WR - Justyn Ross
WR - Seth Williams
WR - Nate Watson
WR - Shedrick Jackson
We have to be looking at Watson as a LB because he sure as hell ain't a WR out there
Not sure who is throwing passed to Jackson but he's bad. Jackson beat his mine twice only to have the ball be thrown late and way behind him. Williams is going to have to improve at route running next level but man he's a good looking WR prospect
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