re: Class of 2016 Recruiting MEGATHREAD: Waiting On Demetris Robertson Edition

Posted on 7/30/15 at 4:31 am to TideSaint

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Posted on 7/30/15 at 4:31 am to TideSaint

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18. 4-star ILB Jaquan Yulee

Height/Weight: 6'0", 252 lbs

High School: Indian River High School; Chesapeake, Virginia

247Sports Ranking: No. 8 inside linebacker; No. 157 overall

Bleacher Report Score: 88/100

Committed to Alabama on June 8, 2015

Alabama has had success recruiting the state of Virginia in recent years, and the Tide were able to land another stud from the Mid-Atlantic region in 4-star linebacker Jaquan Yulee. According to BamaOnline's Hank South, Yulee selected Alabama over Florida State, Michigan State, North Carolina and Virginia Tech, among others. Yulee is the No. 2 prospect out of the state of Virginia in the 2016 cycle.

Bleacher Report Analysis

Yulee is a thumper as a middle linebacker. Although he's a little on the short side at 6'0", he's adept at knifing through blocks and delivering a blow to ball-carriers. He also has the instincts to be a good blitzer. He’s got the lateral quickness to develop into a solid defender in pass coverage.

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Posted on 7/30/15 at 4:32 am to TideSaint

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14. 4-star ILB Dontavious Jackson

Height/Weight: 6'2", 239 lbs

High School: Alief Elsik High School; Houston

247Sports Ranking: No. 4 inside linebacker; No. 123 overall

Bleacher Report Score: 90/100

Uncommitted: Considering Alabama, Michigan, Oklahoma, Texas and Texas A&M

When it comes to prospects who have racked up the most offers, 4-star Texas linebacker Dontavious Jackson is a player whose list can stack up against that of any player in the 2016 class. Jackson has racked up 57 offers, with in-state powers Texas and Texas A&M fighting to keep him close to home. However, Alabama—which hosted Jackson on a visit last month—appears to be a team that could make a serious run at landing the touted Lone Star State defender.

Bleacher Report Analysis

One thing that jumps out about Jackson on film is the manner in which he unloads power when he makes tackles. He has a nice blend of size and athleticism, and he has shown the ability to make plays in open space in pass or run situations. I would like to see him get more active as a pass-rusher, but that may be an area he can expand upon in college.