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re: Class of 2016 Recruiting MEGATHREAD: Waiting On Demetris Robertson Edition
Posted on 7/30/15 at 4:34 am to TideSaint
Posted on 7/30/15 at 4:34 am to TideSaint
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3. 5-star OLB Ben Davis
Height/Weight: 6'3", 240 pounds
High School: Gordo High School; Gordo, Alabama
247Sports Ranking: No. 3 outside linebacker; No. 20 overall
Bleacher Report Score: 91/100
Uncommitted: Considering Alabama, Auburn, Florida State, Georgia and LSU
It's a banner year in the state of Alabama, as 5-star linebacker Ben Davis is one of three defenders from the Yellowhammer State to earn the 5-star designation in the 2016 class. Davis, whose father Wayne is the all-time leading tackler at the University of Alabama, has maintained that his father's legacy in Tuscaloosa will not have an impact on his college choice. As noted by Chris Nee of Noles247, Davis intends remain open to all schools and take his recruitment the distance.
Bleacher Report Analysis
From a physical standpoint, Davis is a freakish athlete who even plays receiver for his prep squad. As a linebacker, he is a disruptive force who is comfortable in the scrum at the line of scrimmage or on the edges versus speedy backs and receivers. When you combine his frame and the versatility he brings to the position, Davis has intriguing long-term potential.
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Posted on 7/30/15 at 4:55 am to TideSaint
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1. 5-star OLB Lyndell Wilson
Height/Weight: 6'2", 220 pounds
High School: Carver High School; Montgomery, Alabama
247Sports Ranking: No. 1 outside linebacker; No. 10 overall
Bleacher Report Score: 92/100
Uncommitted: Considering Alabama, Auburn, Clemson, Florida State and Georgia
Atop the list of prospects from the state of Alabama in the 2016 class is 5-star linebacker Lyndell Wilson. While he has offers from programs all over the country, most pundits expect in-state rivals Alabama and Auburn to battle it out for Wilson. In addition to those programs, Florida State and LSU are two schools trying to lure Wilson away from his home state.
Bleacher Report Analysis
When I spoke to Wilson at the Atlanta Nike Opening Regional camp, he told me he patterns his game after former Alabama All-American C.J. Mosley. Wilson's game has some similarities to the current Ravens star. He's physical enough to be stout against the run and he has the agility to cover running backs in the flats or receivers in the middle of the field. With his size and speed, Wilson is a player who has the potential to be dominant at multiple spots in college.
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