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re: Class of 2016 Recruiting MEGATHREAD: Waiting On Demetris Robertson Edition
Posted on 11/22/15 at 2:12 am to TideSaint
Posted on 11/22/15 at 2:12 am to TideSaint
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ATH Mecole Hardman Jr.
High School: Elbert County (Elberton, Georgia)
Size: 5'10", 175 pounds
Composite Ranking: No. 1 athlete; No. 21 overall
247Sports Crystal Ball Leader: Georgia (79 percent)
Bleacher Report Breakdown
"His speed jumps out immediately, but what makes him special is his competitiveness. He fought for reps [at a regional Nike camp in Atlanta] and made them count when he got them. As good as he is on defense, he's simply too electric to not have the ball in his hands at the next level."—B/R recruiting analyst Sanjay Kirpalani
Mecole Hardman Jr. is about as thrilling a playmaker as you'll find at any position, further evidenced by a five-touchdown effort in September that featured the game-winning score as time expired. He's also an incredibly smooth operator at cornerback, displaying rare hip fluidity that could convince some coaches to put him in the defensive secondary.
Prediction: Georgia
There's a ton of SEC interest swirling around Hardman, who attended Alabama's victory over LSU earlier this month. He also saw the Crimson Tide clobber Georgia in Athens—a place that still seems most likely to serve as Hardman's home in coming years.
Ole Miss has emerged as another contender and is set to host Hardman, while Michigan may be the most intriguing possibility beyond SEC country. He's expected to attend the Wolverines' game against Ohio State, while he mentioned Florida and Tennessee as other options during a recent conversation with Bleacher Report's Sanjay Kirpalani.
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Posted on 11/22/15 at 2:12 am to TideSaint
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LB Ben Davis
High School: Gordo (Gordo, Alabama)
Size: 6'3", 240 pounds
Composite Ranking: No. 1 inside linebacker; No. 17 overall
247Sports Crystal Ball Leader: Alabama (100 percent)
Bleacher Report Breakdown
"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."—B/R recruiting analyst Sanjay Kirpalani
Ben Davis, the son of all-time Alabama tackles leader Wayne Davis, looks a lot like a defensive end at this period of his progression, though that size is augmented by excellent explosiveness at the second level. He collected 85 tackles, five forced fumbles and four sacks as a junior, according to Wesley Sinor of AL.com.
Prediction: Alabama
This may not be the lock many folks expect, as Davis has been adamant about exploring alternative options before following his father's footsteps to Tuscaloosa. Official visits to Georgia and LSU are in the books, while Auburn will receive at least two more visits before February, including the Iron Bowl, and Notre Dame and Michigan are now in the mix.
Davis is extremely comfortable with the Crimson Tide coaching staff, though LSU defensive coordinator Kevin Steele and Auburn linebackers coach Lance Thompson previously pursued him on behalf of Alabama. This recruitment likely lasts until national signing day, with Tide fans holding their breath until the legacy commitment is secured.
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