re: 2017 Football Recruiting Thread ["N$D Bryant" Edition]

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Can someone layout who we are looking at for RB? We are in certain need for RB and looks like we are not even in the running for any of the top backs


TIA

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First off I am far from a talent scout. I just watch hudl highlights so everything underneath here is pure speculation from an amateur

We have 2 that could play RB already committed but they are recruited as athletes so they could slide out to wideout although Matthews seems like a pure RB to me

1.) 4* ATH Alaric Williams
- Been committed since last July. Honestly he doesn't have the most amazing highlights. He isn't that explosive imo but he has the frame to be big enough to be an inside the tackle guy. He supposedly runs a 4.5 but he doesn't run away from a lot of guys. He does seem to have pretty good vision and can take the hits
hudl page

2.) 3* JUCO ATH Octavius Matthews
- Flipped to us from Louisville after BCW. I am really high on this kid. He is a one cut and go type of runner. Doesn't dance much and looks like he has the breakaway speed. Personally I think he is the #2 back next season behind Kerryon. Looks like a perfect fit for our system in my amateur eyes
hudl page

We are targeting one more RB as we have recruited the 2 above guys as "athletes". Of the three I am listing here I think only one seems likely to sign with AU but will mention a few other targets that KN has mentioned recently

1.) 4* RB Devan Barrett
- Battling Tennessee/UNC/Notre Dame for him, he's former teammates with Nate Craig-Myers. Right now this is probably the most likely option as our 3rd take. Dude is explosive and had a big junior year. I think he's a guy that fits really well into our offense also. Currently around 6'1" 190 lbs but probably could play with same explosveness at 200. I think he's a better RB prospect than Alaric
hudl page

2.) 5* RB Cam Akers
- Former Bama commit. Dude is a beast. Already got the size to play & would probably contribute day 1. I think we are extreme longshots here but we are at least in the hunt. Ohio State/Ole Miss/Tennessee are probably the top 3 with LSU a darkhorse. Would't get hopes up but we will probably get an official from him (my opinion)
hudl page

3.) 4* RB Ty Chandler
- Ole Miss legacy that visited AU a while back & really liked it but hasn't been back since. Apparently his recruitment has been pretty quiet. Highly doubt he ends up at AU but KN mentioned him on big board so thought I would throw him out there


If we can get Barrett then this is a strong RB class. Won't have the stars of Kerryon Johnson or Jovon Robinson but I think Matthews at least could step in day 1 & play. Also remember we got Kam Martin in transfer with Kerryon coming back next season. I think we will be fine at RB in 2017