re: Class of 2017 Recruiting MEGATHREAD: Say Your Goodbyes Edition

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Official visitors

— 5-star Florida State cornerback commit Stanford Samuels

Alabama would love to add Samuels to its secondary, but he’s going to be a tough flip from Florida State. His father played for the Seminoles and remains very close to the program. However, if Jimbo Fisher were to leave Florida State for LSU, where the Tigers have him at the top of the wish list, things could surely get interesting for Samuels. Alabama has been Samuels’ No. 2 school for some time now, so the Tide would benefit if he decides to change his commitment.

— 5-star running back Cam Akers

Akers was once committed to Alabama. He de-committed back in March to explore all of his options, and it seemed highly unlikely that he will rejoin the class. However, the visit shows us that the interest in Alabama is still there. Georgia, LSU, Ohio State, Tennessee and Ole Miss all likely have a better shot at signing Akers than Alabama.

— 5-star linebacker Baron Browning

Browning, like Akers, likely won’t end up in Alabama’s class. Outside linebackers coach Tosh Lupoi would like to add Browning to Alabama’s other four linebacker commitments, but the Tide are on the outside looking in at this point. Texas, UCLA, Texas A&M and Ohio State are in better position for Browning.

— 4-star Alabama linebacker commit VanDarius Cowan

Cowan is planning to take multiple official visits elsewhere, but his commitment to Alabama is solid. He’s one of the team’s best recruiters, as he’s helped Alabama land several other highly rated recruits.

— 4-star safety DeAngelo Gibbs

Alabama is trying to gain better position in Gibbs’ recruitment. Georgia and Tennessee are likely the top two teams for one of the top safety targets. The Tide need a safety in this class, and Gibbs is near the top of the wish list.

— 3-star Alabama junior college cornerback commit Jhavonte Dean

Dean committed to Alabama this summer and has not visited any other schools since then. He has no current plans of visiting any other schools. Florida assistant coach Randy Shannon visited Dean at his school earlier this week.

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