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re: Class of 2017 Recruiting MEGATHREAD: Say Your Goodbyes Edition
Posted on 2/1/17 at 3:48 pm to Taskrj
Posted on 2/1/17 at 3:48 pm to Taskrj
4-star Alabama OL Elliot Baker expected to immediately push for starting job
Elliot Baker
School: City College of San Francisco (San Francisco, Calif.)
Position: Offensive tackle
Height/weight: 6-foot-7, 295 pounds
Also considered: Oregon, Georgia, Auburn
247Sports composite ranking: Baker is a four-star recruit, rated as the No. 4 JUCO prospect nationally, the No. 1 JUCO offensive tackle and No. 1 JUCO prospect from California.
How he fits into Alabama's plans: After Baker committed to Alabama in June, 247Sports' Steve Wiltfong told AL.com's Drew Champlin that Baker is as good of an offensive tackle as you'll find in this 2017 recruiting class. With Cam Robinson moving on to the NFL, Baker will be expected to push immediately for a starting job.
Projection for 2017: Baker will be one of several players in the mix for the starting tackle job opposite Jonah Williams, though it's unclear whether Williams will move to right tackle or move to Robinson's vacated spot at left tackle. The latter seems likely.
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Elliot Baker
School: City College of San Francisco (San Francisco, Calif.)
Position: Offensive tackle
Height/weight: 6-foot-7, 295 pounds
Also considered: Oregon, Georgia, Auburn
247Sports composite ranking: Baker is a four-star recruit, rated as the No. 4 JUCO prospect nationally, the No. 1 JUCO offensive tackle and No. 1 JUCO prospect from California.
How he fits into Alabama's plans: After Baker committed to Alabama in June, 247Sports' Steve Wiltfong told AL.com's Drew Champlin that Baker is as good of an offensive tackle as you'll find in this 2017 recruiting class. With Cam Robinson moving on to the NFL, Baker will be expected to push immediately for a starting job.
Projection for 2017: Baker will be one of several players in the mix for the starting tackle job opposite Jonah Williams, though it's unclear whether Williams will move to right tackle or move to Robinson's vacated spot at left tackle. The latter seems likely.
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Posted on 2/1/17 at 3:51 pm to Taskrj
Alabama got star DL Isaiah Buggs after homestate LSU made a late push
Isaiah Buggs
School: Mississippi Gulf Coast CC (Ruston, La.)
Position: Defensive end
Height/weight: 6-foot-5, 280 pounds
Also considered: LSU
247Sports composite ranking: Buggs is a four-star recruit, rated as the No. 2 JUCO prospect nationally, the No. 1 defensive end and No. 1 prospect from Louisiana.
How he fits into Alabama's plans: Buggs made some bad JUCO offensive tackles look worse on his highlight tape over the last two years. He made 134 tackles in 2015 and 2016, including 15 for loss and 7.5 sacks. Alabama has benefited from JUCO defensive line transfers like Terrance Cody, Quinton Dial, Jesse Williams and others. There is a definite need to replenish the front line in 2017, so his addition to the class is huge.
Projection for 2017: Alabama lost Jonathan Allen and Dalvin Tomlinson on the defensive line along with pass rushing linebackers Tim Williams and Ryan Anderson. Two years of college experience is a help for a plug-and-play situation with Buggs. He's also among the 12 early enrollees who'll get significant experience this March and April adjusting to a higher level of play. But he'd figure to be part of the rotation by September if he progresses as expected.
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Isaiah Buggs
School: Mississippi Gulf Coast CC (Ruston, La.)
Position: Defensive end
Height/weight: 6-foot-5, 280 pounds
Also considered: LSU
247Sports composite ranking: Buggs is a four-star recruit, rated as the No. 2 JUCO prospect nationally, the No. 1 defensive end and No. 1 prospect from Louisiana.
How he fits into Alabama's plans: Buggs made some bad JUCO offensive tackles look worse on his highlight tape over the last two years. He made 134 tackles in 2015 and 2016, including 15 for loss and 7.5 sacks. Alabama has benefited from JUCO defensive line transfers like Terrance Cody, Quinton Dial, Jesse Williams and others. There is a definite need to replenish the front line in 2017, so his addition to the class is huge.
Projection for 2017: Alabama lost Jonathan Allen and Dalvin Tomlinson on the defensive line along with pass rushing linebackers Tim Williams and Ryan Anderson. Two years of college experience is a help for a plug-and-play situation with Buggs. He's also among the 12 early enrollees who'll get significant experience this March and April adjusting to a higher level of play. But he'd figure to be part of the rotation by September if he progresses as expected.
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