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re: Class of 2018 Recruiting MEGATHREAD: So Long Old Friend Edition
Posted on 12/15/17 at 10:37 am to TideSaint
Posted on 12/15/17 at 10:37 am to TideSaint
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Justyn Ross, WR, Central-Phenix City
He's big. He's fast. And opposing defensive backs always identify where he is on the field. He flashed top-notch speed, with his Julio Jones-like 6-foot-4 frame, and he showed crisp route running and quick rapport with both Alabama coaches.
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Posted on 12/15/17 at 10:38 am to TideSaint
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Jalen Cunningham, DL, St. Clair County
He's big. Really big, 360-pound big. But what stood out was his lateral quickness. No, he's not going to win many 40-yard dashes, but he definitely showcased small-area quickness and explosion with hands. Those are much better attributes for an interior defensive lineman than top-end speed.
This post was edited on 12/15/17 at 10:38 am
Posted on 12/15/17 at 10:39 am to TideSaint
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One of the top-ranked linebackers in the 2019 recruiting class committed to Alabama Friday morning.
King Mwikuta committed to the Crimson Tide during a ceremony at his high school.
The four-star Georgia product chose Alabama over schools such as Miami, Florida State and Georgia.
The 6-foot-4, 235-pound Mwikuta is the No. 5 outside linebacker and No. 58 overall prospect in the 2019 recruiting class, according to the 247Sports Composite rankings.
This is the Tide's fourth commitment for its 2019 recruiting class. All four players are ranked among the top-65 nationally, according to the 247 Composite.
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Posted on 12/15/17 at 10:40 am to seanpendleton10
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hes not BAMA talent in my opinio
How did you come to have that opinion?
Posted on 12/15/17 at 10:41 am to TideSaint
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King Mwikuta commits to Alabama!!!
How do you pronounce his last name?
Posted on 12/15/17 at 10:42 am to TideSaint
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LAGRANGE, Ga. — King Mwikuta, the nation’s No. 5 outside linebacker in the 2019 class from Troup County High School, has made his decision.
Mwikuta, a 4-star prospect, committed to Alabama over Georgia, Miami and Florida State during a school ceremony Friday morning. Mwikuta told SEC Country in October that he wanted to make his decision on his birthday. He felt he was ready to make his decision back then and he followed through with it.
Alabama has been his leader for several months now — dating back to the summer — the Crimson Tide never relinquished their lead. There was some cause for concern this past Sunday when Mwikuta released his final 3 schools of Georgia, Florida State and Miami. That turned out to be a stunt to gain some attention because most people believed he would ultimately choose Alabama.
The main reason why Mwikuta had Alabama as his leader and the biggest reason for why he chose the Tide had to do with his relationship with outside linebackers coach Tosh Lupoi.
“That’s pops right there,” Mwikuta said in October. “That’s daddy. He’s family. When I first met him, I was in the ninth grade. I went to Alabama for a camp. It was just an instant connection with him. Him, coach [Nick] Saban and [Derrick Ansley] are all like family to me. I look up to those guys.”
Mwikuta becomes the Tide’s fourth commitment in the 2019 class and first on the defensive side of the ball as he joins 5-star running back Trey Sanders and 4-star offensive linemen Pierce Quick and Deyavie Hammond.
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Posted on 12/15/17 at 10:42 am to TizzyT4theUofA
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How do you pronounce his last name?
No idea.
Posted on 12/15/17 at 10:44 am to TizzyT4theUofA
Kang Cooter, bygawd! Row dayum Tahd!
Posted on 12/15/17 at 10:45 am to TizzyT4theUofA
My guess is Mwuh coota
Edit: Nigerian buddy says wee coota
Edit: Nigerian buddy says wee coota
This post was edited on 12/15/17 at 10:57 am
Posted on 12/15/17 at 10:48 am to BlackPawnMartyr
Check out this group of underclassmen that will be on campus this weekend:
Commits
Pierce Quick, 4-star OT, Hewitt-Trussville (Ala.)
King Mwikuta, 4-star LB, Lagrange (Ga.) Troup County
Javier Morton, CB, Stone Mountain (Ga.) Stephenson
2019
Clay Webb, 5-star OG, Oxford (Ala.)
Taulia Tagovailoa, 4-star QB, Alabaster (Ala.) Thompson
Amari Kight, 4-star OT, Alabaster (Ala.) Thompson
Brendan Gant, 4-star S, Lakeland (Fla.) Kathleen
Jaylen McCollough, 4-star S, Powder Springs (Ga.) Hillgrove
Jake Smith, 4-star WR, Scottsdale (Ariz.) Notre Dame Prep
Kenyatta Watson II, 4-star S, Loganville (Ga.) Grayson — FSU commit
Derrick McLendon, 4-star DE, Tucker (Ga.)
Jalyn Phillips, 4-star S, Lawrenceville (Ga.) Archer
2020
Tate Ratledge, 4-star OT, Rome (Ga.) Darlington
Jayson Jones, DT, Calera (Ala.)
Commits
Pierce Quick, 4-star OT, Hewitt-Trussville (Ala.)
King Mwikuta, 4-star LB, Lagrange (Ga.) Troup County
Javier Morton, CB, Stone Mountain (Ga.) Stephenson
2019
Clay Webb, 5-star OG, Oxford (Ala.)
Taulia Tagovailoa, 4-star QB, Alabaster (Ala.) Thompson
Amari Kight, 4-star OT, Alabaster (Ala.) Thompson
Brendan Gant, 4-star S, Lakeland (Fla.) Kathleen
Jaylen McCollough, 4-star S, Powder Springs (Ga.) Hillgrove
Jake Smith, 4-star WR, Scottsdale (Ariz.) Notre Dame Prep
Kenyatta Watson II, 4-star S, Loganville (Ga.) Grayson — FSU commit
Derrick McLendon, 4-star DE, Tucker (Ga.)
Jalyn Phillips, 4-star S, Lawrenceville (Ga.) Archer
2020
Tate Ratledge, 4-star OT, Rome (Ga.) Darlington
Jayson Jones, DT, Calera (Ala.)
Posted on 12/15/17 at 10:50 am to TideSaint
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New Arkansas coach Chad Morris made a splash on the Birmingham recruiting scene Thursday.
Arkansas offered scholarships to five Hewitt-Trussville players -- quarterback Paul Tyson, offensive lineman Pierce Quick, defensive back Myles Mason, defensive back Malachi Moore and receiver Dazalin Worsham.
Hewitt-Trussville coach Josh Floyd is an Arkansas native who played quarterback for current Auburn coach Gus Malzahn in high school. He also coached in Arkansas before arrived at Hewitt-Trussville in 2014.
Tyson, the great-grandson of legendary Alabama coach Paul "Bear" Bryant and an uncommitted prospect, threw for 3,392 yards and 36 touchdowns in 2017 while leading the Huskies to an 11-1 record.
Quick, a junior, has already committed to Alabama, and Mason, a senior who transferred from Pleasant Grove last summer, has committed to Mississippi State.
Arkansas is the first SEC school to offer Moore, a sophomore who's seen as a locker-down corner in the future. Worsham caught nine touchdowns in 2017. Moore and Worsham are uncommitted.
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Posted on 12/15/17 at 11:07 am to TideSaint
Is Ruggs projected as a Safety or LB for us?
Posted on 12/15/17 at 11:46 am to TideSaint
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Jake Smith, 4-star WR, Scottsdale (Ariz.) Notre Dame Prep
Watched this kid play this year against my son's school, went to this game knowing Notre Dame was really good (finished 2nd in state), but this kid stole the show, wow type athlete.
6 footish and FAST with great hands. Great feet with superb body control in the air. Really hope we get him.
Posted on 12/15/17 at 12:32 pm to adama51
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Is Ruggs projected as a Safety or LB for us?
IF, and that's a big if because I don't think he has a spot, I could see him as a SAM or more likely the MONEY in Dime.
Posted on 12/15/17 at 12:34 pm to MagillaGuerilla
FYI Ohio State mod just CB'd Emory Jones to UF. That would be an interesting twist... I know AU is trying to get him to take an OV this weekend but it looks unlikely
This post was edited on 12/15/17 at 12:35 pm
Posted on 12/15/17 at 12:50 pm to TigerPaw1
He must be looking for early playing time.
Posted on 12/15/17 at 12:51 pm to Tide or Die87
Honestly it makes a lot of sense. He could push for starting spot day 1 in a system that's a great fit for his skillset. Fascinated to see what he decides to do
Posted on 12/15/17 at 1:12 pm to TigerPaw1
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FYI Ohio State mod just CB'd Emory Jones to UF. That would be an interesting twist.
James Foster, come on down and fulfill your dream to play at Bama.
Posted on 12/15/17 at 1:25 pm to BIGJLAW
I think Foster is the perfect development qb for us this year. I'm happy with the way things are working out.
This post was edited on 12/15/17 at 1:27 pm
Posted on 12/15/17 at 1:40 pm to Tide or Die87
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The South Carolina recruiting efforts are focused on the 2018 class, but there’s this 2019 5-star running back from right up the road named Quavaris Crouch.
He’s the top player from the state of North Carolina, and the Gamecocks have a legitimate shot to land to sign him during next year’s recruiting cycle. Of course, they’re in the mix with several of the nation’s premier, including Alabama, Clemson, Georgia, Michigan and Ohio State.
Crouch, who was recently named Gatorade North Carolina Player of the Year, rushed for 3,246 yards 33 touchdowns during his junior season at Harding University High School in Charlotte, N.C., to go along with 51 tackles and 14 sacks.
Harding also won the North Carolina 4A state championship.
While Crouch is certainly a big reason why, there were number of super talented players on his team, including 3-star offensive guard Jovaughn Gwyn, who’s considering South Carolina and North Carolina State.
Crouch’s older brother, Malik Dunlap, is a 2018 defensive back who’s committed to N.C. State. Quarterback Braheam Murphy is committed to play for Army. And several of their teammates from the 2019 and 2020 classes will also so on to play at the next level.
Below is a well-put-together story from Sporting News on Crouch, his teammates and their coach Sam Greiner, who guided Harding to its first state title since 1953.
LINK with video
Man I hope we can land this monster. It'd be nice to land the Top 2 RBs in the same class.
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