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re: Class of 2019 Recruiting MEGATHREAD: That's a Wrap Edition
Posted on 2/20/18 at 5:40 pm to TidalSurge1
Posted on 2/20/18 at 5:40 pm to TidalSurge1
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RIVALS’ REACTION…
It is important to read between the lines with Crouch.
Clemson, South Carolina, Michigan, and Alabama fans should feel good about where they stand right now. Tennessee has some momentum and, like South Carolina, needs to perform well this season to solidify their position in Crouch’s recruitment. Look for Crouch to release a short list in June or July.
The big twist that could come down the road has to do with what position Crouch will play in college. The school that does the best job of showing Crouch a plan for him to be successful on either side of the ball will likely end up getting his commitment.
This post was edited on 2/20/18 at 5:43 pm
Posted on 2/20/18 at 6:06 pm to TidalSurge1
Alabama recruiting question of the day: Early class size projection and numbers at each position for 2019
Pierce Quick, a leader of Alabama's 2019 class.
Pierce Quick, a leader of Alabama's 2019 class.
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Alabama finished 7th in the recruiting rankings in the 2018 class, but expect the Crimson Tide to be back on top in 2019. SEC Country’s Chris Kirschner will answer the Recruiting Question of the Day each weekday. You can ask him your questions on Twitter or Facebook. Find our previous questions and answers here.
I’ll preface this by reminding people that this is just a projection and in no way an official breakdown of the class size, because Alabama may still not be finished numbers wise in the 2018 class by adding graduate transfers on scholarship, so this could totally change.
But this is how I see the class size and numbers for the 2019 class:
QB–2 RB–2 WR–2 TE–1 OL–4
DL–5 LB–3 Jack–2 DB–3 PK–1
That’s a class size of 25. Again, more could be added if Alabama doesn’t end up taking any graduate transfers on scholarship. I think the team will take at least one in quarterback Gardner Minshew. And the Tide could take at least one defensive lineman.
If that happens, to my understanding, Alabama would be able to sign 26 players in the 2019 class because the Tide currently have three open spots after signing only 19 players in the 2018 class. But, remember, three players from the 2017 class counted against Alabama in the 2018 class (Hunter Brannon, Joseph Bulovas and Jarez Parks). That technically gives Alabama a 2018 class size of 22. That’s where the three additional spots come into play as the Tide didn’t reach the 25 signee limit.
Alabama needs to focus on getting quality defensive linemen and linebackers this class. Those are two areas the team missed on in the 2018 class. That’s why I currently have 10 spots taken by defensive linemen, linebackers and Jack linebackers (weakside defensive ends/outside linebackers).
The Tide will attempt to sign two quarterbacks and two running backs. I’m confident in those numbers. The wide receiver class will be small because the team will return all of the key players heading into the following season. Alabama tries to sign a tight end every class, so that’s why I have one down.
I see the offensive line class shaping up like this: 5-star tackle Pierce Quick, 5-star center Clay Webb, 4-star tackle Amari Kight, all of whom are from Alabama, and then one out-of-state player. Perhaps someone such as 5-star tackle Darnell Wright.
The defensive back group won’t be that big of a class. Maybe one true safety and two corners.
Alabama will sign a kicker. Will Reichard is the nation’s No. 3 kicker. He goes to Hoover (Ala.) High School.
This post was edited on 2/20/18 at 6:24 pm
Posted on 2/21/18 at 9:00 am to TidalSurge1
From what I am hearing when I reached out to someone that UA has a solid chance to land Crouch. I do not see him heading out west or anywhere out of the south. Winning is very important to him and schools like SC and UT are not going to be able to do enough to show him they will be contenders for him as he is probably going to be a 3 and out guy. I think CU and UGA are going to be right there to the end. Both have done well in NC recruiting and both are very close to home for him. But he appears to understand that LB may be his calling to reach the NFL and why I think UA will be in the mix and has a legit shot at him. He is an athlete like Wilder was but understands he is a better LB then RB going forward.
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