re: Class of 2019 Recruiting MEGATHREAD: That's a Wrap Edition

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Kayvon Thibodeaux, 5-star WDE (CA)

Alabama hosted the nation’s No. 1 player on an inaugural visit to Tuscaloosa in April. The five-star Jack linebacker target gave the Crimson Tide glowing reviews of his multi-day stay in Tuscaloosa:

“Bama is crazy,” he said. “It’s truly like … they have everything. Just really how much detail they show to the players. Everything they do is broken down, everything is meant to be perfect. The coaches make sure everyone is doing everything perfect. I see why they’re great.”

The Thousand Oaks (Calif.) Oaks Christian product plans to return to Alabama for an official visit, which will likely be for the Iron Bowl. What’s notable about that? It will likely mark the elite edge rusher’s last official visit before making a decision.

Alabama has shown the ability to go to California and land the top players. In past cycles, the Tide has secured signatures from five-star offensive tackle Jonah Williams and of course five-star running back Najee Harris. The staff also has a seasoned West Coast recruiter on the staff to assist Tosh Lupoi in new special teams and tight ends coach Jeff Banks.

The Tide has cemented itself among the top contenders for the nation’s top player.

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Darnell Wright, 5-star OT (WV)

Alabama is on a trajectory to sign its best-ever offensive line class — and that’s saying a lot after the haul it had in 2017 that saw Alex Leatherwood, Elliot Baker, Jedrick Wills, Kendall Randolph, and Hunter Brannon join the Tide.

A trio of big-time linemen are already committed headlined by five-star tackle and class leader Pierce Quick, and of course four-star tackles Amari Kight and Tanner Bowles.

The nation’s No. 1 offensive tackle in Darnell Wright is high on the Tide coming out of the spring after making his second visit to Tuscaloosa for A-Day. “They are definitely in consideration and I’m looking to get back,” Wright said after the visit.

As the nation’s No. 3 overall player, the Tide isn’t the only team in pursuit of the elite lineman. Tennessee is a notable competitor, and Wright also hopes to visit schools like Clemson and Georgia in the months to come.

Tide offensive coordinator Mike Locksley is leading the charge on the Huntington (W.V.) product who has no plans of making a decision anytime soon.