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re: 2013 Alabama Football Recruiting Thread - DH Decommited from UGA
Posted on 4/24/12 at 8:18 am to TideSaint
Posted on 4/24/12 at 8:18 am to TideSaint
I have stumbled upon a guy I like though. Not as much as Allen and Bateman, mind you, but he does look good. He's also from Louisiana so that should russle up the LSU fans.
His name is Damian Williams from Rummel. He has been a starter for 3 years at a 5A school. He doesn't have the height that you normally want in a QB, but he is solidly built.
He knows how to work under Center and he has a very fluid throwing motion. His arm looks very good and he has a few minor hiccups with his footwork sometimes, but mostly he is spot on in his drops and throwing on the run.
He just competed in the Elite 11 camp (Atlanta maybe? Article didn't say where it was) where 89 QBs went to compete and he was selected to move on to the Finals.
Here are his highlights:
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He looks like a right handed Malik Zaire to me. Shorter guy, shifty, with a cannon for an arm. He doesn't have elite speed so he's not ranked as high as Zaire, but I like him.
ETA: Some of you might like him to, especially those that were on the Zaire train a few months ago (Magilla, Bucc).
And just to be clear, I would much rather snag Austin Allen or Cooper Bateman, but if we miss out on those two and perhaps Trubisky as well, I wouldn't mind going after Williams. I like him much more than I do Connor Mitch.
His name is Damian Williams from Rummel. He has been a starter for 3 years at a 5A school. He doesn't have the height that you normally want in a QB, but he is solidly built.
He knows how to work under Center and he has a very fluid throwing motion. His arm looks very good and he has a few minor hiccups with his footwork sometimes, but mostly he is spot on in his drops and throwing on the run.
He just competed in the Elite 11 camp (Atlanta maybe? Article didn't say where it was) where 89 QBs went to compete and he was selected to move on to the Finals.
Here are his highlights:
LINK
Profile:
LINK
He looks like a right handed Malik Zaire to me. Shorter guy, shifty, with a cannon for an arm. He doesn't have elite speed so he's not ranked as high as Zaire, but I like him.
ETA: Some of you might like him to, especially those that were on the Zaire train a few months ago (Magilla, Bucc).
And just to be clear, I would much rather snag Austin Allen or Cooper Bateman, but if we miss out on those two and perhaps Trubisky as well, I wouldn't mind going after Williams. I like him much more than I do Connor Mitch.
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Posted on 4/24/12 at 8:19 am to TideSaint
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Posted on 4/24/12 at 10:20 am to cajunsack
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Despite all the accolades he earned on Saturday, Foster was more excited to jet out of the camp because he was going to prom later that evening where he'll no doubt be competing for another award as best dressed linebacker in the country.
He didn't attend A Day game because of the prom. I guess this will be his second prom of the year, Auburn High's?
Posted on 4/24/12 at 10:26 am to jatebe
Alabama signed interior offensive lineman Isaac Luatua out of La Mirada (Ca.) in the class of 2011. The Crimson Tide are back at the south Los Angeles school, this time to pursue Isaac’s younger brother, class of 2014 tight end Tyler Luatua.
Could Luatua join his brother in Tuscaloosa?
The 6-foot-4, 230-pound younger Luatua spoke with head coach Nick Saban on Monday and was offered at that time.
“I talked with Coach Saban- it was real good to talk with him,” said Tyler. “He said they like that I can play both positions (tight end and h-back) and that play with my brother. I talked with Coach (Doug) Nussmeier on Friday. He talked about the offense and how I would fit.”
The Luatua brothers are admittedly close and Tyler is attracted to the prospect of playing alongside Isaac at Alabama.
“I like that they have a good football program and that it’s a good school. It would be good to go there with my brother and play with him again.”
The Crimson Tide jump to the front of the pack for Luatua, who currently holds four additional offers. He’s yet to visit Alabama and plans to take his time before coming to a decision.
“Alabama stands on top. I also have offers from UCLA, Colorado, Nebraska, and Arizona State. I’m going to take my time. It will probably be after the season or after I take some visits. I’m just looking for a good place to play tight end.”
Luatua hauled in 23 receptions for 251 yards and one touchdown as a sophomore, in addition to averaging 6.6 points and 8.3 rebounds per game in basketball. La Mirada also features class of 2015 quarterback Kevin Dillman, who figures to be among the nation’s top signal callers in that cycle.
Could Luatua join his brother in Tuscaloosa?
The 6-foot-4, 230-pound younger Luatua spoke with head coach Nick Saban on Monday and was offered at that time.
“I talked with Coach Saban- it was real good to talk with him,” said Tyler. “He said they like that I can play both positions (tight end and h-back) and that play with my brother. I talked with Coach (Doug) Nussmeier on Friday. He talked about the offense and how I would fit.”
The Luatua brothers are admittedly close and Tyler is attracted to the prospect of playing alongside Isaac at Alabama.
“I like that they have a good football program and that it’s a good school. It would be good to go there with my brother and play with him again.”
The Crimson Tide jump to the front of the pack for Luatua, who currently holds four additional offers. He’s yet to visit Alabama and plans to take his time before coming to a decision.
“Alabama stands on top. I also have offers from UCLA, Colorado, Nebraska, and Arizona State. I’m going to take my time. It will probably be after the season or after I take some visits. I’m just looking for a good place to play tight end.”
Luatua hauled in 23 receptions for 251 yards and one touchdown as a sophomore, in addition to averaging 6.6 points and 8.3 rebounds per game in basketball. La Mirada also features class of 2015 quarterback Kevin Dillman, who figures to be among the nation’s top signal callers in that cycle.
Posted on 4/24/12 at 11:16 am to TreyAnastasio
We can use Carl Engstrom to recruit Dillman. 
Posted on 4/24/12 at 11:40 am to RollTide4Ever
Posted on 4/24/12 at 11:42 am to Moosehead
Figures, Bama never gets an elite TE.
Posted on 4/24/12 at 11:48 am to Moosehead
Same ole, same ole
Posted on 4/24/12 at 11:49 am to Moosehead
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Sounds like Howard is ready to flip.
He's been saying the same thing for months now. That quote about Auburn's new offense is at least 2 months old.
Posted on 4/24/12 at 11:50 am to Moosehead
If he wants to go to Auburn and lose to Bama 3 times and go through a coaching change, I wish him good luck with that.
Posted on 4/24/12 at 11:50 am to RollTide4Ever
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Figures, Bama never gets an elite TE
This post was edited on 4/24/12 at 11:51 am
Posted on 4/24/12 at 11:55 am to TideSaint
Posted on 4/24/12 at 11:56 am to TideSaint
As for OJ, he's been saying the same shite for a while now. IF he flips, it will be sometime during the season when AU will have a chance to blow him away with their new O.
By that time he will have been committed to Alabama for over a year. I still think he winds up wearing Crimson in the end.
This post was edited on 4/24/12 at 11:57 am
Posted on 4/24/12 at 12:01 pm to Chadaristic
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Name: Eddie Williams
Position: Athlete
247Sports Ranking:8th overall, 2nd Athlete, 1st in the state of Florida
High School:Arnold(Panama City Beach, Fla.)
Recruiter: Jeremy Pruitt
What have you been up to since signing day?
“I’ve been running a lot. I’ve been working out too, but mostly running.”
What are your thoughts about the Alabama strength and conditioning program so far?
“I think it’s a really great program. Right now, I am just working my way up, so when I get up there it will be easier.”
What is your current height and weight?
“I just took my physical on Saturday up there (at Alabama), and they said I was 6’2.5 and I weighed 196 lbs.”
Are you trying to add or lose any weight before you get on campus?
“I am not really worried about my weight right now to be honest with you. I am just taking it as it comes.”
When will you be arriving on campus?
“I am supposed to be up there on May 27th, but I will be getting up there on May 26th.”
Do you know who your roommates will be yet?
“I am not for sure of that yet…I am still debating.”
Have you settled on a major yet?
“Probably something dealing with sports. I am not for sure exactly which one I am going to do yet, but something with sports.”
Other than football, what are you looking forward to doing, once you get on campus?
“Just making good grades and keeping them up.”
Has there been anymore discussion, with you and the coaches, about playing defense, or is wide receiver still the destination?
“No sir, it hasn’t changed yet, but I am trying to play more than one(position).”
In a perfect world, which side of the ball would you play on?
“I told Coach Saban that I would play both, if he would let me.”
Do you know what number you will be wearing yet?
“The way it is looking is probably 11.”
What are your expectations going into your freshman year at the University of Alabama?
“To come in and put in work.”
What did you think about the team’s performance at the A-Day Game?
“It was good… it was a great game.”
Do you speak with Coach Groh often?
“We have been talking good, since I got moved to the offensive side of the ball.”
What was your experience at the Under Armour All-American game like?
“It was amazing to be around all that talent. It made me play at a higher level. Overall, it was just a great experience and it kind of gave me an idea of what the next level is gonna be like.”
Being from the state of Florida, what has the attitude of your friends and classmates been like with you leaving the state to play for the Crimson Tide?
“It’s been great…There have been a lot of questions about the experience and everything up there.”
Do you see yourself helping to recruit more guys from the state of Florida to join you in Tuscaloosa?
“I am going to be that top recruiter…yes sir.”
What is your favorite food?
“I am not going to say I have a favorite, but basically anything.”
Do you have a favorite movie?
“300.”
Do you have a favorite video game?
“Nah, I don’t do too many video games.”
What is your dream car?
“I am not big with all the foreign cars…so anything old-school.”
Posted on 4/24/12 at 12:02 pm to Moosehead
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Sounds like Howard is ready to flip.
He is just posturing for more touches at Bama. No worries the kid is over hyped anyway. He isn't that good and Bama never gave him a committable offer.
This post was edited on 4/24/12 at 12:03 pm
Posted on 4/24/12 at 12:04 pm to Chadaristic
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Do you see yourself helping to recruit more guys from the state of Florida to join you in Tuscaloosa?
“I am going to be that top recruiter…yes sir.”
Posted on 4/24/12 at 12:05 pm to RockyMtnTigerWDE
ISWYDT
Posted on 4/24/12 at 12:05 pm to Chadaristic
Its gonna be weird not taking the number 1 kid from Florida this year.
Posted on 4/24/12 at 12:05 pm to Chadaristic
It will be interesting to see if they let him play DB and WR
Posted on 4/24/12 at 12:06 pm to Chadaristic
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