re: 2013 Alabama Football Recruiting Thread - DH Decommited from UGA

NA, Mag, everyone working on an extensive list of OL to answer the question posed earlier so y'all will have mail soon...be patient

Mag

NA

Trey

YGM

Thought it was too long you want me to post

Ok buddy

This was asked on the board, so I will address it. I believe this year's class, albeit smaller, will include the largest position group at OL. Here are the most likely we will land & status as well as how the staff views them:

Tackles:

1. Logan Tuley-Tillman - 6'7 300, Peoria, Illinois

Staff's top OT target, lean & athletic, very large frame & long arms, has us top 2 very much enjoyed his visit for Jr day, expect another visit over the Summer. Likely will wait it out till NSD to decide

2. Laremy Tunsil - 6'6 275, Lake City, Fl

Not as high b/c of smaller stature, nasty run blocker though, VERY high on UF, seems to want to stay in-state, not gonna hold my breath

3. Kyle Bosch - 6'5, 282, Wheaton, Illinois

Another great run blocker with quick feet, very athletic, not as raw as most other OT's at his stage, very polished, has footwork as well to slide inside as well, a guy I like a LOT. Had a phenomenal visit on Jr Day, very close to committing, might come back next week, if not will def be back for Aday

4. Kenneth Santa Marina - 6'5, 305, New Orleans, La

Another one to watch for a commitment from pretty soon, VERY underrated prospect, great size and frame to grow, needs some coaching with footwork in run blocking, but has long arms and extremely strong. LSU offered attempting to prolong the process with him, but truth is he & family were also blown away by Jr day & Coach Stoutland. Another likely Aday visitor

Already committed:

Bradley Bozeman - 6'4, 322, Roanoke, Al

Bozeman pulled the trigger early, he is very raw, but great size, really good blocking skills especially in the run game, could also play inside if needed, versatile great run blocker

Two to Watch:

Justin Evans - 6'5, 280, Florence, SC

Deon Mix - 6'4, 305, Batesville, Miss (South Panola HS, VERY underrated)

My guess on who we end up with (keep in mind how early it is to NSD for 2013 LoL)

Bosch, Santa Marina, Bozeman, Mix (hopefully, cross my fingers)

one I could be wrong on though is Tuley-Tillman, not be surprised at all to sign him, or not be surprised to lose him to Michigan

OG/C

1. Tyrone Crowder - 6'3, 320, Rockingham, NC OG ABSOLUTE BEAST MODE OG!! Best inside lineman prospect in the country, already a high impact player in the run game, great footwork and technique already an SEC caliber OG. Important to note that he canceled a Clemson visit to attend Bama Jr Day, enjoyed it but his recruitment has been very close to the vest

2. Grant Hill - 6'5, 330, Huntsville, AL

GREAT in-state prospect and huge Bama lean as well, overpowering great feet and large frame, actually OT size but agility and pull ability in run game forced a move to the inside, LOTS of upside, great prospect, expect a commitment soon as well

3. Reeve Koehler - 6'3, 322, Honolulu, Hi

A long shot at this point, but he is expected to possibly visit for Aday, has ties to Isaac Luatua, family I believe, distance might be too much of a factor in this one though, but he is another elite OG

Ones I expect Bama to sign

There isn't a huge crop at inside lineman for 2013 so just pulling Grant would be good, Grant & Crowder would be phenomenal, and anything could happen with Koehler.

There's also the kid from Columbus, MS. I expect him to go to ms state and he may
not be high on our board, but with Columbus being only an hour away and having a big bama influence if we get needy at oline or if he looks good I think he could come into play

but in fairness to them, not as much flaming to boost numbers

Agreed

With the commits we should get this weekend coming up for Jr day (hoping Panola kid gets an offer) and then on Aday this thread should hit 100 pgs easily before Summer

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Another one to watch for a commitment from pretty soon, VERY underrated prospect, great size and frame to grow, needs some coaching with footwork in run blocking, but has long arms and extremely strong. LSU offered attempting to prolong the process with him, but truth is he & family were also blown away by Jr day & Coach Stoutland. Another likely Aday visitor

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You do realize he will commit to LSU sooner rather than later right?