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Posted on 1/21/12 at 8:50 am
Posted on 1/21/12 at 8:50 am
1. Jameis Winston, QB, Hueytown (6-4, 200). Racked up more than 3,000 yards of total offense and 44 total touchdowns, ending the year with an MVP performance in the Under Armour All-American game. Committed to Florida State.
2. T.J. Yeldon, RB, Daphne (6-2, 210). Proved he's a power back in 2011, rushing for 2,193 yards and 32 TDs to earn Mr. Football honors. Already enrolled at Alabama.
3. Chris Casher, DE, Davidson (6-4, 240). Forced to sit out the 2011 season after transferring from Faith Academy, but he had a strong week at the Under Armour game. Committed to Florida State.
4. Reggie Ragland, LB, Bob Jones (6-4, 245). Also a standout on the basketball court, he is a sideline-to-sideline pursuer and was among the most impressive LBs at the Under Armour game. Committed to Alabama.
5. Ryan Anderson, LB, Daphne (6-3, 250). After switching from DE, made 105 tackles, 12½ sacks as a LB in 2011. Already enrolled at Alabama.
6. Tyler Hayes, LB/ATH, Thomasville (6-3, 215). Two-way star made 97 tackles and 3 sacks as a LB, could also play H-back or S in college. Committed to Alabama.
7. Kwon Alexander, LB, Oxford (6-2, 212). Playmaking linebacker missed much of his senior year with a torn ACL. Alabama, Auburn and LSU lead.
8. Cassanova McKinzy, LB, Woodlawn (6-2, 224). Twenty of his 108 tackles in 2011 were for losses. Committed to Auburn.
9. Darrion Hutcherson, TE/DE, Dadeville (6-7, 247). Physically imposing player caught 30 passes for 572 yards, 6 TDs, but likely projects as a DE. Committed to Auburn.
10. Alphonse Taylor, DT, Davidson (6-6, 340). Athletic lineman played both OT and DT for Warriors, but Crimson Tide wants him to play nose guard. Committed to Alabama.
11. Javiere Mitchell, LB, Leeds (6-2, 197). Active defender played defensive tackle in high school, but projects as a linebacker in college. Already enrolled at Auburn.
12. Darius Philon, DL, Vigor (6-1, 282). Made 65 tackles and 11 sacks in 2011, playing the last half of the season with a knee injury. Committed to Alabama.
13. Tyler Nero, DT, Escambia County (6-2, 290). Sixteen of his 74 tackles in 2011 were for losses. Committed to Auburn.
14. Beniquez Brown, RB/LB, Florence (6-2, 210). There is some debate about which position will suit him best. Was a 1,000-yard rusher in high school but may play LB in college. Mississippi State and Tennessee lead Arkansas, Ole Miss and North Carolina State.
15. Trae Elston, DB/WR, Oxford (6-0, 183). Had 8 interceptions and more than 100 tackles on defense, 700 yards and 12 TDs on offense. Oklahoma State leads Arkansas, California, Central Florida and Louisiana-Lafayette.
16. Darren Lake, DT, Sumter Central (6-3, 330). Massive nose guard made 48 tackles and 5 sacks as a senior. Committed to Alabama
17. JaMichael Winston, DE, Vigor (6-5, 226). Tall, rangy defender racked up 97 tackles and 17 sacks and was a finalist for 5A lineman of the year. Committed to Arkansas.
18. Justin Shanks, DT, Prattville (6-3, 306). Made 60 tackles and 5½ sacks as a senior for 6A state champion. Committed to Florida State.
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2. T.J. Yeldon, RB, Daphne (6-2, 210). Proved he's a power back in 2011, rushing for 2,193 yards and 32 TDs to earn Mr. Football honors. Already enrolled at Alabama.
3. Chris Casher, DE, Davidson (6-4, 240). Forced to sit out the 2011 season after transferring from Faith Academy, but he had a strong week at the Under Armour game. Committed to Florida State.
4. Reggie Ragland, LB, Bob Jones (6-4, 245). Also a standout on the basketball court, he is a sideline-to-sideline pursuer and was among the most impressive LBs at the Under Armour game. Committed to Alabama.
5. Ryan Anderson, LB, Daphne (6-3, 250). After switching from DE, made 105 tackles, 12½ sacks as a LB in 2011. Already enrolled at Alabama.
6. Tyler Hayes, LB/ATH, Thomasville (6-3, 215). Two-way star made 97 tackles and 3 sacks as a LB, could also play H-back or S in college. Committed to Alabama.
7. Kwon Alexander, LB, Oxford (6-2, 212). Playmaking linebacker missed much of his senior year with a torn ACL. Alabama, Auburn and LSU lead.
8. Cassanova McKinzy, LB, Woodlawn (6-2, 224). Twenty of his 108 tackles in 2011 were for losses. Committed to Auburn.
9. Darrion Hutcherson, TE/DE, Dadeville (6-7, 247). Physically imposing player caught 30 passes for 572 yards, 6 TDs, but likely projects as a DE. Committed to Auburn.
10. Alphonse Taylor, DT, Davidson (6-6, 340). Athletic lineman played both OT and DT for Warriors, but Crimson Tide wants him to play nose guard. Committed to Alabama.
11. Javiere Mitchell, LB, Leeds (6-2, 197). Active defender played defensive tackle in high school, but projects as a linebacker in college. Already enrolled at Auburn.
12. Darius Philon, DL, Vigor (6-1, 282). Made 65 tackles and 11 sacks in 2011, playing the last half of the season with a knee injury. Committed to Alabama.
13. Tyler Nero, DT, Escambia County (6-2, 290). Sixteen of his 74 tackles in 2011 were for losses. Committed to Auburn.
14. Beniquez Brown, RB/LB, Florence (6-2, 210). There is some debate about which position will suit him best. Was a 1,000-yard rusher in high school but may play LB in college. Mississippi State and Tennessee lead Arkansas, Ole Miss and North Carolina State.
15. Trae Elston, DB/WR, Oxford (6-0, 183). Had 8 interceptions and more than 100 tackles on defense, 700 yards and 12 TDs on offense. Oklahoma State leads Arkansas, California, Central Florida and Louisiana-Lafayette.
16. Darren Lake, DT, Sumter Central (6-3, 330). Massive nose guard made 48 tackles and 5 sacks as a senior. Committed to Alabama
17. JaMichael Winston, DE, Vigor (6-5, 226). Tall, rangy defender racked up 97 tackles and 17 sacks and was a finalist for 5A lineman of the year. Committed to Arkansas.
18. Justin Shanks, DT, Prattville (6-3, 306). Made 60 tackles and 5½ sacks as a senior for 6A state champion. Committed to Florida State.
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Posted on 1/21/12 at 9:04 am to Alahunter
Damn fsu snatching up a lot.
Posted on 1/21/12 at 9:11 am to NYCAuburn
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Posted on 1/21/12 at 9:20 am to Alahunter
Would you say before the injury, Kwon would have been top 5? Just curious
Posted on 1/21/12 at 9:25 am to DBama1
Bama looks to be having a great class coming in
This was a important recruiting class for Bama after losing so much this season too
The next 4 seasons this 2012 recruiting class will be Bama's backbone to success
Just like Bama's 2008 class was that went 48-6 the last 4 seasons
Saban & Staff
This was a important recruiting class for Bama after losing so much this season too
The next 4 seasons this 2012 recruiting class will be Bama's backbone to success
Just like Bama's 2008 class was that went 48-6 the last 4 seasons
Saban & Staff
Posted on 1/21/12 at 9:37 am to SquirrelyBama
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Trae Elston, DB/WR, Oxford (6-0, 183). Had 8 interceptions and more than 100 tackles on defense, 700 yards and 12 TDs on offense. Oklahoma State leads Arkansas, California, Central Florida and Louisiana-Lafayette.
Elston is in Oxford this weekend. He would be a huge commit for us, but I agree, OSU leads for him and is selling the WR role. One thing I loved about Nutt and Co's recruiting was they would tell a player anything they wanted to hear to get them to commit. Freeze apparently doesnt do that seeing he is telling him he is a DB, not a WR. We lost ground on Sheldon Dawson for the same reason. Elston would complete our class if we ended up with Jefferson, R. Brown, and Liggins.
Posted on 1/21/12 at 10:02 am to NYCAuburn
Florida fans warned everyone that FSU getting good again would hurt Alabama and Auburn's recruiting in Alabama just as much if not more than it hurts Florida in Florida.
Posted on 1/21/12 at 10:06 am to slayerxing
It appears that it has affect AU more than Bama. Mainly because Bama has a stronger brand, and recruits well OOS, and owns a good portion of GA thanks to Kirby Smart. Also, look at how Bama went into LA and took its best prospect. I don't think it affects Bama much, but it obviously affects AU.
Posted on 1/21/12 at 10:27 am to slayerxing
FSU raiding the state this yr is 110% becasuse of D.Craig 
& Casher is WAAAAY too high & Ryan Anderson is too low
Also sad if Elston goes to Ok St because they promise him a WR spot, he will switch after 2 yrs to DB he is an average at best WR, has great potential as a CB
& Casher is WAAAAY too high & Ryan Anderson is too low
Also sad if Elston goes to Ok St because they promise him a WR spot, he will switch after 2 yrs to DB he is an average at best WR, has great potential as a CB
Posted on 1/21/12 at 11:16 am to Alahunter
shanks is rated too high.
Posted on 1/21/12 at 11:17 am to Alahunter
no justin thomas?
Posted on 1/21/12 at 11:22 am to gatordmb89
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It appears that it has affect AU more than Bama. Mainly because Bama has a stronger brand, and recruits well OOS, and owns a good portion of GA thanks to Kirby Smart. Also, look at how Bama went into LA and took its best prospect. I don't think it affects Bama much, but it obviously affects AU.
I agree with this to a certain degree. This whole past season and other off field issues hurt our recruiting as well. Gave recruiters plenty to spin and use in a negative way against Auburn. Yes many employ the practice if not all to some level.
Auburn will still finish strong, but not to the level one would hope for a NC bump.
Posted on 1/21/12 at 11:23 am to Alahunter
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10. Alphonse Taylor,
Already enrolled at Bama.
Posted on 1/21/12 at 12:55 pm to slayerxing
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Florida fans warned everyone that FSU getting good again would hurt Alabama and Auburn's recruiting in Alabama just as much if not more than it hurts Florida in Florida.
How has it hurt Alabama? Nick Saban is about to sign his fourth #1 class at Alabama. We've taken what we wanted in the state of Alabama and did tremendous out-of-state. The only loss I consider is Jameis Winston, but the SEC rule on baseball, with regards to playing in the minor league, didn't help there. Regardless, Alabama went to Florida and signed three of your top ten. Of course it's a deeper talent pool, but it's still three of the top players.
Posted on 1/21/12 at 12:58 pm to gatordmb89
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It appears that it has affect AU more than Bama. Mainly because Bama has a stronger brand, and recruits well OOS, and owns a good portion of GA thanks to Kirby Smart. Also, look at how Bama went into LA and took its best prospect. I don't think it affects Bama much, but it obviously affects AU.
disagree.... especially within the state of AL... outside of Louis (who's a south FL guy to begin with) FSU, who have we lost out on?... Cashier and Winston would be T-town bound if not for FSU.
Now, come Feb 1st and we lose out on Williams, Goldman, Darby, i'll change my tune.
Posted on 1/21/12 at 1:04 pm to lowspark12
I think the argument applies even less to Auburn. AU has always signed guys from all over the southeast. The state of Alabama leans about 70-75% pro-UA. The football talent in any given year generally follows that statistic. Auburn didn't build its football fortunes of Alabama talent alone. AU has always been at its best when they're recruiting Georgia and Florida at a high rate.
Posted on 1/21/12 at 7:50 pm to Alahunter
Glad to see Alabama not naming a non-instate commit Mr. Football. I figure if Winston had stayed in-state he would have gotten the nod. Unfortunately, that's not always the case in Mississippi.
And before the "top talent leaves MS" remarks start, OM and MSU have been doing a good job, as of late, keeping the top kids at home.
And before the "top talent leaves MS" remarks start, OM and MSU have been doing a good job, as of late, keeping the top kids at home.
Posted on 1/21/12 at 7:56 pm to CapstoneGrad06
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I think the argument applies even less to Auburn. AU has always signed guys from all over the southeast. The state of Alabama leans about 70-75% pro-UA. The football talent in any given year generally follows that statistic. Auburn didn't build its football fortunes of Alabama talent alone. AU has always been at its best when they're recruiting Georgia and Florida at a high rate.
This is true.
Posted on 1/22/12 at 12:29 pm to Alahunter
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Jameis Winston, QB, Hueytown (6-4, 200). . Committed to Florida State
I suspect he's going to play baseball, not football. Most elite type players who are equipped to do both end up taking the baseball route 1st, not that I blame them: more money b/c of longer career is a pretty good reason
Posted on 1/22/12 at 4:02 pm to RebinHogland
I don't think Mr. Football was just given to T.J. Yeldon. He had a phenomenal season.
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