Alabama grabbed the 40th ranked player by ESPN on Wednesday morning. The defensive back has great size and speed. Shyheim Carter joins Nigel Knott as highly ranked Alabama cornerback commits.
| Position | Hometown | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| CB | Kentwood, LA | 5′ 10″ | 181 |
| Recruiting Rankings | |||
| ESPN Rank | 40 | Scout Rank | 98 |
| Rivals Rank | 114 | 24/7 Rank | 71 |
| Composite | 81 | Star Rating | 4 Star |
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Commited: ALABAMA |
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Here are the announcement times today for Alabama Targets. Stay tuned to draftfever.com for coverage. As well as rolltide.com to track when the Letter of Intents come in.
Alabama Targets NSD Announcement Times (All Times are Eastern)
S Nigel Warrior 8:00 AM
ATH Mecole Hardman 8:30 AM
WR A.J. Brown 9:00 AM
CB Shyheim Carter 9:00 AM
WR Mykel Jones 9:00 AM
DT Michail Carter 9:00 AM
DT Kobe Jones 9:00 AM
RB Joshua Jacobs 9:00 AM
CB Jared Mayden 9:15 AM
ILB Ben Davis 10:10 AM ESPNU
ILB Dontavious Jackson 10:45 AM ESPNU
WR Ahmmon Richards Noon ESPN U
OT Landon Dickerson 12:30 PM ESPNU
OLB Mack Wilson 2:05 PM ESPN 2
DE Terrell Hall 2:15 PM ESPNU
DT Derrick Brown 3:10 PM ESPN 2
TE Irvin Smith 3:15 PM
TE Devin Asiasi 3:20 PM ESPN 2
CB Jack Jones 4:30 PM Periscope
OLB Mique Juarez 5:00 PM
With Joshua Perry and Brendan Scales having grayshirt concerns, both recruits decided to decommit on Tuesday. Scales decided to switch his commitment to the Missouri Tigers and Perry’s final destination is still unknown. Losing Perry and Scales is not ideal, but they should have enough scholarships for commits on National Signing Day.
| Position | Hometown | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| S | Amite, LA | 6′ 3″ | 184 |
| Recruiting Rankings | |||
| ESPN Rank | 64 S | Scout Rank | 53 S |
| Rivals Rank | 48 S | 24/7 Rank | 46 S |
| Composite | 53 S | Star Rating | 3 Star |
| Joshua Perry is a very aggressive tackler, but will need to add on weight for the role he is best in. He has the frame to put on size, but will have to continue to improve in coverage as well. This is a developmental commit who could find the field later in his career. | |||
| Position | Hometown | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TE | Wildwood, MO | 6′ 4″ | 235 |
| Recruiting Rankings | |||
| ESPN Rank | 18 TE | Scout Rank | 23 TE |
| Rivals Rank | 24 TE | 24/7 Rank | 16 TE |
| Composite | 20 TE | Star Rating | 3 Star |
| Scales is a great addition for a position of need for the Tide. While you shouldn’t expect the same type of athleticism as you see with OJ Howard, he is a decent athlete with strong hands. Look for Scales to be a good intermediate pass catcher for Alabama. | |||
Scott Lashley, an Offensive Tackle from West Point, Mississippi, is Alabama’s 18th commit. He was a Mississippi State lean for most of the recruiting period, but a late push by Mario Cristobal gave the Tide the gifted Offensive Tackle. He released a video of his commitment this afternoon:
On his birthday, Nigel Knott announced that he would be spending the next four years in Tuscaloosa. Alabama was able to pull the Germantown, Mississippi product away from Oregon, Ole Miss, and Mississippi State. He brings great speed to Tuscaloosa and Nigel Knott committed with this video produced by Bleacher Report:
After concerns on Alabama giving him a Grayshirt, Riley Cole has decided to decommit. He was a long time in-state recruit from Oneonta, Alabama who did not want to sit out a year.
Keith Gavin was down to Florida State and Alabama, and he made his final decision on Friday night:
Florida State made a great final push to land the big time wide receiver recruit. After losing out on Gavin, Alabama still has a few wide receiver targets left. Mecole Hardman, Demetris Robertson, A.J. Brown, Ahmmon Richards, Keyshawn Young and Mykel Jones are all considering the Tide on national signing day.
Alabama also has three current wide receiver commits in Trevon Diggs, Tyler Simmons and T.J. Simmons.
It all comes down to this… it is National Signing Day for these uncommitted recruits. These are the top remaining recruits on Alabama’s board and the prediction on where they will be committing.. This page will be updated as they commit.
Alabama Targets By Ranking (All Decision Times are Eastern)
1.
| Position | Hometown | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| DT | Sugar Hill, GA | 6′ 4″ | 322 |
| Recruiting Rankings | |||
| ESPN Rank | 9 | Scout Rank | 9 |
| Rivals Rank | 17 | 24/7 Rank | 9 |
| Composite | 11 | Star Rating | 5 Star |
| Derrick Brown is a top defensive talent who will be choosing between Tennessee, Auburn and Alabama. Brown had an official visit to all three with Tennessee having the last shot at him. Georgia at one point was looked at as the favorite for Brown before he named his top three. There is not a strong favorite in the running, but I think Brown ends up picking Auburn. COMMITMENT: Auburn was able to go into Georgia and get a great defensive lineman. Decision Time- 3:10 PM PREDICTION: AUBURN COMMITTED: AUBURN |
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2.
| Position | Hometown | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| ILB | Gordo, AL | 6’4″ | 235 |
| Recruiting Rankings | |||
| ESPN Rank | 24 | Scout Rank | 11 |
| Rivals Rank | 5 | 24/7 Rank | 10 |
| Composite | 13 | Star Rating | 5 Star |
| Ben Davis’s recruitment will come down to Georgia, Auburn and Alabama. He is an Alabama legacy as his dad is Wayne Davis, the all-time leading tackler for Alabama. The hire of Kirby Smart helped the Dawgs out and Auburn still has a chance, but I don’t think it will be enough.
COMMITMENT: Davis decides to follow the Alabama legacy as his dad was the all time leading tackler for Alabama. A big major commitment from the Tide. Decision Time- 10:10 AM PREDICTION: ALABAMA COMMITTED: ALABAMA |
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3.
| Position | Hometown | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| OLB | Torrance, CA | 6’2″ | 226 |
| Recruiting Rankings | |||
| ESPN Rank | 30 | Scout Rank | 8 |
| Rivals Rank | 9 | 24/7 Rank | 16 |
| Composite | 16 | Star Rating | 5 Star |
| Alabama has been trending big time for Mique Juarez. He took a visit on January 22nd and then right after Nick Saban made an in home visit to see him in California. This will be very close as UCLA has been the favorite and Ole Miss has an outside shot. I think he ends up staying in the state, but the Tide will make it close.
COMMITMENT: UCLA ended up keeping Juarez close to home keeping him away from Alabama and UCLA. Decision Time- 5:00 PM PREDICTION: UCLA COMMITTED: UCLA |
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4.
| Position | Hometown | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| DE | Surrey, B.C., CA | 6’6″ | 264 |
| Recruiting Rankings | |||
| ESPN Rank | 4 | Scout Rank | 5 |
| Rivals Rank | 5 Star | 24/7 Rank | 1 |
| Composite | 3 | Star Rating | 5 Star |
| Kongbo is the top uncommitted JUCO recruit out there and will be a huge piece to any recruiting class. After having some momentum early, Alabama chances have soured recently. It looks like this will come down to Tennessee, USC, Florida State, and Ole Miss. I think the late visit to USC helps, but Kongbo stays with his original Tennessee commitment.
COMMITMENT: The original Tennessee commit stuck with the Vols. USC made a late push, but Kongbo should play right away on the Vols defensive line. PREDICTION: TENNESSEE COMMITTED: TENNESSEE |
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5.
| Position | Hometown | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| ATH | Elberto, GA | 5’11” | 176 |
| Recruiting Rankings | |||
| ESPN Rank | 48 | Scout Rank | 16 |
| Rivals Rank | 11 | 24/7 Rank | 13 |
| Composite | 22 | Star Rating | 5 Star |
| Mecole Hardman at one point was trending with the Tide near the end of his recruitment. However, a canceled official visit on January 22nd due to the winter weather. Hardman ended up making the trip to Athens instead and by all accounts had a great time. He will be choosing from seven schools (his mom will be making a cake for each one) including Ohio State, Florida, Clemson, Georgia, Alabama, Michigan and Tennessee. Look for it to be a two team race though between Bama and the Dawgs.
COMMITMENT: Not getting an official visit ended up hurting the Tide as Georgia won the battle for one of the best players in the country. Hardman should come into Georgia right away and compete for playing time. Decision Time- 8:30 AM PREDICTION: GEORGIA COMMITTED: GEORGIA |
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6.
| Position | Hometown | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| ATH | Savannah, GA | 6′ 1″ | 180 |
| Recruiting Rankings | |||
| ESPN Rank | 62 | Scout Rank | 23 |
| Rivals Rank | 8 | 24/7 Rank | 14 |
| Composite | 27 | Star Rating | 5 Star |
| There are reports out there that Demetris Robertson will not be signing on national signing day. He has scheduled a visit to Georgia after national signing day and there is no timetable for his commitment. He has a high priority on academics as he will have a final list of Cal, Stanford, Notre Dame, Georgia, Georgia Tech and Alabama. Alabama will try to reel in the former commit, but it will be tough to beat out Notre Dame.
PREDICTION: NOTRE DAME |
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7.
| Position | Hometown | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| OLB | Montgomery, AL | 6′ 2″ | 230 |
| Recruiting Rankings | |||
| ESPN Rank | 34 | Scout Rank | 46 |
| Rivals Rank | 26 | 24/7 Rank | 15 |
| Composite | 30 | Star Rating | 5 Star |
| Lyndell “Mack” Wilson has highly publicized his recruitment and it is now down to two schools. Georgia and Alabama are the finalist even though Wilson had Florida as the leader throughout the process. Wilson canceled his official visit due to a miscommunication between Florida and his mother. Alabama is on a full court press for Wilson as they try to become the leader. The Kirby Smart hire helped Georgia, but I think Alabama keep Wilson in the state.
COMMITMENT: Shaun Dion Hamilton and Ben Davis were huge pieces in getting Mack Wilson to Tuscaloosa. It was a huge recruiting win getting Wilson to commit to Alabama. Decision Time- 2:05 PM PREDICTION: ALABAMA COMMITTED: ALABAMA |
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8.
| Position | Hometown | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| DE | Macon, MS | 6′ 4″ | 270 |
| Recruiting Rankings | |||
| ESPN Rank | 84 | Scout Rank | 10 |
| Rivals Rank | 15 | 24/7 Rank | 19 |
| Composite | 32 | Star Rating | 4 Star |
| Jeffery Simmons is a phenomenal defensive lineman who will be tough to pull out of the state of Mississippi. Ole Miss, Mississippi State, Southern Miss, Tennessee and Alabama are the finalists for the defensive end. Alabama has a real shot to bring Simmons to Tuscaloosa, but I think he ends up staying in state.
COMMITMENT: Big surprise Mississippi State was able to beat out both Alabama and Ole Miss. He decided to stay in the state and will most likely play right away. PREDICTION: OLE MISS COMMITTED: MISSISSIPPI ST. |
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9.
| Position | Hometown | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| CB | Long Beach, CA | 5′ 11″ | 164 |
| Recruiting Rankings | |||
| ESPN Rank | 96 | Scout Rank | 15 |
| Rivals Rank | 12 | 24/7 Rank | 22 |
| Composite | 36 | Star Rating | 4 Star |
| Jack Jones is an exciting defensive back from California. Alabama has been trending with the smaller defensive back, but he is most likely to stay in California. His final three are Alabama, USC, and Texas A&M. However, it looks like he is going to be staying in state.
Decision Time- 4:30 PM PREDICTION: USC COMMITTED: USC |
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10.
| Position | Hometown | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| WR | Starkville, MS | 6′ 2″ | 218 |
| Recruiting Rankings | |||
| ESPN Rank | 66 | Scout Rank | 45 |
| Rivals Rank | 53 | 24/7 Rank | 38 |
| Composite | 51 | Star Rating | 4 Star |
| A.J. Brown is an incredibly talented wide receiver. However, the challenge again will be pulling a talented player out of the state of Mississippi. His finalist are Ole Miss, Mississippi State, Alabama, and Cal. I believe Alabama switches the luck it has had in Mississippi though with Brown.
COMMITMENT: A.J. Brown stays in the state of Mississippi. Ole Miss did a great job going into Starkville and pulling Brown out. Great addition for Ole Miss. Decision Time- 9:00 AM PREDICTION: ALABAMA Committed: |
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11.
| Position | Hometown | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TE | Concord, CA | 6′ 4″ | 265 |
| Recruiting Rankings | |||
| ESPN Rank | 44 | Scout Rank | 67 |
| Rivals Rank | 46 | 24/7 Rank | 74 |
| Composite | 58 | Star Rating | 4 Star |
| Devin Asiasi is a talented tight end, as well as a good defensive end recruit as well. Michigan is heavily after him and he could very well end up going there. He had a good visit with Alabama, but I think he ends up staying in state. His final five are Alabama, Michigan, USC, UCLA, and Washington.
COMMITMENT: Unbelievable job by Coach Harbaugh to pull the top tight end in California out of the state. He is a huge get who could end up switching to the defensive line. Decision Time- 3:20 PM PREDICTION: USC COMMITTED: MICHIGAN |
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12.
| Position | Hometown | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| OT | Hudson, NC | 6′ 5″ | 300 |
| Recruiting Rankings | |||
| ESPN Rank | 64 | Scout Rank | 76 |
| Rivals Rank | 43 | 24/7 Rank | 31 |
| Composite | 54 | Star Rating | 4 Star |
| Dickerson’s recruitment really started looking like an Alabama lean after his January 22nd official visit. However, most of his recruitment Florida State was looked at as the favorite and it actually looks like they have some late momentum. It will be hard for Alabama to beat Florida State with the momentum they are going into National Signing Day . Tennessee is the dark horse in this race. His finalist are Florida State, Alabama, Auburn, Tennessee, and Florida.
COMMITMENT: Florida State adds more much needed offensive line help. The Seminoles were able to keep the momentum through out the process for Dickerson. Decision Time- 12:30 PM PREDICTION: FLORIDA STATE COMMITTED: FLORIDA STATE |
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13.
| Position | Hometown | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| CB | Kentwood, LA | 5′ 10″ | 181 |
| Recruiting Rankings | |||
| ESPN Rank | 40 | Scout Rank | 98 |
| Rivals Rank | 114 | 24/7 Rank | 71 |
| Composite | 81 | Star Rating | 4 Star |
| Shy Carter was an Alabama commit until he backed off of that commitment in August. Five months later Alabama is looked at as the heavy favorite for Carter. The one team that could spoil Alabama’s pursuit is Ole Miss. Carter has two infant daughters and says they are a major part in his recruitment. He has stated that he thinks Ole Miss treats his daughters the best. I still think Alabama pulls off the Shy Carter commitment regardless.
Decision Time- 9:00 AM PREDICTION: ALABAMA COMMITTED: ALABAMA |
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14.
| Position | Hometown | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| S | Suwanee, GA | 6′ 0″ | 188 |
| Recruiting Rankings | |||
| ESPN Rank | 157 | Scout Rank | 20 |
| Rivals Rank | 92 | 24/7 Rank | 71 |
| Composite | 85 | Star Rating | 4 Star |
| Warrior is down to three schools with Tennessee, Alabama, and Auburn being the finalist. Tennessee is the major favorite as his dad, Dale Carter, was a first round pick. Alabama will make it close, but Tennessee should have the edge here with the Volunteer legacy.
COMMITMENT: No surprise here for the Tennessee legacy. A big get for the Vols. Decision Time- 8:00 AM PREDICTION: TENNESSEE COMMITTED: TENNESSEE |
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15.
| Position | Hometown | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| CB | Madison, MS | 5′ 11″ | 174 |
| Recruiting Rankings | |||
| ESPN Rank | 36 | Scout Rank | 196 |
| Rivals Rank | 51 | 24/7 Rank | 62 |
| Composite | 86 | Star Rating | 4 Star |
| Nigel Knott will be a battle between staying close to home or going to Oregon. Knott’s family wants Nigel to stay closer to home where it’d most likely be Ole Miss or Alabama. Nigel is publicly a big fan of Oregon, but I think the family wins out on this one. Look for Knott’s last official visit to Ole Miss clinch it for the Rebels. Mississippi State will be the dark horse in this recruiting battle.
Commitment: Alabama’s first cornerback commit is a big win, getting him away from the state of Mississippi. Knott has great speed and is a big part of the 2016 class. PREDICTION: OLE MISS COMMITTED: ALABAMA (2/01) |
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16.
| Position | Hometown | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| DE | Washington, D.C. | 6′ 6″ | 250 |
| Recruiting Rankings | |||
| ESPN Rank | 47 | Scout Rank | 267 |
| Rivals Rank | 20 | 24/7 Rank | 64 |
| Composite | 100 | Star Rating | 4 Star |
| Terrell Hall was a late riser in the recruiting process, but is a monster up front. The one time Ohio State commit is down to Alabama, Florida State, Maryland, and Ole Miss. Florida State and Ole Miss are both pushing hard for Hall’s commitment while Maryland is trying to keep him in the hometown state. I believe Alabama has finished strong with Hall and will end up with his commitment. There was a bit of good luck as well where he had to stay an extra day on his official visit due to weather.
COMMITMENT: A great edge rusher with rare length Alabama is getting a great defensive end. They were able to beat out Florida State and Maryland. Decision Time- 2:15 PM PREDICTION: ALABAMA COMMITTED: ALABAMA |
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17.
| POSITION | HOMETOWN | HEIGHT | WEIGHT |
|---|---|---|---|
| ILB | Houston, TX | 6′ 2″ | 248 |
| RECRUITING RANKINGS | |||
| ESPN RANK | 123 | SCOUT RANK | 65 |
| RIVALS RANK | 168 | 24/7 RANK | 89 |
| COMPOSITE | 111 | STAR RATING | 4 STAR |
| Dontavious Jackson is one of the top linebackers in Texas, but his recruitment has been from teams around the nation. Where Jackson will go is one of the tougher ones to figure out as Alabama, Florida State, and Texas are his final schools. Alabama has a very good shot at him, however I think he will end up staying in his home state.
Decision Time- 10:45 AM PREDICTION: TEXAS COMMITED: |
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18.
| POSITION | HOMETOWN | HEIGHT | WEIGHT |
|---|---|---|---|
| DT | Jackson, GA | 6′ 3″ | 311 |
| RECRUITING RANKINGS | |||
| ESPN RANK | 55 | SCOUT RANK | 178 |
| RIVALS RANK | 89 | 24/7 RANK | 118 |
| COMPOSITE | 110 | STAR RATING | 4 STAR |
| Michail Carter has a decision between Clemson, Alabama, Georgia and Georgia Tech. Alabama got a mid week official visit from Carter, but Georgia will get the last chance at him. I don’t think Carter ends up leaving the state as Georgia gets another quality recruit.
COMMITMENT: Georgia ended up winning the tough battle against Alabama for the in-state target Decision Time- 9:00 AM PREDICTION: GEORGIA COMMITTED: GEORGIA |
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19.
| POSITION | HOMETOWN | HEIGHT | WEIGHT |
|---|---|---|---|
| WR | Crawfordville, FL | 6′ 4″ | 225 |
| RECRUITING RANKINGS | |||
| ESPN RANK | 79 | SCOUT RANK | 171 |
| RIVALS RANK | 143 | 24/7 RANK | 111 |
| COMPOSITE | 126 | STAR RATING | 4 STAR |
| Gavin is down to two schools, Florida State and Alabama. Florida State is the hometown team as Gavin lives just 30 minutes away from Tallahassee. However, Gavin and his family are pretty big fans of Alabama during this recruitment process. I think Alabama ends up being successful pulling Gavin out of Florida.
Commitment: Gavin ended up choosing Location and committed to the Seminoles. PREDICTION: ALABAMA COMMITTED: FLORIDA STATE (1/29) |
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20.
| POSITION | HOMETOWN | HEIGHT | WEIGHT |
|---|---|---|---|
| CB | Sachse, TX | 6′ 1″ | 190 |
| RECRUITING RANKINGS | |||
| ESPN RANK | 218 | SCOUT RANK | 56 |
| RIVALS RANK | 120 | 24/7 RANK | 147 |
| COMPOSITE | 135 | STAR RATING | 4 STAR |
| Mayden decommitted from Oregon about three weeks ago and since then Alabama has been all over him. In the short time the Crimson Tide have been recruiting him, they have shot up to be a finalist for this cornerback recruit. His decision will be between Alabama and Oklahoma, where his dad was a basketball player. I think Alabama’s late surge is enough to land his commitment.
Commitment: Another big win for Alabama as Mayden decided to join Alabama instead of Oklahoma. Decision Time- 9:15 AM PREDICTION: ALABAMA COMMITED: ALABAMA |
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21.
| POSITION | HOMETOWN | HEIGHT | WEIGHT |
|---|---|---|---|
| OT | Oklahoma City, OK | 6′ 5″ | 350 |
| RECRUITING RANKINGS | |||
| ESPN RANK | 87 | SCOUT RANK | 144 |
| RIVALS RANK | 200 | 24/7 RANK | 109 |
| COMPOSITE | 135 | STAR RATING | 4 STAR |
| Tramonda Moore is a big offensive tackle who has Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, Alabama and Miami on his list. Unfortunately, this is looking like an in-state battle for the very good offensive lineman. Look for Oklahoma to edge out Oklahoma State.
Commitment: In the battle of the in-state schools Oklahoma State won out. PREDICTION: OKLAHOMA COMMITTED: OKLAHOMA ST. (2/02) |
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22.
| POSITION | HOMETOWN | HEIGHT | WEIGHT |
|---|---|---|---|
| OT | WASHINGTON, D.C. | 6′ 7″ | 270 |
| RECRUITING RANKINGS | |||
| ESPN RANK | 110 | SCOUT RANK | 27 OT |
| RIVALS RANK | 146 | 24/7 RANK | 165 |
| COMPOSITE | 180 | STAR RATING | 4 STAR |
| Alabama was trending with Jauan Williams, however near the end things have not looked as promising. Williams has Florida State, LSU, Oklahoma, Texas A&M and Alabama as the finalist. It looks like the Seminoles will end up winning this recruiting battle.
COMMITMENT: Williams is a very good get at a position of need for Florida State. Florida State held off the late rush from other teams. PREDICTION: FLORIDA STATE COMMITTED: FLORIDA STATE |
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23.
| POSITION | HOMETOWN | HEIGHT | WEIGHT |
|---|---|---|---|
| WR | West Palm Beach, FL | 6′ 2″ | 180 |
| RECRUITING RANKINGS | |||
| ESPN RANK | 212 | SCOUT RANK | 120 |
| RIVALS RANK | 62 WR | 24/7 RANK | 148 |
| COMPOSITE | 183 | STAR RATING | 4 STAR |
| Richards was a Miami commitment until he backed off of it a few months ago. Right after the decommitment Alabama became the favorite. Miami has made a late surge with Auburn and Tennessee also in the running. It will be close, but I think he ends up going back to his Miami commitment.
COMMITMENT: After decommiting a few months ago, Alabama really looked like the destination. However, the hiring of Mark Richt was major for Miami keeping Richards. Decision Time- Noon PREDICTION: MIAMI COMMITTED: MIAMI |
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24.
| POSITION | HOMETOWN | HEIGHT | WEIGHT |
|---|---|---|---|
| DT | Starkville, MS | 6′ 4″ | 270 |
| RECRUITING RANKINGS | |||
| ESPN RANK | 178 | SCOUT RANK | 199 |
| RIVALS RANK | 48 DT | 24/7 RANK | 276 |
| COMPOSITE | 226 | STAR RATING | 4 STAR |
| Kobe Jones is a quality defensive lineman who has been very busy with official visits. Ultimately it will come down to Mississippi State, Ole Miss and Alabama. Look for Kobe Jones to stay in the state.
COMMITMENT: Jones was too tough to get out of Starkville as he committed to the hometown team. Decision Time- 9:00 AM PREDICTION: MISSISSIPPI ST. COMMITTED: MISSISSIPPI ST. |
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25.
| POSITION | HOMETOWN | HEIGHT | WEIGHT |
|---|---|---|---|
| WR | Patterson, LA | 6′ 0″ | 185 |
| RECRUITING RANKINGS | |||
| ESPN RANK | 271 | SCOUT RANK | 45 WR |
| RIVALS RANK | 94 | 24/7 RANK | 240 |
| COMPOSITE | 226 | STAR RATING | 4 STAR |
| Jones is down to the three schools of Alabama, Tennessee and Ole Miss. He has taken official visits to all three, but it looks like it will come down between Ole Miss and Alabama. Mykel Jones could very well choose Alabama as he went to the same college as Daylon Charlot (Freshman WR for Alabama). However, I think Ole Miss has the slight edge.
Commitment: A major upset for Oklahoma as it was considered an Alabama and Ole Miss battle. Decision Time- 9:00 AM PREDICTION: OLE MISS COMMITTED: OKLAHOMA |
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26.
| POSITION | HOMETOWN | HEIGHT | WEIGHT |
|---|---|---|---|
| OT | West Point, MS | 6′ 7″ | 295 |
| RECRUITING RANKINGS | |||
| ESPN RANK | 140 | SCOUT RANK | 215 |
| RIVALS RANK | 27 OT | 24/7 RANK | 192 |
| COMPOSITE | 212 | STAR RATING | 4 STAR |
| Alabama is trending for Lashley and they may end up stealing the Mississippi product. However, it will be tough to pull him away from Mississippi State. I think when it is all said and done he ends up a Bulldog.
Commitment: Alabama gains a much needed offensive tackle for depth. Lashley has a high ceiling and has the ability to be developed into the next starting tackle. Another big win for Alabama, getting another recruit from the state of Mississippi. PREDICTION: MISSISSIPPI ST. COMMITTED: ALABAMA (2/02) |
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27.
| POSITION | HOMETOWN | HEIGHT | WEIGHT |
|---|---|---|---|
| TE | Tampa, FL | 6′ 6″ | 225 |
| RECRUITING RANKINGS | |||
| ESPN RANK | 256 | SCOUT RANK | 203 |
| RIVALS RANK | 30 TE | 24/7 RANK | 13 TE |
| COMPOSITE | 252 | STAR RATING | 4 STAR |
| Alabama already has two tight end commits in this class so it is unclear if they have enough scholarships to bring in another tight end. However, they would make room for Mathis. His final list includes Michigan, Alabama, Florida and Ole Miss. He will probably stay in Florida, with Ole Miss challenging for the commitment.
COMMITMENT: Ole Miss got a huge addition with Mathis as they beat out Florida for the great tight end. Prediction: FLORIDA COMMITTED: |
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28.
| POSITION | HOMETOWN | HEIGHT | WEIGHT |
|---|---|---|---|
| WR | Miami, FL | 5′ 11″ | 163 |
| RECRUITING RANKINGS | |||
| ESPN RANK | 214 | SCOUT RANK | 63 WR |
| RIVALS RANK | 65 WR | 24/7 RANK | 67 WR |
| COMPOSITE | 279 | STAR RATING | 3 STAR |
| Alabama is on the list for Keyshawn Young, but is not considered one of the favorites. The favorites include Michigan, USC, and Louisville. Look for Michigan to land the Miami product.
COMMITMENT: Keyshawn Young aka “Pie” announced that he will be attending USC. USC made a great push to beat out Michigan for this wide receiver. Decision Time- 1:00 PM PREDICTION: MICHIGAN COMMITTED: USC |
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29.
| POSITION | HOMETOWN | HEIGHT | WEIGHT |
|---|---|---|---|
| TE | Plantation, FL | 6′ 5″ | 215 |
| RECRUITING RANKINGS | |||
| ESPN RANK | 256 | SCOUT RANK | 29 TE |
| RIVALS RANK | 9 TE | 24/7 RANK | 15 TE |
| COMPOSITE | 289 | STAR RATING | 3 STAR |
| Michigan had a major need for tight end which was satisfied by the commitment of Nick Eubanks. Nick Eubanks committed to Michigan over Alabama and Florida on 1/28/16.
PREDICTION: FLORIDA COMMITTED: MICHIGAN (1/28) |
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30.
| POSITION | HOMETOWN | HEIGHT | WEIGHT |
|---|---|---|---|
| DT | Ukiah, CA | 6′ 5″ | 285 |
| RECRUITING RANKINGS | |||
| ESPN RANK | N/A | SCOUT RANK | N/A |
| RIVALS RANK | N/A | 24/7 RANK | 56 |
| COMPOSITE | N/A | STAR RATING | 3 STAR |
| Jamar King is a JUCO transfer who was a late find in the recruitment world. Don’t let the 3 star rating fool you, he is a very talented defensive lineman. It will be a close competition between Alabama and Ohio State down the stretch. Look for Alabama to pull this one out.
COMMITMENT: Alabama was looked as the leader. Alabama held off Ohio State for this JUCO sleeper. PREDICTION: ALABAMA COMMITTED: ALABAMA |
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ALABAMA COMMITS (By Ranking)
1.
| Position | Hometown | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| ILB | Gordo, AL | 6’4″ | 235 |
| Recruiting Rankings | |||
| ESPN Rank | 24 | Scout Rank | 11 |
| Rivals Rank | 5 | 24/7 Rank | 10 |
| Composite | 13 | Star Rating | 5 Star |
| COMING SOON | |||
2.
| Position | Hometown | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| OT | Windsor, CT | 6′ 5″ | 305 |
| Recruiting Rankings | |||
| ESPN Rank | 1 | Scout Rank | 3 |
| Rivals Rank | 5 Star | 24/7 Rank | 2 |
| Composite | 2 | Star Rating | 5 Star |
| Charles Baldwin is considered one of the top Junior College recruits in the nation and is an early enrollee. He has excellent raw physical tools to be a top college football offensive lineman. Getting in to Tuscaloosa early, Baldwin has a chance to step in right away and take over the right tackle job. This is one of the biggest gets of Alabama’s class. | |||
3.
| Position | Hometown | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| OLB | Montgomery, AL | 6′ 2″ | 230 |
| Recruiting Rankings | |||
| ESPN Rank | 34 | Scout Rank | 46 |
| Rivals Rank | 26 | 24/7 Rank | 15 |
| Composite | 30 | Star Rating | 5 Star |
| COMING SOON | |||
4.
| Position | Hometown | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| OT | Folsom, CA | 6′ 5″ | 280 |
| Recruiting Rankings | |||
| ESPN Rank | 25 | Scout Rank | 58 |
| Rivals Rank | 24 | 24/7 Rank | 17 |
| Composite | 31 | Star Rating | 5 Star |
| Jonah Williams is also a highly rated early enrollee that will have the benefit of spring football. He has very good athleticism and size for a tackle. Williams will have to continue to develop technically, but plays with a solid base in pass and run protection. He will try to compete for a starting role, however I think he will most likely be groomed for a tackle position when Cam Robinson leaves. | |||
5.
| Position | Hometown | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| RB | Morganton, NC | 5′ 11″ | 220 |
| Recruiting Rankings | |||
| ESPN Rank | 33 | Scout Rank | 40 |
| Rivals Rank | 33 | 24/7 Rank | 35 |
| Composite | 35 | Star Rating | 4 Star |
| Ranked by many as the top running back in the nation, Bama adds quality depth for next season with B.J. Emmons. Emmons has the ability to contribute right away with his college ready size. He will still have to improve as a receiving back, but has the speed and strength to run between the tackles. Next year the Tide should roll with the three young running backs of Scarbrough, Harris and Emmons. | |||
6.
| Position | Hometown | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| DT | Killeen, TX | 6′ 5″ | 361 |
| Recruiting Rankings | |||
| ESPN Rank | 133 | Scout Rank | 14 |
| Rivals Rank | 23 DT | 24/7 Rank | 93 |
| Composite | 80 | Star Rating | 4 Star |
| Kendall “The Hulk” Jones is a massive human being that could develop into a great defensive tackle. Even though he is big, he has surprisingly good movement skills. He has a really good power rush and he is stout in the run game as well. Look for him to be a clog in the middle for future Alabama defenses. | |||
7.
| Position | Hometown | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| CB | Kentwood, LA | 5′ 10″ | 181 |
| Recruiting Rankings | |||
| ESPN Rank | 40 | Scout Rank | 98 |
| Rivals Rank | 114 | 24/7 Rank | 71 |
| Composite | 81 | Star Rating | 4 Star |
| COMING SOON
COMMITTED: ALABAMA |
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8.
| Position | Hometown | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| CB | Madison, MS | 5′ 11″ | 174 |
| Recruiting Rankings | |||
| ESPN Rank | 36 | Scout Rank | 196 |
| Rivals Rank | 51 | 24/7 Rank | 62 |
| Composite | 86 | Star Rating | 4 Star |
| Nigel Knott is Alabama’s first cornerback commit and a great addition. Knott has great speed and ball hawk ability to contribute to the Tide. He does only have a slight build on him now where he will have to put on weight before seeing the field. Knott could have a specialized role next year and down the road he should develop into a starting cornerback.
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9.
| Position | Hometown | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| DE | Washington, D.C. | 6′ 6″ | 250 |
| Recruiting Rankings | |||
| ESPN Rank | 47 | Scout Rank | 267 |
| Rivals Rank | 20 | 24/7 Rank | 64 |
| Composite | 100 | Star Rating | 4 Star |
| COMING SOON | |||
10.
| Position | Hometown | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| DT | Killeen, TX | 6′ 7″ | 318 |
| Recruiting Rankings | |||
| ESPN Rank | 150 | Scout Rank | 110 |
| Rivals Rank | 88 | 24/7 Rank | 83 |
| Composite | 108 | Star Rating | 4 Star |
| After a few weeks of wavering on his commitment to Alabama and mulling a flip to Mississippi State, Davis announced he is sticking with the Crimson Tide. Davis has phenomenal size and strength as he gives Alabama depth along the defensive line. He will need to develop better as a pass rusher, but is stout against the run as he uses his strength to anchor. Davis has a chance to play early, but my the end of his career he should be a regular along the defensive line. | |||
11.
| Position | Hometown | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| WR | Rockville, MD | 6′ 2″ | 182 |
| Recruiting Rankings | |||
| ESPN Rank | 125 | Scout Rank | 115 |
| Rivals Rank | 135 | 24/7 Rank | 113 |
| Composite | 122 | Star Rating | 4 Star |
| Trevon Diggs is a top rated wide receiver that will help the Tide’s depth. He is the brother of Stefon Diggs who is a wide receiver for the Minnesota Vikings. Diggs is also versatile enough to play corner or safety. He has excellent length and speed to be a special defensive back as well. Diggs should develop into a nice wide receiving threat down the road or a very good defensive back. | |||
12.
| POSITION | HOMETOWN | HEIGHT | WEIGHT |
|---|---|---|---|
| CB | Sachse, TX | 6′ 1″ | 190 |
| RECRUITING RANKINGS | |||
| ESPN RANK | 218 | SCOUT RANK | 56 |
| RIVALS RANK | 120 | 24/7 RANK | 147 |
| COMPOSITE | 135 | STAR RATING | 4 STAR |
| COMING SOON
COMMITED: ALABAMA |
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13.
| Position | Hometown | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| OG | Decatur, AL | 6′ 3″ | 340 |
| Recruiting Rankings | |||
| ESPN Rank | 126 | Scout Rank | 102 |
| Rivals Rank | 28 OG | 24/7 Rank | 176 |
| Composite | 135 | Star Rating | 4 Star |
| Deonte Brown is a massive Offensive Guard that carries his weight well. He could develop into a nice interior offensive lineman for the Tide down the line after Alphonse Taylor graduates. | |||
14.
| Position | Hometown | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| QB | Channelview, TX | 6′ 2″ | 208 |
| Recruiting Rankings | |||
| ESPN Rank | 13 QB | Scout Rank | 154 |
| Rivals Rank | 231 | 24/7 Rank | 177 |
| Composite | 187 | Star Rating | 4 Star |
| Hurts is a talented dual-threat quarterback for this class who could develop into a starter late in his career. He has a bit of development to do coming from a simple high school offense. However, he shows good arm stength and build to eventually become a good quarterback. Hurts is also an early enrollee. | |||
15.
| Position | Hometown | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| OG | Arlington, TX | 6′ 3″ | 312 |
| Recruiting Rankings | |||
| ESPN Rank | 76 | Scout Rank | 170 |
| Rivals Rank | 25 OG | 24/7 Rank | 178 |
| Composite | 141 | Star Rating | 4 Star |
| Chris Owens is another nationally ranked offensive guard that is very mobile. He has a great combination of power and athletic ability where he will be able to compete for playing time down the road. | |||
16.
| Position | Hometown | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| DE | Birmingham, AL | 6′ 4″ | 260 |
| Recruiting Rankings | |||
| ESPN Rank | 236 | Scout Rank | 198 |
| Rivals Rank | 106 | 24/7 Rank | 159 |
| Composite | 175 | Star Rating | 4 Star |
| Quinnen Williams fits the Alabama system perfectly as a tweener between being a defensive end and defensive tackle. He’s not much of a pass rusher, but he wins with strength. Look for him to be a defensive end in Alabama’s 3-4 defense. | |||
17.
| POSITION | HOMETOWN | HEIGHT | WEIGHT |
|---|---|---|---|
| OT | West Point, MS | 6′ 7″ | 295 |
| RECRUITING RANKINGS | |||
| ESPN RANK | 140 | SCOUT RANK | 215 |
| RIVALS RANK | 27 OT | 24/7 RANK | 192 |
| COMPOSITE | 212 | STAR RATING | 4 STAR |
| Alabama gains a much needed offensive tackle for depth. Lashley has a high ceiling and has the ability to be developed into the next starting tackle. He has a big body that will continue to develop and raw pass protection ability. It was a huge win for Alabama, getting another recruit from the state of Mississippi.
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18.
| Position | Hometown | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| CB | Deerfield Beach, FL | 6′ 1″ | 175 |
| Recruiting Rankings | |||
| ESPN Rank | 294 | Scout Rank | 51 CB |
| Rivals Rank | N/A | 24/7 Rank | 41 CB |
| Composite | 37 CB | Star Rating | 3 Star |
| Aaron Robinson is a long cornerback who will need to gain weight in the weight room. He can play both wide receiver and cornerback as he is a very good athlete at this stage. It will be a few years down the road before he sees the football field, but look for him to add solid depth at both positions. | |||
19.
| Position | Hometown | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TE | Cartersville, GA | 6′ 6″ | 210 |
| Recruiting Rankings | |||
| ESPN Rank | 27 TE | Scout Rank | 11 TE |
| Rivals Rank | 21 TE | 24/7 Rank | 17 TE |
| Composite | 19 TE | Star Rating | 3 Star |
| Forristall will have to fill out more before he will be able to make an impact. He is a very tall, skinny tight end that demonstrates great ball skills. Forristall also demostrates above average speed. With his height, he should be able to put on solid weight with the program. He will get an early start as he is an early enrollee. | |||
20.
| Position | Hometown | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TE | New Orleans, LA | 6′ 4″ | 230 |
| Recruiting Rankings | |||
| ESPN Rank | 15 TE | Scout Rank | 42 TE |
| Rivals Rank | 15 TE | 24/7 Rank | 23 TE |
| Composite | 24 TE | Star Rating | 3 Star |
| COMING SOON! | |||
21.
| Position | Hometown | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| WR | Pinson, AL | 6′ 2″ | 189 |
| Recruiting Rankings | |||
| ESPN Rank | 108 WR | Scout Rank | 108 WR |
| Rivals Rank | 57 WR | 24/7 Rank | 80 WR |
| Composite | 88 WR | Star Rating | 3 Star |
| Simmons is a taller wide receiver that has just average speed. He does have great hands and is a very good route runner. Simmons will have an opportunity to build up strength early as he is an early enrollee. | |||
22.
| Position | Hometown | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| S | Dadeville, AL | 6′ 1″ | 215 |
| Recruiting Rankings | |||
| ESPN Rank | 43 S | Scout Rank | 48 S |
| Rivals Rank | 40 S | 24/7 Rank | 38 ATH |
| Composite | 44 S | Star Rating | 3 Star |
| Shawn Jennings is an early enrollee that has good size and decent speed. Jennings is a very good tackler, but will have to continue to develop before he sees the field. He has the versatility to play both free and strong safety. | |||
23.
| Position | Hometown | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| RB | Tulsa, OK | 5′ 10″ | 200 |
| Recruiting Rankings | |||
| ESPN Rank | 36 RB | Scout Rank | 32 RB |
| Rivals Rank | N/A | 24/7 Rank | 11 RB |
| Composite | 26 RB | Star Rating | 3 Star |
| Ignore the 3 star rating, Jacobs is a very good running back that can help with the depth. He was a late bloomer in recruiting and could end up being a great steal for Alabama. Jacobs runs with a great base and makes very quick cuts. He could be the only running back based on if B.J. Emmons can become eligible. | |||
24.
| POSITION | HOMETOWN | HEIGHT | WEIGHT |
|---|---|---|---|
| DT | Ukiah, CA | 6′ 5″ | 285 |
| RECRUITING RANKINGS | |||
| ESPN RANK | N/A | SCOUT RANK | N/A |
| RIVALS RANK | N/A | 24/7 RANK | 56 |
| COMPOSITE | N/A | STAR RATING | 3 STAR |
| Jamar King is a JUCO transfer who was a late find in the recruitment world. Don’t let the 3 star rating fool you, he is a very talented defensive lineman with great size and power. King adds depth right away.
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With less than two weeks until National Signing Day, football recruiting is in high gear as recruits are taking their final official visits. The 2016 class is a lot different than the 2015 class and it should make for an interesting day on February 3rd. The 2015 class had 23 commitments going into national signing day with only one additional commitment on national signing day. On the other hand the 2016 group currently only has 17 commits with two weeks left. Alabama’s 2016 recruiting class has a solid foundation with their 16 current commits, but Nick Saban and company still has a lot of work to do in order to finish among the top 5 classes.
Here’s a look at the top uncommitted prospects considering Alabama by position including ESPN, Scout and Rivals rankings and the 24/7 crystal ball percentage of picking the Crimson Tide. The composite ranking is the combination of the three sites rankings (JUCO*):
| Name | Hometown | ESPN | Rivals | Scout | Composite | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mecole Hardman | Elberton, GA | 48 | 11 | 16 | 25 | 13% |
| Demetris Robertson | Savannah, GA | 62 | 8 | 23 | 31 | 17% |
| A.J. Brown | Starkville, MS | 66 | 53 | 45 | 55 | 18% |
| Keith Gavin | Crawfordville, FL | 79 | 143 | 171 | 131 | 59% |
| Ahmmon Richards | West Palm Beach, FL | 212 | 62 WR | 12 ATH | 4 Star | 50% |
| Name | Hometown | ESPN | Rivals | Scout | Composite | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keyshawn Young | Miami, FL | 214 | 65 WR | 62 WR | 3 Star | 12% |
| Mykel Jones | Patterson, LA | 271 | 94 | 45 WR | 4 Star | 42% |
The Crimson Tide currently sit with three wide receiver commitments in their current class. Alabama still has quite a few wide receivers on its recruiting board though, and Mecole Hardman and Demetris Robertson can play defensive back also. Out of these wide receivers Mecole Hardman should come between Georgia and Alabama,
while Robertson will make the decision between Bama, Georgia, Notre Dame, and Stanford. Hardman was unable to take his official visit to Tuscaloosa because of weather.
A.J. Brown will be tough to pull away from Starkville and the Mississippi State Bulldogs. Alabama will also be trying to pull Florida products Keith Gavin, Ahmmon Richards, and Keyshawn Young. Alabama’s big competitors for Gavin is Florida State, Richards is Miami, and Keyshawn Young is Michigan and Florida State. The last of the wide receivers is Mykel Jones who will stay in SEC country either going to Alabama, Ole Miss or LSU.
| Name | Hometown | ESPN | Rivals | Scout | Composite | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Asiasi | Concord, CA | 44 | 46 | 67 | 52 | 20% |
| Jacob Mathis | Tampa, FL | 256 | 30 TE | 203 | 4 Star | |
| Nick Eubanks | Plantation, FL | 258 | 9 TE | 24 TE | 4 Star | 57% |
Tight end became less of a need when OJ Howard decided to come back for his senior season and Alabama already has two commitments in the 2016 class, but
more depth is needed. 
Asiasi and Mathis are looked at as longshots to commit to the Tide.
Nick Eubanks however is looked at as a Crimson Tide favorite, but keeping the lead against Florida will be tough. Eubanks visited Tuscaloosa the weekend of January 15th.
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| Name | Hometown | ESPN | Rivals | Scout | Composite | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landon Dickerson | Hudson, NC | 64 | 43 | 76 | 61 | |
| Tramonda Moore | Oklahoma City, OK | 87 | 200 | 144 | 144 | |
| Jauan Williams | Washington, D.C. | 110 | 146 | 28 OT | 4 Star | 29% |
| Scott Lashley | West Point, MS | 140 | 27 OT | 215 | 4 Star | |
| John Simpson | Fort Dorchester, SC | 232 | 19 OT | 183 | 4 Star |
The Crimson Tide have four commitments, including two highly ranked offensive guards and offensive tackles.
Alabama is considered a long shot for these offensive line recruits, but the best shot is with Jauan Williams. Williams decision will come down to the wire with Maryland, Florida State, and Alabama among others. Landon Dickerson is another possible Tide commit who had his official visit on the 22nd of January. His decision will come down to Alabama, Florida State, Florida, Auburn, and Georgia.
| Name | Hometown | ESPN | Rivals | Scout | Composite | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Kongbo* | Surrey, B.C, Canada | 4 | 5 Star | 5 | 4 | 46% |
| Jeffery Simmons | Macon, MS | 84 | 15 | 10 | 36 | 18% |
| Terrell Hall | Washington, D.C. | 47 | 20 | 267 | 111 | 68% |
| Kobe Jones | Starkville, MS | 178 | 48 DT | 199 | 4 Star |
Alabama has the best shot to finish strong along the defensive side, especially on the defensive line. The biggest get for Bama would have to be Jonathan Kongbo. The 5 star defensive end is also considering Ole Miss, Tennessee, Florida State and USC. Jeffery Simmons will be tough to pull away from the state of Mississippi with both Ole Miss and Mississippi State being the favorites.
Terrell Hall was a one time Ohio State commit, but now is looked at as a favorite for the Tide. Terrell Hall had an official visit on the 22nd. Terrell Hall’s decision will likely come down to the home state Maryland Terrapins or the Crimson Tide. Kobe Jones is another defensive tackle that could choose the Tide, but it will be tough to pull Kobe Jones out of Starkville.
| Name | Hometown | ESPN | Rivals | Scout | Composite | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derrick Brown | Sugar Hill, GA | 9 | 17 | 9 | 12 | 20% |
| Michail Carter | Jackson, GA | 55 | 89 | 178 | 107 | |
| Boss Tagaloa | Concord, CA | 95 | 144 | 87 | 109 | |
| Jamar King* | Ukiah, CA | NA | 3 Star | NA |
The defensive tackle position currently is at a bit of a question mark at the present moment. Kendell “The Hulk” Jones is a solid commit and will be a good player down the road. 
However,
Raekwon Davis is wavering on his commitment to the Tide as he is considering going to Mississippi State. As for the uncommitted defensive tackles Jamar King is a 3 star JUCO recruit who is likely to pick Alabama. As for the other defensive tackles, Derrick Brown and Michail Carter could still end up going to the University of Alabama. Brown and Carter however are both looked at as Georgia favorites.
| Name | Hometown | ESPN | Rivals | Scout | Composite | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mique Juarez | Torrance, CA | 30 | 9 | 8 | 16 | |
| Mack Wilson | Montgomery, AL | 34 | 26 | 46 | 46 | 74% |
| Jeffrey McCulloch | Aldine, TX | 26 | 169 | 43 | 79 |
At Outside Linebacker the Tide have 3 big nationally ranked targets with Juarez, Wilson and McCulloch.
Mack Wilson is one of the top players in Alabama and the player most likely to commit to Alabama. Bama will have to hold off Florida and Georgia for the highly coveted linebacker. Alabama came on late for Juarez and McCulloch, and they got Juarez to take an official visit the weekend of January 22nd. Both however are likely to stay at in their home states with UCLA and Texas being the favorite for Juarez and McCulloch.
| Name | Hometown | ESPN | Rivals | Scout | Composite | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Davis | Gordo, AL | 24 | 5 | 11 | 13 | 100% |
| Dontavious Jackson | Houston, TX | 123 | 168 | 65 | 119 | 8% |
The biggest target for Alabama this year is Ben Davis.
His dad is the all time leading tackler for the Crimson Tide and Alabama is looked at as the favorite. Notre Dame and Georgia will also be challenging for the talented linebacker. Dontavious Jackson is another talented linebacker who took an official visit during the weekend of January 22nd. They will have to compete against Texas, Oklahoma and Florida State for his commitment. UPDATE: (Jaquan Yulee committed to Marshall).
| Name | Hometown | ESPN | Rivals | Scout | Composite | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Jones | Long Beach, CA | 96 | 12 | 15 | 41 | |
| Shyheim Carter | Kentwood, LA | 40 | 114 | 98 | 84 | 58% |
| Nigel Warrior | Suwanee, GA | 157 | 92 | 20 | 90 | 35% |
| Nigel Knott | Madison, MS | 36 | 51 | 196 | 94 | 50% |
| Jared Mayden | Sachse, TX | 218 | 120 | 56 | 131 |
Defensive back is a major need as they close out this recruiting class. Alabama currently doesn’t have any cornerback recruits and only two safety recruits.
Shyheim Carter and Nigel Knott are the two cornerback recruits most likely to commit to Alabama. Carter used to be an Alabama commit, but the Tide remain the favorite to bring the Lousiana product to Tuscaloosa. Georgia, LSU and Ole Miss will try to stand in Alabama’s way for Carter. Nigel Knott’s recruitment will come down to Oregon and Alabama. Knott’s family want him to stay closer to home, but Knott is a big fan of Oregon. Jack Jones and Jared Mayden are two other cornerbacks that have Alabama on their list. Jack Jones is most likely to go to USC or UCLA, while Mayden will be choosing between Oklahoma and Alabama on National Signing Day. Finally, Nigel Warrior is a talented safety that is considering Alabama. It will be tough to pull him away from Tennessee where his dad played. Georgia is also a contender for Nigel Warrior.
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