📝 Alabama to host more than 40 recruits ranked four-stars or higher this weekend.

[Alabama17Tide]

Official visitors

Najee Harris, five-star running back from Antioch High School in California (Alabama commitment)
-mom will visit.

Alex Leatherwood, five-star offensive tackle from Washington High School in Pensacola, Florida (Alabama commitment)
-father will visit

Jedrick Wills, five-star offensive tackle from Lafayette High School in Lexington, Kentucky (Alabama commitment)
-mom and dad will visit

Elliot Baker, five-star offensive tackle from City College of San Francisco in California (Alabama commitment)
-mom will visit

Isaiah Wilson, five-star offensive tackle from Poly Prep in Brooklyn, New York
-mom, dad and brother will visit

Shaun Wade, five-star cornerback from Trinity Christian in Jacksonville, Florida (Ohio State commitment)
-mom will visit

Jacoby Stevens, Rivals100 safety from Oakland High School in Murfreesboro, Tennessee (LSU commitment)
-mom, dad and sister will visit

Aubrey Solomon, Rivals100 defensive tackle from Lee County High School in Leesburg, Georgia
-mom will visit

Tariq Castro-Fields, four-star safety from Riverdale Baptist High School in Upper Marlboro, Maryland
-mom and grandmother will visit


Commitments (unofficial)
Jerry Jeudy, five-star wide receiver from Deerfield Beach High School in Florida

Dylan Moses, Rivals100 linebacker from IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida

Brian Robinson, Rivals100 running back from Hillcrest High School in Tuscaloosa

Markail Benton, four-star linebacker from Central High School in Phenix City, Alabama

Kendall Randolph, four-star offensive tackle from Bob Jones High School in Madison, Alabama

Tyrell Shavers, four-star wide receiver from Lewisville High School in Texas

Chadarius Townsend, four-star athlete from Tanner High School in Alabama

Hunter Brannon, three-star offensive guard from Cullman High School in Alabama

Kyriq McDonald, three-star safety from James Clemens High School in Madison, Alabama

Thomas Fletcher, two-star long snapper from IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida

Malcolm Epps, 2018 Rivals100 tight end from Dekaney High School in Spring, Texas

Elite recruits (unofficial)
Tyler Shelvin, five-star defensive tackle from Notre Dame High School in Lafayette, Louisiana (LSU commitment)

DeVonta Smith, Rivals100 wide receiver from Amite High School in Louisiana

LaBryan Ray, Rivals100 defensive end from James Clemens High School in Madison, Alabama

Devon Hunter, Rivals100 safety from Indian River High School in Chesapeake, Virginia

Malik Herring, Rivasl100 defensive end from Mary Parsons High School in Forsyth, Georgia

Netori Johnson, Rivals100 offensive guard from Cedar Grove High School in Ellenwood, Georgia (Georgia commitment)

Chris Allen, four-star linebacker from Southern Lab High School in Baton Rouge

TD Moultry, four-star linebacker from Jackson-Olin High School in Birmingham, Alabama (Auburn commitment)

Henry Ruggs, four-star wide receiver from Lee High School in Montgomery, Alabama

Ryan Johnson, four-star defensive end from St. Paul's in Mobile, Alabama

Brad Stewart, four-star safety from McDonough 35 High School in New Orleans, Louisiana

Malcolm Askew, four-star athlete from McAdory High School in McCalla, Alabama (Auburn commitment)

Damon Williams, three-star running back from Gadsden City High School in Gadsden, Alabama

Monty Rice, three-star linebacker from James Clemens High School in Madison, Alabama

Zamir White, 2018 five-star running back from Scotland County High School in Lauringburg, North Carolina

Tyreke Johnson, 2018 five-star safety from Trinity Christian in Jacksonville, Florida

Justyn Ross, 2018 Rivals100 wide receiver from Central High School in Phenix City, Alabama

Lorenzo Lingard, 2018 Rivals100 running back from University High School in Orange City, Florida

Reuben Unije, 2018 Rivals100 offensive tackle from IMG Academy in Brandenton, Florida

Derrik Allen, 2018 Rivals100 safety from Lassiter High School in Marietta, Georgia

Xavier Williams, 2018 Rivals100 wide receiver from Madonna High School in Hollywood, Florida

Alfred Thomas, 2018 Rivals100 defensive end from Sidney Lanier High School in Montgomery, Alabama

Brendon Harris, 2018 Rivals100 safety from The Baylor School in Chattanooga, Tennessee

Seth Williams, 2018 four-star wide receiver from Paul W. Bryant High School in Cottondale, Alabama

Tank Jenkins, 2018 four-star offensive guard from Park Crossing High School in Montgomery, Alabama

Nick Petite-Frere, 2018 four-star defensive end from Berkeley Prep in Tampa, Florida (recruited as an OL)

Myles Mason, 2018 four-star athlete from Pleasant Grove High School in Alabama

Malik Heath, 2018 four-star wide receiver from Callaway High School in Jackson, Mississippi (Mississippi State commitment)

Jarrell Cherry, 2018 four-star defensive end from Carter High School in Dallas, Texas

Will Mallory, 2018 four-star wide receiver from Providence School in Jacksonville, Florida

Jayln Armour-Davis, 2018 four-star cornerback from St. Paul's in Mobile, Alabama

Christian Tutt, 2018 four-star cornerback from Thomson High School in Georgia

Allan Walters, 2018 three-star quarterback from The Peddie School in Highstown, New Jersey

Jacquez Jones, 2018 three-star linebacker from Hillcrest High School in Tuscaloosa

Owen Pappoe, 2019 linebacker from Grayson High School in Loganville, Georgia

Ishmael Sopsher, 2019 defensive tackle from Amite High School in Louisiana

Clay Webb, 2019 offensive guard from Oxford High School in Alabama

Maurice Hampton, 2019 athlete from Memphis University School in Memphis, Tennessee (LSU commitment)

Junior College visitors (unofficial)
Javon Kinlaw, three-star defensive tackle from Jones County in Ellisville, Mississippi
Johnathan Abram, cornerback from Jones County in Ellisville, Mississippi

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[sean]

holy sh......crap!

that's a lot of damn high-star recruits!

 

[rick4bama]

holy sh......crap!

that's a lot of damn high-star recruits!

You said a mouth full!!

 

[BamaFan334]

Should be a good show, so hopefully we can flip some guys and add a couple of commits. says a lot to me that we host an Ohio State commit at the Iron Bowl the same day his team is playing "The Game" for their playoff lives.

 

[rick4bama]

Is any of these guy Auburn recruit?

 

[planomateo]

 

[Tidestalker]

Hopefully got some commits! I knew a few studs were close before hand

 

[Alabama17Tide]

11/27/16
Chris Allen, four-star LB from Southern Lab HS in Baton Rouge, has just committed to Alabama.

"I've been thinking about this lot and I feel that Alabama is the best place that can develop me as a person and a player."- Allen told me moments ago.

Andrew Bone, Tidesports.com

 

[Alabama17Tide]

Let me take you all for a walk this morning. This is not an Insider Report! The Insider Report is coming though. Be patient. This is just an updated look at the numbers at each position, and the players still targeted. I am going to dive more into the Iron Bowl weekend, visitors, future outlook later on. So no need to ask how the weekend went with this or that player. It's coming.....

The overall numbers

QB (2)- Tua Tagovailoa, Mac Jones
More? Nope.

RB (2)- Najee Harris, Brian Robinson
More? Well, maybe. Harris has an official visit to Michigan in December. Will he flip? Most likely not. Cam Akers is still recruited by Alabama. He's really the only one UA will consider. So no on Anthony McFarland.

WR (3)- Jerry Jeudy, Tyrell Shavers, Chadarius Townsend
More? Of course. Bama wants two more receivers in this class. DeVonta Smith, Henry Ruggs and Nico Collins are Alabama's top three WR targets. Will press for others like Tarik Black, James Robinson if miss on the top three. Townsend is recruited more as an athlete. They'll figure out his position in time.

TE (2)- Major Tennison, Kedrick James
More? Nope

OL (5)- Alex Leatherwood, Jedrick Wills, Elliot Baker, Kendall Randolph, Hunter Brannon

More? Possibly. Alabama has been high on Trey Smith and Isaiah Wilson for a long time. Wilson was in Tuscaloosa for an official visit this past weekend. Smith will announce his decision in December. We'll see what happens. Alabama will not press for another lineman if they miss on Smith and Wilson.


DT (0)- Ummm?
More? All are wondering where the DL are in this class. Aubrey Solomon is at the top of Alabama's wish list. He was in Tuscaloosa for an official visit this past weekend. Isaiah Buggs will visit in December. Javon Kinlaw is a very real possibility. I think Phildarian Mathis ends up at LSU, but we'll see. Elijah Conliffe is still in play.

DE (1)- Akial Byers
More? LaBryan Ray and Malik Herring are heavily recruited by Alabama. Both were on campus this weekend. Ryan Johnson has been to Tuscaloosa several times this fall. Alabama will need to miss on Ray and Herring for Johnson to have a spot. These are really the only guys right now.

LB (4)- Dylan Moses, VanDarius Cowan, Chris Allen, Markail Benton

More? Baron Browning announces his commitment on Tuesday. Alabama was considered the favorite prior to his visit to Ohio State. Still looks good for Bama. This will put a bow on the LB class. I don't expect Jarez Parks in this class at this time.

DB (2): Kyriq McDonald, Jhavonte Dean

More? For certain! It seems Alabama wants to sign 2-3 more defensive backs. DeAngelo Gibbs and Daniel Wright (FSU commitment) are very highly regarded by UA. JaCoby Stevens likely won't flip from LSU. Alabama is recruiting Xavier McKinney and Devon Hunter. Shaun Wade was on campus this past weekend for an official visit. FSU commitment Stanford Samuels is also heavily recruited by Alabama. Just a wait and see deal right now. I don't think Dean sticks with his commitment to Alabama.

ST (2)- K Brandon Ruiz, LS Thomas Fletcher
More? Negative


So what in the world is Alabama going to do with these numbers?

You know a lot people look at grayshirting as who are the lowest ranked players in the class. Not so much this year. Alabama wants every player currently committed. The staff will not ask the guys ranked three-stars if they will grayshirt because of the lower ranking.

I believe the staff is currently struggling to decide what to do because of how many good players are wanting to join the class/have joined the class. They may try to feel out who wouldn't mind taking a grayshirt. I think they will begin asking sooner rather than later.

I always say don't worry about the numbers. No need to worry about them. The coaching staff will work it out and always do. Difficult? Absolutely. Happy with the end result? For certain.

Recruiting - BONE: Let's get the week started..... | TideSports.com

 

[Tidestalker]

11/27/16
Chris Allen, four-star LB from Southern Lab HS in Baton Rouge, has just committed to Alabama.

"I've been thinking about this lot and I feel that Alabama is the best place that can develop me as a person and a player."- Allen told me moments ago.

Andrew Bone, Tidesports.com

Sweet! Same H.S. as Tim Williams, right? Same position too... This kid is much more built at that age though.

 

[BamaFan334]

Let me take you all for a walk this morning. This is not an Insider Report! The Insider Report is coming though. Be patient. This is just an updated look at the numbers at each position, and the players still targeted. I am going to dive more into the Iron Bowl weekend, visitors, future outlook later on. So no need to ask how the weekend went with this or that player. It's coming.....

The overall numbers

QB (2)- Tua Tagovailoa, Mac Jones
More? Nope.

RB (2)- Najee Harris, Brian Robinson
More? Well, maybe. Harris has an official visit to Michigan in December. Will he flip? Most likely not. Cam Akers is still recruited by Alabama. He's really the only one UA will consider. So no on Anthony McFarland.

WR (3)- Jerry Jeudy, Tyrell Shavers, Chadarius Townsend
More? Of course. Bama wants two more receivers in this class. DeVonta Smith, Henry Ruggs and Nico Collins are Alabama's top three WR targets. Will press for others like Tarik Black, James Robinson if miss on the top three. Townsend is recruited more as an athlete. They'll figure out his position in time.

TE (2)- Major Tennison, Kedrick James
More? Nope

OL (5)- Alex Leatherwood, Jedrick Wills, Elliot Baker, Kendall Randolph, Hunter Brannon

More? Possibly. Alabama has been high on Trey Smith and Isaiah Wilson for a long time. Wilson was in Tuscaloosa for an official visit this past weekend. Smith will announce his decision in December. We'll see what happens. Alabama will not press for another lineman if they miss on Smith and Wilson.


DT (0)- Ummm?
More? All are wondering where the DL are in this class. Aubrey Solomon is at the top of Alabama's wish list. He was in Tuscaloosa for an official visit this past weekend. Isaiah Buggs will visit in December. Javon Kinlaw is a very real possibility. I think Phildarian Mathis ends up at LSU, but we'll see. Elijah Conliffe is still in play.

DE (1)- Akial Byers
More? LaBryan Ray and Malik Herring are heavily recruited by Alabama. Both were on campus this weekend. Ryan Johnson has been to Tuscaloosa several times this fall. Alabama will need to miss on Ray and Herring for Johnson to have a spot. These are really the only guys right now.

LB (4)- Dylan Moses, VanDarius Cowan, Chris Allen, Markail Benton

More? Baron Browning announces his commitment on Tuesday. Alabama was considered the favorite prior to his visit to Ohio State. Still looks good for Bama. This will put a bow on the LB class. I don't expect Jarez Parks in this class at this time.

DB (2): Kyriq McDonald, Jhavonte Dean

More? For certain! It seems Alabama wants to sign 2-3 more defensive backs. DeAngelo Gibbs and Daniel Wright (FSU commitment) are very highly regarded by UA. JaCoby Stevens likely won't flip from LSU. Alabama is recruiting Xavier McKinney and Devon Hunter. Shaun Wade was on campus this past weekend for an official visit. FSU commitment Stanford Samuels is also heavily recruited by Alabama. Just a wait and see deal right now. I don't think Dean sticks with his commitment to Alabama.

ST (2)- K Brandon Ruiz, LS Thomas Fletcher
More? Negative


So what in the world is Alabama going to do with these numbers?

You know a lot people look at grayshirting as who are the lowest ranked players in the class. Not so much this year. Alabama wants every player currently committed. The staff will not ask the guys ranked three-stars if they will grayshirt because of the lower ranking.

I believe the staff is currently struggling to decide what to do because of how many good players are wanting to join the class/have joined the class. They may try to feel out who wouldn't mind taking a grayshirt. I think they will begin asking sooner rather than later.

I always say don't worry about the numbers. No need to worry about them. The coaching staff will work it out and always do. Difficult? Absolutely. Happy with the end result? For certain.

Recruiting - BONE: Let's get the week started..... | TideSports.com

Thanks very much for posting all of these updates. I really enjoy getting the newest information. hoping for Baron tomorrow.

 

[ComeOnSon]

Good stuff. Thanks.

 

[TerryP]

Thanks very much for posting all of these updates. I really enjoy getting the newest information. hoping for Baron tomorrow.

Looks good for Browning tomorrow.

 

[planomateo]

 

[colbyjacks]

Is that good or bad for us? Didn't know how to take that because of Terry's statement right before it.

 

[Bamabww]

Bummer! That trip to Ohio messed with his mind a little bit.

 

[Alabama17Tide]

Baron Browning Per Rivals:

Baron Browning's high school coach told the Ohio State Rivals site he is not announcing a decision on Tuesday.

Alabama felt good about Browning this afternoon. Possibly wants to meet with Herman.

He is an EE. Tomorrow is his Dad's birthday and the announcement was timed to that day. He is saying he is now waiting until the Under Armour game on Jan 1 which he was not going to go to. But yes the change at Texas has made him blink and he still has some line in at OSU. So our classes start 1/13 and OSU classes start 1/9 FYI.

 

[Alabama17Tide]

Change of plans for Browning?
Marc Givler | Recruiting Analyst

Browning was initially expected to announce on Tuesday.
Rivals.com
All eyes have been on five-star Kennedale (Texas) linebacker Baron Browning in recent days as the nation's top prospect at his position was expected to announce his college decision on Tuesday, November 29th.

After making his official visit over the weekend to Ohio State, those plans have changed according to Kennedale head football coach Richard Barrett.

"No, he is not (announcing Tuesday)," Barrett informed BuckeyeGrove.com via text message.

Alabama has made a big push for the athletic linebacker in recent weeks and former contender Texas made a big splash hire over the weekend, poaching Tom Herman from Houston to become the Longhorns' next head coach.
BuckeyeGrove.com - Change of plans for Browning?

 

[BamaFan334]

Texas simply isn't attractive to me as they will still be years away from being a competitor. Harbaugh had success at Stanford and San Francisco, Carrol had success at USC and Seattle (save for probation), and Saban clearly showed progressions at LSU and is head of the best dynasty anyone has seen. Herman simply hasn't proven to me he can compete week in and week out with the type of talent he will see each week. Sure, pump up for a bowl game or one prime time matchup, but I can't see success any earlier than they expected from Strong. Sure, he will get his guys in there, but Texas is a mess with their boosters and behind the scenes puppet masters. My point is that Browning would waste his talents like Malik Jefferson and will essentially go unnoticed at Texas. Just my two cents, and I clearly support any decision he feels is bets for him and his family, but I see Alabama as the mecca for linebackers and athletes that wanna be coached by the best.

 

[EasyTider]

Cannot spin Browning delay as anything other than disappointing news for Bama. I think Urban probably cried during visit.