| RECRUIT ALABAMA'S 2020 Signing Class - Wednesday opens final signing days

[T&B]

Mind of Mike: Thoughts from Day 2 of UA All-America Game

quote:
WASHINGTON STRUGGLES A BIT

Five-star Darnell Washington, a likely Georgia signee, is an impressive specimen of a human being at 6-foot-7 and 255 pounds. He’s a huge target, but he was a little slow footed on Monday and that has been the knock against him. I’m not saying he’s not a rare five-star prospect, because he is, but he can really struggle at times with routes and turning.

 

[T&B]

quote:
Alabama signee Chris Braswell has been excellent as an outside pass rusher so far. I’ve been a bit disappointed in Washington signee Sav’ell Smalls however as he hasn’t shown the athleticism I expected.

 

[TerryP]

 

[kbama15]

Has Bama backed off Jayson Jones?

 

[rocknthefreeworld]

Has Bama backed of Jayson Jones?

Reports are yes. Word is he doesn't like the position Bama wants him to play and refuses to change so they have cooled on him.

 

[rick4bama]

Can't wait to see some of these players, playing at bama!!

 

[Tidestalker]

Will Anderson is something special.... No idea if he will be big enough to "set the edge" and do all the things our staff wants to see early on... But if he gets to rush the passer, watch out

 

[kbama15]

Reports are yes. Word is he doesn't like the position Bama wants him to play and refuses to change so they have cooled on him.

Thanks I know he said he hasn’t heard from them.

 

[TerryP]

Reports are yes. Word is he doesn't like the position Bama wants him to play and refuses to change so they have cooled on him.

Thanks I know he said he hasn’t heard from them.

If by position, you mean offer...? It's my understanding his current offer is as a blueshirt. That may change by February depending on how the class fills out (with very little room.) The fact he didn't sign in in the early signing period fits—he was a February signee: has been.

 

[T&B]

Top performers from Day 1 of 2020 All-American Bowl practices

quote:
EAST SQUAD

Alpha Dog: Bryan Bresee (1)

Whether it’s his personality or his play, Bresee fits the alpha prototype. He plays with pace and effort in every drill and when the lights come on for competition, he’s totally dominant. Bresee showed the versatility we expect to see at Clemson, beginning the day on the inside in 1on1s and then dominating on the edge. He can be a 3-technique, an end in a 3-down front or a true edge with the athleticism to win with speed. He also showed the ability to disrupt in team periods getting his club on a swing pass and disrupting the run game. His physical gifts, motor and mentality point to him being an instant impact guy at Clemson in 2020.

The Next 10

1. Will Anderson (78) - As good as Bresee was, Anderson had a strong case as the alpha of the East practice. He came to play with a business mentality, showing the best get-off at the event and some startling physicality. Anderson might remind Alabama fans of sackmaster Tim Williams.

2. Antonio Johnson (121) - One of the best-looking defensive backs on the hoof, Johnson also was one of the best — period. The Texas A&M signee had the only interception of the day on the East and also had an impressive end zone pass breakup. He was smooth in coverage all day long.

3. Josh Downs (210) - Simply put, the North Carolina signee was the most active wide receiver on the East. Stylistically he has some Jaylen Waddle similarities without quite that kind of speed but Downs was consistently finding open space and creating separation.

4. Myles Murphy (3) - Overshadowed at times by Bresee’s performance, Murphy, a fellow Clemson signee, is nearly as scary. The defensive end has outstanding edge speed but his ability to bend and flatten as a pass rusher is what really separates him.

5. Peter Skoronski (116) - There were a handful of offensive linemen that had good days. Luke Wypler was good in pass protection and Tate Ratledge was good in the run game, but we really liked Skoronski’s feet and versatility to impact in both areas. Skoronski signed with Northwestern.

6. Donell Harris (54) - There is always a really skinny, basketball-type athlete on the edge in every class that takes some projection but has a huge ceiling. Similar to Brian Burns, K’Lavon Chaisson and Arden Key before him, Harris looks like that guy in the 2020 cycle with undeniable length and twitch.

7. Keyshawn Greene (154) - No second-level defender made more plays for the East than the Nebraska linebacker signee who closed quickly on the screen games in the flats. With terrific speed and length, Greene is a space-eater who should make an early impact in Lincoln.

8. Cody Simon (123) - The first prospect to pop on the field was the Ohio State linebacker signee. Simon cruised through position drills at a different speed than his peers. The change-of-direction quickness is elite, and Simon also looks physically ready to help the Buckeyes immediately. In team portion he was quick to find daylight at the point of attack and burst into the backfield.

9. Fred Davis (26) - You don’t really get awe-struck by Davis’ athleticism but it’s clear that the Clemson signee is a technician at cornerback. He had a nice breakup near the goal line in red zone period and he showed good body control and instincts in coverage all afternoon.

10. Jamil Burroughs (341) - He’s not a physical specimen at first glance. The Alabama commit is a little bit squatty but he has huge hands and some of the longest arms in attendance. He showed some of the better consistency pushing the pocket and affecting the line of scrimmage from the interior on the East.

 

[T&B]

quote:
WEST SQUAD

Alpha Dog: Jaxon Smith-Njigba (33)

Smith-Njigba showed the full arsenal on Tuesday, supplying the practice’s highlight plays in addition to an impressive overall consistency to his play. The Ohio State wide receiver signee had the catch of the day out of the slot with a leaping grab over Darion Green-Warren on a pass from CJ Stroud. Smith-Njigba elevated and contorted his body in-air, showing strong hands and coordination. He also had the longest catch of the afternoon session, working up the seam for a long gain. Smith-Njigba moved at a different speed than the receivers on hand, and that’s not a slight to the rest of the group – the pace within his routes is rare at this stage. It’s no secret the Rockwall (Texas) standout had a monster senior season and if Tuesday is any indication, he may be the most polished and ready to play wideout in the 2020 cycle.

The Next 10

1. McKinnley Jackson (113) - Jackson was a problem all day for the West interior, getting a big push consistently and blowing up running plays in the backfield. He had a four-play stretch where he had two tackles for loss, another where he forced an inside run outside and another where he broke through a double team. The uncommitted Jackson is in a heavy SEC battle.

2. Antonio Doyle (99) - The Texas A&M signee had one of the most impressive plays of the day, coming off the edge on the right side to run down five-star running back Bijan Robinson in the backfield for a short loss on the left side. In the second practice, he had a pass breakup and another tackle for loss when he got to Sam Adams on a swing pass. Doyle was vocal throughout the day and took on an early leadership role on the West defense.

3. Bryce Young (6) - Though all three quarterbacks for the West had good days, Young stood out with his consistency and skill. The Alabama signee was crisp from start to finish. Young has a quick release, throws a tight and accurate ball and has outstanding footwork. He plays and processes at a high level and it showed when the team went live in 7-on7 and 11-on-11.

 

[T&B]

Top performers Day 1 of All-American Bowl practice (247Sports)

Top performers Day 3 of Under Armour Bowl practice (247Sports)

Under Armour All-America Team Pressure Skill 1-1 Video (247Sports)

Live Updates: Under Armour Future 50 check-in (247Sports)

 

[T&B]

Per BOL, OL Hunter Brannon out indefinitely and DB Nigel Knott to get medical redshirt. Knott cleared to continue playing fb.

 

[T&B]

quote:
Thaiu Jones Bell said today in an interview that multiple SEC schools tried to flip him at the end including UGA. The UGA recruiting pitch? To talk bad about Alabama. The results? That made him want to go to Alabama even more.

 

[T&B]

Clips from Army Bowl Practices:

LINK

LINK

LINK

 

[T&B]

247 named Will Anderson Alpha Dog for Day 2 of the Army Bowl practices:

LINK

quote:
ALPHA DOG: Will Anderson (78)

The business trip for Anderson continued on Wednesday. The Alabama signee was surgical in the way he was dominating and bullying offensive linemen. No one has the edge quickness Anderson has shown. No one has the ability to convert speed to power. It has been borderline uncomfortable watching offensive linemen try to crack the code of defending him in 1on1s. There is a cold, almost mechanical focus to his approach this week and it is producing eye-popping results.

 

[T&B]

Top performers: Day 2 of All-American Bowl practice (247Sports)

Alpha Dog: Will Anderson

Will Anderson dominating All-American Bowl week (BamaOnLine)

 

[T&B]

Ranking the QBs after two days of All-American Bowl practices (247Sports)

quote:
No. 1 Bryce Young -- Young has been nearly flawless through two days of practice. He was the top quarterback on the West on Tuesday and was locked in during the Wednesday joint practice. We didn’t see Young have an errant throw during the session. Most, if not all, of his incompletions were on target and the result of strong coverage. Young dropped the ball in a shoebox on multiple occasions. His ball placement to all levels of the field is the best in this cycle and it showed during the joint practice. At one point, Young made several consecutive incredible throws. He also showed off his quick processor in flying through progressions in 7-on-7 in the afternoon. The game moves in slow motion for the Alabama signee.

 

[T&B]

Scooby @jcarter2133 · 1h

Focus all 2020.. #RollTide

 

[T&B]