Alabama Camp: Players you need to know
Andrew Bone | Staff
Alabama is hosting several elite prospects this weekend for the OL/DL camp on Saturday. Alabama will also have top athletes on campus competing in 7-on-7, and also working out for the Crimson Tide coaches.
More than 50 top propects will participate in Alabama's camp. We take a look at the players Alabama fans need to know, the ones who can become very intriguing on the recruiting board and also look at elite underclassmen targets.
10 players to know
Eyabi Anoma
Weakside defensive end
4 STARS
St. Frances
Baltimore, MD
RR: 5.9
Ht: 6'5"
Wt: 225 lbs
Class: 2018
Commitment status:
UNDECIDED
Anoma is one of Alabama's top targets on the East Coast. The Crimson Tide is considered the current favorite for the elite pass rushing specialist.
Jordan Davis
Weakside defensive end
4 STARS
Southwind
Memphis, TN
RR: 5.9
Ht: 6'5"
Wt: 225 lbs
Class: 2018
Commitment status:
VERBAL COMMIT
Alabama

Davis committed to Alabama in the fall. He has taken several trips to Tuscaloosa. He attended Alabama's camp a few weeks ago and returns.
Jacob Copeland
Wide Receiver
4 STARS
Pine Forest
Pensacola, FL
RR: 5.9
Ht: 6'1"
Wt: 188 lbs
Class: 2018
Commitment status:
UNDECIDED
Copeland is considered one of Alabama's premier targets. The Tide gained a lot of momentum when Copeland attended the A-Day game.
James Graham
Athlete
4 STARS
Fitzgerald
Fitzgerald, GA
RR: 5.8
Ht: 6'1"
Wt: 180 lbs
Class: 2018
Commitment status:
UNDECIDED
Graham has a top 10 which includes Alabama. Alabama will get a close look at him this weekend, and he is scheduled to meet with Nick Saban during the trip.
Coynis Miller
Strongside defensive end
4 STARS
Jackson-Olin
Birmingham, AL
RR: 5.8
Ht: 6'3"
Wt: 295 lbs
Class: 2018
Commitment status:
UNDECIDED
Miller remains one of Alabama's key in-state targets. He attended Alabama's camp earlier this month.
Jerome Carvin
Offensive tackle
4 STARS
Cordova
Cordova, TN
RR: 5.8
Ht: 6'4"
Wt: 305 lbs
Class: 2018
Commitment status:
UNDECIDED
Carvin recently released his top 10 schools which included Alabama. He impressed Alabama during spring evaluations.
Matthew Hill
Athlete
4 STARS
Brookwood
Snellville, GA
RR: 5.8
Ht: 6'1"
Wt: 185 lbs
Class: 2018
Commitment status:
UNDECIDED
Auburn is considered by some as the team to beat for Hill. Alabama has a lot of interest with his ability to play on either side of the ball.
Andres Fox
Weakside defensive end
3 STARS
Mobile Christian
Mobile, AL
RR: 5.7
Ht: 6'4"
Wt: 241 lbs
Class: 2018
Commitment status:
UNDECIDED
Another key in-state target for the Crimson Tide is returning to Tuscaloosa for the first this summer.
Rafiti Ghirmai
Offensive tackle
3 STARS
Wakeland
Frisco, TX
RR: 5.7
Ht: 6'5"
Wt: 285 lbs
Class: 2018
Commitment status:
UNDECIDED
Ghirmai revealed his top six schools a few days ago which included Alabama. He is taking visits this week and visiting Alabama on Friday.
Teair Tart
Defensive tackle
4 STARS
East Mississippi C.C.
Scooba, MS
RR: 5.9
Ht: 6'4"
Wt: 295 lbs
Class: 2017
Commitment status:
UNDECIDED
Tart-Spencer is one of the top junior college defensive linemen in the country. Expect Alabama to put him through a mini-work-out on Saturday.
10 intriguing prospects
Devonta Jason
Wide Receiver
5 STARS
Landry-Walker
New Orleans, LA
RR: 6.1
Ht: 6'3"
Wt: 187 lbs
Class: 2018
Commitment status:
VERBAL COMMIT
Kansas

It's not often you see a five-star wide receiver from New Orleans committed to Kansas. The Jayhawks running backs coach, Tony Hull, is a former head coach at Warren Easton High School in New Orleans (for those wondering about the connection). Jason received an offer from Alabama this spring.
Trey Hill
Offensive guard
4 STARS
Houston County
Warner Robins, GA
RR: 5.9
Ht: 6'4"
Wt: 325 lbs
Class: 2018
Commitment status:
UNDECIDED
Hill is one of the most physically dominant players in the country. He was outstanding at the Rivals Five-Star Challenge. Alabama is on the outside looking in for Hill. Will that change this weekend?
Robert Cooper
Defensive tackle
4 STARS
South Gwinnett
Snellville, GA
RR: 5.9
Ht: 6'2"
Wt: 350 lbs
Class: 2018
Commitment status:
VERBAL COMMIT
Florida State

Cooper has been committed to the Seminoles for a year. He attended Alabama's Junior Day and was expected to return for A-Day. Cooper didn't make the trip. He continues to say his commitment to FSU is very solid. Alabama is still happy to get him back on campus.
Dare Rosenthal
Defensive tackle
4 STARS
Ferriday
Ferriday, LA
RR: 5.8
Ht: 6'7"
Wt: 314 lbs
Class: 2018
Commitment status:
UNDECIDED
Rosenthal committed to Alabama after his freshman year. He decommitted, however, when he was a sophomore. He was also once recruited as an offensive tackle. He is now recruited as a nose tackle. Alabama has a lot of interest. He might have a place in Alabama's class if he performs well this weekend.
Luke Ford
Tight end
4 STARS
Carterville
Carterville, IL
RR: 5.9
Ht: 6'7"
Wt: 247 lbs
Class: 2018
Commitment status:
UNDECIDED
Ford recently decommitted from Arkansas sparking interest from several schools throughout the country. He does not have an offer from Alabama. The Crimson Tide coaches plan to put him through a work-out on Saturday.
Nelson Jenkins
Defensive tackle
3 STARS
Plaquemine
Plaquemine, LA
RR: 5.6
Ht: 6'4"
Wt: 290 lbs
Class: 2018
Commitment status:
VERBAL COMMIT
Louisiana State

Alabama has signed some of the best players in Louisiana during the Saban era. Jenkins is committed to LSU, and possibly a little difficult to flip. Alabama is in need of defensive linemen. We will see if he earns an offer.
Malik Langham
Strongside defensive end
3 STARS
Lee
Huntsville, AL
RR: 5.6
Ht: 6'5"
Wt: 255 lbs
Class: 2018
Commitment status:
UNDECIDED
Alabama has a lot of interest in this in-state prospect who has collected several offers. Langham could easily earn an offer from the Crimson Tide this weekend.
James Foster
Dual-threat quarterback
3 STARS
Sidney Lanier
Montgomery, AL
RR: 5.7
Ht: 6'3"
Wt: 188 lbs
Class: 2018
Commitment status:
VERBAL COMMIT
Missouri

Alabama extended an offer to Foster during the spring. Most of Alabama's QB targets throughout the years have to attend camp and throw in front of the coaches before a commitment is accepted. Foster opted to commit to Mizzou in the spring. Alabama is still looking for its quarterback in the 2018 class.
Jakorey Hawkins
Cornerback
3 STARS
Lee
Montgomery, AL
RR: 5.6
Ht: 6'0"
Wt: 183 lbs
Class: 2018
Commitment status:
UNDECIDED
Will Alabama extend another in-state offer this weekend? Hawkins is former teammates with Alabama freshman, Henry Ruggs. He has several offers including one from Auburn.
Maurice Robinson
Pro-style quarterback
3 STARS
Murphy
Mobile, AL
RR: 5.7
Ht: 6'1"
Wt: 180 lbs
Class: 2018
Commitment status:
UNDECIDED
Alabama offered Robinson several months ago. Little has been said about the in-state athlete since then. He has been pretty quiet on the recruiting front. He will need to have a great showing in Tuscaloosa if he wants a spot in the class.
10 Underclassmen to know
King Mwikuta
Outside linebacker
4 STARS
Troup
LaGrange, GA
RR: 5.9
Ht: 6'4"
Wt: 220 lbs
Class: 2019
Commitment status:
UNDECIDED
The Peach State product attended Alabama's camp two weeks ago. He returns with the Crimson Tide in the lead.
Pierce Quick
Offensive tackle
4 STARS
Hewitt Trussville
Trussville, AL
RR: 5.9
Ht: 6'5"
Wt: 270 lbs
Class: 2019
Commitment status:
VERBAL COMMIT
Alabama

Quick has been a recruiting machine for Alabama since his early commitment.
Taulia Tagovailoa
Dual-threat quarterback
4 STARS
Kapolei
Kapolei, HI
RR: 5.9
Ht: 6'0"
Wt: 190 lbs
Class: 2019
Commitment status:
UNDECIDED
The younger brother of Alabama freshman quarterback (Tua Tagovailoa) transferred to Thompson High School in Alabaster, Alabama, this spring.
Doug Nester
Offensive tackle
4 STARS
Spring Valley
Huntington, WV
RR: 5.9
Ht: 6'4"
Wt: 280 lbs
Class: 2019
Commitment status:
UNDECIDED
Nester is considered the best player in West Virginia in 2019. Good chance he earns an offer on Saturday.
Joseph Anderson
Strongside defensive end
4 STARS
Siegel
Murfreesboro, TN
RR: 5.9
Ht: 6'4"
Wt: 235 lbs
Class: 2019
Commitment status:
UNDECIDED
One of the best defensive linemen in Tennessee. He has a wide range of offers. Is Alabama next?
Ani Izuchukwu
Weakside defensive end
4 STARS
Davidson Academy
Nashville, TN
RR: 5.8
Ht: 6'4"
Wt: 226 lbs
Class: 2019
Commitment status:
UNDECIDED
Very raw, athletic prospect from Nigeria. He has visited Alabama a few times. The Crimson Tide is considered the early favorite.
Nathan Pickering
Strongside defensive end
4 STARS
Seminary School
Seminary, MS
RR: 5.8
Ht: 6'4"
Wt: 276 lbs
Class: 2019
Commitment status:
UNDECIDED
A prospect from Mississippi who could explode if he lands an offer from Alabama this weekend. He has offers from Ole Miss, Mississippi State and Tennessee.
Stephen Herron
Strongside defensive end
4 STARS
Trinity
Louisville, KY
RR: 5.9
Ht: 6'4"
Wt: 225 lbs
Class: 2019
Commitment status:
UNDECIDED
Possibly the best player in Kentucky in 2019. Alabama has faired well in the state with the No. 1 players- Damien Harris (2015), Jedrick Wills (2017). Herron is visiting Alabama on Friday.
Amari Kight
Offensive tackle
Thompson
Maylene, AL
RR: N/A
Ht: 6'6"
Wt: 300 lbs
Class: 2019
Commitment status:
UNDECIDED
Mammoth in-state lineman. Alabama has a lot of interest and might extend an offer on Saturday.
DJ Dale
Defensive tackle
Clay
Clay, AL
RR: N/A
Ht: 6'3"
Wt: 265 lbs
Class: 2019
Commitment status:
UNDECIDED
In-state defensive lineman attracting a lot of early attention. Dale is one the Bama offer watch list.