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Battles intensify between Alabama and LSU
Andrew Bone | Editor
Alabama and LSU have targeted several of the same elite prospects in this recruiting cycle.
DeVonta Smith
Wide Receiver
4 STARS
Amite
Amite, LA
RR: 6
Ht: 6'1"
Wt: 160 lbs
Class: 2017
Commitment status:
UNDECIDED
Smith has been considered an Alabama lean for several months. He is one of the Crimson Tide's top overall targets. LSU has made a serious move since the beginning of the season.
Chris Allen
Outside linebacker
4 STARS
Southern Lab
Baton Rouge, LA
RR: 5.8
Ht: 6'4"
Wt: 233 lbs
Class: 2017
Commitment status:
UNDECIDED
Allen may not rank as high as others on the list, but it doesn't mean he is not a wanted recruit by Alabama and LSU. Allen has favored both schools since the start of his recruitment. It's a dead heat between the two at this time.
Phidarian Mathis
Defensive tackle
3 STARS
Neville
Monroe, LA
RR: 5.5
Ht: 6'4"
Wt: 280 lbs
Class: 2017
Commitment status:
UNDECIDED
Mathis is the only three-star on the list. He will have a chance to move up in the rankings when more see him in action at the Under Armour All-America game. He has visited Alabama and LSU this fall, and both programs are high on this target. He will return to Baton Rouge this weekend.
Isaiah Buggs
Strongside defensive end
5 STARS
Gulf Coast C.C.
Perkinston, MS
RR: 6.1
Ht: 6'5"
Wt: 280 lbs
Class: 2017
Commitment status:
UNDECIDED
Buggs was very high on Alabama early in his recruitment prior to the departure of defensive line coach, Bo Davis. LSU captured the momentum, but it changed again when Les Miles was fired. It's up in the air when Buggs will decide, and both schools remain high on his list.
Todd Harris
Safety
4 STARS
Plaquemine
Plaquemine, LA
RR: 5.9
Ht: 6'0"
Wt: 180 lbs
Class: 2017
Commitment status:
UNDECIDED
Alabama's interest has increased in Harris the last few months. The defending national champions are looking to add a safety in the class. LSU also remains in strong pursuit. It's a close battle.
Dylan Moses
Athlete
4 STARS
IMG Academy
Bradenton, FL
RR: 6
Ht: 6'2"
Wt: 225 lbs
Class: 2017
Commitment status:
VERBAL COMMIT
Alabama
Moses committed to LSU prior to the start of his freshman season. He decommited late last year, and now on the Alabama commitment list. Moses visited LSU a week after his commitment to Alabama. The Tigers won't give up on the hometown product. He is set to enroll in January.
JaCoby Stevens
Safety
4 STARS
Oakland
Murfreesboro, TN
RR: 6
Ht: 6'2"
Wt: 199 lbs
Class: 2017
Commitment status:
VERBAL COMMIT
Louisiana State
Stevens has committed to LSU twice since the start of his recruitment. He has a very close relationship with LSU defensive backs coach Corey Raymond. He will seriously consider other programs including Alabama if Raymond is not retained if a new coaching staff is hired.
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Andrew Bone | Editor
Alabama and LSU have targeted several of the same elite prospects in this recruiting cycle.
DeVonta Smith
Wide Receiver
4 STARS
Amite
Amite, LA
RR: 6
Ht: 6'1"
Wt: 160 lbs
Class: 2017
Commitment status:
UNDECIDED
Smith has been considered an Alabama lean for several months. He is one of the Crimson Tide's top overall targets. LSU has made a serious move since the beginning of the season.
Chris Allen
Outside linebacker
4 STARS
Southern Lab
Baton Rouge, LA
RR: 5.8
Ht: 6'4"
Wt: 233 lbs
Class: 2017
Commitment status:
UNDECIDED
Allen may not rank as high as others on the list, but it doesn't mean he is not a wanted recruit by Alabama and LSU. Allen has favored both schools since the start of his recruitment. It's a dead heat between the two at this time.
Phidarian Mathis
Defensive tackle
3 STARS
Neville
Monroe, LA
RR: 5.5
Ht: 6'4"
Wt: 280 lbs
Class: 2017
Commitment status:
UNDECIDED
Mathis is the only three-star on the list. He will have a chance to move up in the rankings when more see him in action at the Under Armour All-America game. He has visited Alabama and LSU this fall, and both programs are high on this target. He will return to Baton Rouge this weekend.
Isaiah Buggs
Strongside defensive end
5 STARS
Gulf Coast C.C.
Perkinston, MS
RR: 6.1
Ht: 6'5"
Wt: 280 lbs
Class: 2017
Commitment status:
UNDECIDED
Buggs was very high on Alabama early in his recruitment prior to the departure of defensive line coach, Bo Davis. LSU captured the momentum, but it changed again when Les Miles was fired. It's up in the air when Buggs will decide, and both schools remain high on his list.
Todd Harris
Safety
4 STARS
Plaquemine
Plaquemine, LA
RR: 5.9
Ht: 6'0"
Wt: 180 lbs
Class: 2017
Commitment status:
UNDECIDED
Alabama's interest has increased in Harris the last few months. The defending national champions are looking to add a safety in the class. LSU also remains in strong pursuit. It's a close battle.
Dylan Moses
Athlete
4 STARS
IMG Academy
Bradenton, FL
RR: 6
Ht: 6'2"
Wt: 225 lbs
Class: 2017
Commitment status:
VERBAL COMMIT
Alabama
Moses committed to LSU prior to the start of his freshman season. He decommited late last year, and now on the Alabama commitment list. Moses visited LSU a week after his commitment to Alabama. The Tigers won't give up on the hometown product. He is set to enroll in January.
JaCoby Stevens
Safety
4 STARS
Oakland
Murfreesboro, TN
RR: 6
Ht: 6'2"
Wt: 199 lbs
Class: 2017
Commitment status:
VERBAL COMMIT
Louisiana State
Stevens has committed to LSU twice since the start of his recruitment. He has a very close relationship with LSU defensive backs coach Corey Raymond. He will seriously consider other programs including Alabama if Raymond is not retained if a new coaching staff is hired.
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