Recruiting Q & A update:
Can you give us an updated list of EE's? Would really like to see the whole list if possible. Thanks and Roll Tide
BONE:
On campus now
Kyriq McDonald
Isaiah Buggs
Chadarius Townsend
Expected by next week
Jerry Jeudy
Dylan Moses
Tua Tagovailoa
Najee Harris
Major Tennison
Elliot Baker
Alex Leatherwood
Daniel Wright
Thomas Fletcher
Hopeful by February
Xavier McKinney
Brian Robnson
Any guess on how our defensive line class pans out?
BONE: I think it will pan out very good for the Crimson Tide. I think Bama will get Solomon and Ray. Maybe one more.
- Still looking like 2 more WR's, and would that still be case if one (Ruggs/Smith) went elsewhere?
- Assuming now we can actively recruit Wilson and Kinlaw? Is Kinlaw more a "wait and see" on Solomon?
- Do you see a last second surprise that Saban typically pulls (Aaron Robinson, D. Tomlinson) or do you think we finish up with the known names we have?
BONE: 1. No, Bama won't take two from what I hear if it's not Ruggs and Smith.
2. Bama loves Kinlaw. It's just a matter of overall numbers, and trying to move some things around (not including Akial Byers who I don't expect in this class). Alabama would love to try and fit both in if possible. Might be a situation where only get Ruggs, and then have room for more at another position. Some just don't understand the numbers right now, and that's why they are saying Bama has room four 3-4 more DL. There has to be some shuffling before Bama can even think about it.
I've asked time and time again in the last few weeks regarding the DL numbers because of the high confidence from some on numbers of spots remaining. I continue to be told Aubrey Solomon and LaBryan Ray are the only two with guaranteed spots. Jarez Parks has a spot, but considered more as a Jack. This isn't to say Kinlaw won't be in the class. He probably will have a spot. It's jut not a guaranteed spot right now as compared to Solomon and Ray. Trying to explain it as best as I can.
3. It's possible. Not sure who. Numbers weren't as tight last year. A door opens if one closes with another target. So we'll see if they miss on any guys.
What's your gut feeling on who we finish up with?
BONE: Well the players I think Bama has the best chance to close with include Aubrey Solomon, LaBryan Ray, Jarez Parks, Henry Ruggs. DeVonta Smith is certainly in the mix along with Javon Kinlaw and Phidarian Mathis.
Do you see Lray and Dylan Moses becoming 5 stars for the performances at the AU game and practices
BONE: Ray had a great week. I'm interested to see how high he moves up from his current position. The fact is others have to drop from players to rise. How many players ranked ahead of him are better? The analysts aren't just evaluating how well a player did in Orlando to determine if they should move up. They are also evaluating all the players in San Antonio.
They will then decide the 32 best players in the country and give them five-stars. He is deserving of five-stars, but others are as well. So it's a tough assignment for the Rivals staff to put the list together. I think there is a better chance for Dylan Moses because he is already about 20 spots higher than Ray, and I think he will move up based on how well he performed throughout the week and game. It may not be many spots, but just enough to give him five-stars.
Hope that all makes sense.
where do we stand with LRay? Also, does Tua play a factor in what Najee does?
BONE: Great shape for Ray. I've said Tennessee is a factor for a while. I'd also watch for Florida. However, I can't see him going anywhere other than Alabama. Najee is going to do his own thing. Tua spending time with him in San Antonio helps. Everyone is going to find out on Najee around the same time. There is really no inside info on this one. His coaching staff, and those close to him don't seem to know what he is going to do. He speaks to Alabama and Michigan on a daily basis. Both think he signs with them. Good news is he is around Tua this week in San Antonio.
Anything new with the wr we are in for?
BONE: They were great! Thanks! Nothing really earth shattering. Bama is still heavily recruiting Henry Ruggs, DeVonta Smith and Nico Collins. The attention is focused on Ruggs and Smith. Bama believes its in in good shape for both. I did ask about the possibility of getting back in on Jeff Thomas after his week in Orlando. I was told the only way if Bama misses on Ruggs which they don't expect to.
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