Per Andrew Bone, Tidesports.com:
The numbers
And.......just like that Alabama has 14 commitments in the 2016 class. The staff added two linebackers commitments this week in Cole and Jaquan Yulee, four-star from Indian River High School in Chesapeake, Va. It was noted earlier this week Alabama was strongly considering taking five linebackers in the 2016 class.
Ben Davis, five-star linebacker from Gordo High School in Ala., and Lyndell 'Mack' Wilson, five-star linebacker from Carver High School in Montgomery, Ala., have a spot in the class regardless of anyone else who commits. Alabama will continue to heavily recruit both prospects with hopes neither decides to leave the state. Auburn is not a contender for Davis or Wilson. There is no need to worry about the in-state rival. It's very possible Davis and Wilson announce a commitment to Alabama prior to the start of the season.
Erroll Thompson, three-star linebacker from Florence High School in Ala., remains a Crimson Tide target. Alabama has recruited him very hard in the last few months. His versatility to play multiple positions is also a major plus. Alabama will likely still accept his commitment if he decides for Tide within the next two weeks.
Tre Lamar, Rivals100 linebacker from Roswell High School in Ga., is one of the few out-of-state prospects who remains a major Alabama target. Lamar has Alabama on his short list, and is expected to return to Tuscaloosa in June.
There are a few other prospects recruited by the Crimson Tide including Dontavious Jackson, four-star linebacker from Elsik High School in Houston, Texas, and Elysee Mbem-Bosse, four-star linebacker from Cedar Grove High School in Ellenwood, Ga.
Alabama will likely land Davis an Wilson at some point during the recruiting cycle. They hope to add one more who they consider a special talent. Lamar and Thompson remain in that category.
http://alabama.forums.rivals.com/threads/10119/
The numbers
And.......just like that Alabama has 14 commitments in the 2016 class. The staff added two linebackers commitments this week in Cole and Jaquan Yulee, four-star from Indian River High School in Chesapeake, Va. It was noted earlier this week Alabama was strongly considering taking five linebackers in the 2016 class.
Ben Davis, five-star linebacker from Gordo High School in Ala., and Lyndell 'Mack' Wilson, five-star linebacker from Carver High School in Montgomery, Ala., have a spot in the class regardless of anyone else who commits. Alabama will continue to heavily recruit both prospects with hopes neither decides to leave the state. Auburn is not a contender for Davis or Wilson. There is no need to worry about the in-state rival. It's very possible Davis and Wilson announce a commitment to Alabama prior to the start of the season.
Erroll Thompson, three-star linebacker from Florence High School in Ala., remains a Crimson Tide target. Alabama has recruited him very hard in the last few months. His versatility to play multiple positions is also a major plus. Alabama will likely still accept his commitment if he decides for Tide within the next two weeks.
Tre Lamar, Rivals100 linebacker from Roswell High School in Ga., is one of the few out-of-state prospects who remains a major Alabama target. Lamar has Alabama on his short list, and is expected to return to Tuscaloosa in June.
There are a few other prospects recruited by the Crimson Tide including Dontavious Jackson, four-star linebacker from Elsik High School in Houston, Texas, and Elysee Mbem-Bosse, four-star linebacker from Cedar Grove High School in Ellenwood, Ga.
Alabama will likely land Davis an Wilson at some point during the recruiting cycle. They hope to add one more who they consider a special talent. Lamar and Thompson remain in that category.
http://alabama.forums.rivals.com/threads/10119/
