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I saw all three last year as well, and was among the first to write about Jackson. This week's Recruiting Corner segment takes a look at three defensive end/linebacker prospects targeted by the University of Alabama in the 2021 recruiting class. Crimson Tide assistants Charles Kelly — who extended an offer to Arnold last fall —and Sal Sunseri are two coaches that the 6-foot-2, 190 pound defensive back has strong relationships with. College Football Early Games Open Thread, Alabama will have a difficult time drawing a RB to Tuscaloosa with the current depth chart as it is. The Tide’s newly found foothold in the DMV (D.C., Maryland, Virginia) has somewhat faded with the departure of Mike Locksley. The 6-foot-5 passer’s completion percentage jumped to 72.4 from 64.6 as a sophomore while touchdowns increased by 14. Per Rivals, McClain is the 93rd wideout in this class. Other schools in the mix for Arnold's services include programs close to home like, Florida and Florida State. Although, he does have a top eight of those two schools plus Florida, Oklahoma, LSU, Nebraska, Georgia, and Tennessee. "It is consistent with them," Arnold said. In the middle of the 2021 cycle, Bama Central has spotted five Alabama targets who are underrated at the moment, and could see a boost when recruiting services update their rankings. -- Who's next? Five-star cornerback Ga’Quincy McKinstry of Pinson Valley is among the top targets. Welcome to University of Georgia Wire's European Union Experience. Join the team! 1 Total Commitments 21 2021 Alabama Football Commitment List Total Commitments 21 Team Recruiting Rank. "Me and Coach Saban talk almost every week," Arnold said. 247Sports has him as the 808th player in the country and 38th tight end. It is going to be tough to get him to visit from his Belleville, Michigan hometown until thing calm down. Georgia basketball coach Tom Crean has experience keeping star basketball players in-state and signing them to play for the Bulldogs. Rivals ranks the in-state product as a three-star and the 247Sports Composite rankings has him at No. The 6-foot-3, 225 pound prospect grew up a Tigers fan, but there is much optimism surrounding the Crimson Tide in the running for his services. Narrowly behind is the program that has led much of the 2021 cycle in Ohio State. He has a long list of suitors but is nowhere near a decision. The Tide also figures to be on the market for more help on the offensive line with three seniors set to start this fall in Alex Leatherwood, Deonte Brown and Landon Dickerson. After a slow start, Alabama has picked up momentum with six 2021 commitments including three in May. "My family has always encouraged me to make the best decision for me.". ... Alabama Football No. This site is not endorsed by, sponsored by, or affiliated with the University of Georgia. 61 overall prospect and No. The potential additions are even better. Nick Saban has managed to bring the Crimson tide all the way up to the top recruiting class in the nation, according to 247Sports. He stays in regular contact with assistant Freddie Roach and even Saban at times. He picked up an Alabama offer back in February and recently cut his list to 10 which included the Crimson Tide. -- Could state’s No. 16 weakside defensive end, is the most recent addition after a Dec. 27 commitment. First, let's take a look at four-star defensive end Jeremiah Williams. A must get for the Crimson Tide this cycle. 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King recently picked up an offer from Alabama, and today he included it in his top 10 along with Oregon, Texas, Penn State, Georgia, Oklahoma State, Arizona State, Washington, South Carolina, and Texas A&M. It’s … The offseason commitment to Alabama didn’t diminish Maye’s high school production as he went 210-for-290 as a junior with 3,512 yards and 50 touchdowns. "I wanted to get up there [Alabama] and see spring practice," Arnold said. According to Arnold, the two schools recruiting him the hardest at the moment are Alabama and LSU. Turner did just that in February, when he came to the Capstone for Junior Day, He stays in regular contact with assistant Freddie Roach and even Saban at times. We mentioned Barnes earlier today on the Recruiting Corner as someone who could commit to Alabama sooner rather than later. That’s good for the No. We talk every week, but I talk with Coach Sal the most.". He recently spoke with Sports Illustrated All-American about receiving an Alabama offer. The 6-foot-1, 210 pound prospect could work as a safety when its all said and done. It is still up in the air if he would be willing to leave his home state when he it comes time for him to make his decision. 1 2021 football prospect pick another sport? It was an odd move since nobody was really clamoring for such a thing. At 6-foot-5 and 195 pounds the potential is sky high. Three years ago, the NCAA threw a wrench in the previously well-oiled engine that was college football National Signing Day by introducing an Early Signing Period (ESP). All rights reserved (About Us). Arnold says an announcement could possibly come before his senior football season slated to begin in August. I’m happy to report that Friday Night Lights will see all three instate prospects mentioned here this fall. This Orlando product was able to get on campus in Tuscaloosa in March. As of Tuesday evening, Alabama had three verbal commitments for the 2021 signing class. The definitive source for all Alabama news. It wasn’t busy in terms of how many guys we signed, but we had a lot to do.”. The University of Alabama football program recruits itself around this time of year. Dallas Turner, who stands at six-foot-four, 235 pounds, does not have an exact decision timetable set at the moment, but the Crimson Tide appear to be in really good shape. Tim Keenan’s Twitter account (@timkeenan_3). He only caught 26 passes for 474 yards and five touchdowns last year but the move to IMG will help his exposure and stats. "But I am working with Coach Saban on when I can reschedule it.". The buzzer hadn’t yet sounded, but Nick Saban and Co., had already moved on to 2021. DeVonta Smith will be a senior this fall while rising junior Jaylen Waddle is a candidate for an early NFL draft exit. Ohio State has the early lead in both rankings with 10 players already pledged followed by Clemson’s nine and Florida’s 11. The Vols have landed four commitments already among the state’s top 2021 players. Could state’s No. With Thomas Fletcher entering his final year of college eligibility, Alabama will be auditioning replacements. Alabama football recruiting: Crimson Tide's 2021 class keeps rising with addition of four-star WR Christian Leary is the latest blue-chip wideout to go with the Crimson Tide On defense, Arnold racked up 103 total tackles, one sack, and one interception. 23 in the 247Sports composite. For the prospects of this last recruiting class, many recruits took their official visits during the summer which began to look like the new normal. 1 receiver Agiye Hall has Alabama among his top seven, multiple recruiting outlets reported, with an expected March commitment date on the books. Josh Jacobs, Robert Lester, Chance Warmack, Bradley Bozeman, and Irv Smith Jr. are just a few that come to mind. Granted, we are still a long way from signing day. Bama is super-stacked at running back, but here again is a position that should be filled every year with at least one. Alabama also has a commitment from Latrell McCutchin, the No. 1 power forward and the No. Deontae Lawson of Mobile Christian, the No.