2016 DL Recruiting

I took this out of the Hall thread, so we can discuss the DL recruiting and keep the other thread about Hall.

First, returning DL after this season:

OJ Smith
Daron Payne
Joshua Frazier
Da'Shawn Hand
Dalvin Tomlinson
Johnny Dwight

I did not include Jonathan Allen since it seems likely he would be a high draft pick.

Second, returning OLBs next season:

Ryan Anderson
Adonis Thomas
Keith Holcombe
Mekhi Brown
Rashaan Evans
Tim Williams
Christian Miller

Now, here are some of Bama's top targets on the DL according to BOL:

Rashan Gray, DT
Dexter Lawrence, DT
Rashard Lawrence, DT
Jeffery Simmons, SDE
Terrell Hall, WDE
Lyndell "Mack" Wilson, OLB

We will lose a lot of talent but we do have some on the roster that are very good. DE/NG is a priority in this class. Here are the returning players next year

NG: Daron Payne, Josh Frazier
DE: Da'Shawn Hand, Dalvin Tomlinson, OJ Smith

Commits: Kendall Jones, Quinnen Williams, Raekwon Davis, Khalid Kareem

Targets: Dexter Lawrence, Rashan Gary, Rasard Lawrence, Jeffrey Simmons, - 3 of 4 are 5* and Simmons is a high 4* all top 50 players

We are in best shape for Simmons and Dexter Lawrence. I am sure our staff has let these guys know how much we are losing and they have a chance for immediate playing time. I have not heard of any JUCO's but would be great to find another Jarran Reed.

With that many leaving I would bet there will be at least one JC DL in the class. It is just October.

Isn't it likely Kirven returns to full-time DL next season?

Also, it wouldn't surprise me to see a DL grad transfer. We have seen it with QBs and WRs . . . It can happen with DL, too. Especially with playing time being available as it appears to be for 2016.

RTR91 said:

I took this out of the Hall thread, so we can discuss the DL recruiting and keep the other thread about Hall.

First, returning DL after this season:

OJ Smith
Daron Payne
Joshua Frazier
Da'Shawn Hand
Dalvin Tomlinson
Johnny Dwight

I did not include Jonathan Allen since it seems likely he would be a high draft pick.

Second, returning OLBs next season:

Ryand Anderson
Adonis Thomas
Keith Holcombe
Mekhi Brown
Rashaan Evans
Tim Williams
Christian Miller

Now, here are some of Bama's top targets on the DL according to BOL:

Rashan Gray, DT
Dexter Lawrence, DT
Rashard Lawrence, DT
Jeffery Simmons, SDE
Terrell Hall, WDE
Lyndell "Mack" Wilson, OLB

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Johnny Dwight was moved to TE during the spring time. Adonis Thomas is an inside linebacker.

Tiderollin32 said:

Johnny Dwight was moved to TE during the spring time. Adonis Thomas is an inside linebacker.

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Dwight is listed as DL/TE on the team roster. He most likely will stay at TE but appears to be an emergency DL, which is why I listed him.

Adonis was recruited at OLB but is more of an Alabama ILB like you said.

bamaslammer said:

Seems we are still a little short and might need some Jr College or Sr Transfer help. With an unprecidented coaching turnover going on we might have a few seniors consider a move.

I did not have OJ Smith as a DE but a nose guard. Is he a DE?

Is Anfernee Jennings a DE or LB?

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Jennings is an OLB.

bamaslammer said:

Seems we are still a little short and might need some Jr College or Sr Transfer help. With an unprecidented coaching turnover going on we might have a few seniors consider a move.

I did not have OJ Smith as a DE but a nose guard. Is he a DE?

Is Anfernee Jennings a DE or LB?

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There is coaching turnover every year including major programs. What is unprecedented about this upcoming season?

bamaslammer said:

Well we are half way through the season and South Carolina and USC are both open. Arkansas SHOULD be open though I hope it's not because clearly their coach is mentally retarded. By the seasons end who knows how many power 5 teams will be open.

By the way, lost one of our only two DE commits today so we are dropping even further. I by no means think it's time to panic but I do feel we are further behind right now than we have been recently.

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Don't worry Slammer. We will close furiously and will be in the top 3 if not #1. Davis, Wilson, Lawrence, Simmons, etc. will have us moving up with a bullet.

bamaslammer said:

Well we are half way through the season and South Carolina and USC are both open. Arkansas SHOULD be open though I hope it's not because clearly their coach is mentally retarded. By the seasons end who knows how many power 5 teams will be open.

By the way, lost one of our only two DE commits today so we are dropping even further. I by no means think it's time to panic but I do feel we are further behind right now than we have been recently.

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That was mutual. The coaches have players higher up on the board and the kid wasn't thrilled with his June commit.....so both sides decided it was best for him to look elsewhere.

bamaslammer said:

Well we are half way through the season and South Carolina and USC are both open. Arkansas SHOULD be open though I hope it's not because clearly their coach is mentally retarded. By the seasons end who knows how many power 5 teams will be open.

By the way, lost one of our only two DE commits today so we are dropping even further. I by no means think it's time to panic but I do feel we are further behind right now than we have been recently.

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Whether it be Andrew Bone or one of the 247 writers, it's apparent Alabama has plenty of options left on the board: Jeffrey Simmons, Marlon Davidson (Auburn commit), Janarius Robinson (Florida State commit), and Terrell Hall.

Also watch out for 3* DE Josh White. This season is his first on the defensive side of the ball. Prior to this year, he played QB. He's 6'5, 250.


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Gary is still very high on the board and the interest is mutual.

Gray or Gary?

From what I've been reading I look for Gary to end up at Michigan and I've read that even Christobal expects to see him at Michigan.

bamabryan said:

From what I've been reading I look for Gary to end up at Michigan and I've read that even Christobal expects to see him at Michigan.

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Michigan hired his HS coach and he has an ex-teammate their also so like you I see Gary going to Mich also.

They key to Gary is his mother on visits