If Bama signs another QB, I hope it's Devin Fuller. Guy can run like a deer and has a good arm on him. Might be a tough pull out of New Jersey.
*** QB Alec Morris Commits to Bama ***
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I found this post on another site and wanted to share. "The skinny on Alec Morris. Why he went under the radar and other info.
Allen High School is a 5A school in Texas that graduates classes of over 1200 kids, the talent pool is deep. He might have started as a sophomore, except the senior was a D1 commit to TCU so Alec played JV to get the reps. Allen High School also has a very balanced game, so Alec isn't the focus of our offense every play. We have a running back that that is a D1 commit, and his highlights are also impressive. Several of these highly rated quarterbacks are all the offense most teams have, which gives them lots of publicity.
Alec has also never been to a football camp until the summer before his junior year, whereas most kids start camping in 8th grade to build a following. He went to both Nike Football Training Camp/Elite 11 stops in Texas, at TCU in Fort Worth and Univ. of Houston. Both of these camps had the biggest names in the state and some out of state, and Alec took the top honor of MVP at both camps. The area invitation for Elite 11 finals in San Diego actually went to a kid that Alec bested at TCU. I was at both of these camps and I can honestly say that he looked like a college kid playing with high schoolers.
I also know people that were at the June workout Alec had with Alabama coaches, and they most definately tested all aspects of his ability. He threw privately for about 45 minutes with coaches Groh and McElwain, then coach Saban came out to watch. In that time they tested different drops and accuracy to different route points, with power and touch. After that was over they tested strength and stamina by having him throw for distance from his knees. Alec measured at 53.5 yards, which coaches said was a new camp record that had been standing for a couple of years at 51 yards. Alec has a very strong arm, but it's hard to tell from the video because his style is smooth and effortless. I can tell you that the Alabama coaches had difficulty handling some of his hard out routes. While here he measured 6'4", 230lbs and ran a 4.7-40 yard dash. Some other great tidbits are that Alec is a highly competitive natural athlete that just turned 17 about 2 weeks ago, so he is still developing. He is also an excellent student, of good character and no drama. Alec is an excellent addition to the Alabama family and I think everyone will see they gained when they thought they lost on QB's."
Allen High School is a 5A school in Texas that graduates classes of over 1200 kids, the talent pool is deep. He might have started as a sophomore, except the senior was a D1 commit to TCU so Alec played JV to get the reps. Allen High School also has a very balanced game, so Alec isn't the focus of our offense every play. We have a running back that that is a D1 commit, and his highlights are also impressive. Several of these highly rated quarterbacks are all the offense most teams have, which gives them lots of publicity.
Alec has also never been to a football camp until the summer before his junior year, whereas most kids start camping in 8th grade to build a following. He went to both Nike Football Training Camp/Elite 11 stops in Texas, at TCU in Fort Worth and Univ. of Houston. Both of these camps had the biggest names in the state and some out of state, and Alec took the top honor of MVP at both camps. The area invitation for Elite 11 finals in San Diego actually went to a kid that Alec bested at TCU. I was at both of these camps and I can honestly say that he looked like a college kid playing with high schoolers.
I also know people that were at the June workout Alec had with Alabama coaches, and they most definately tested all aspects of his ability. He threw privately for about 45 minutes with coaches Groh and McElwain, then coach Saban came out to watch. In that time they tested different drops and accuracy to different route points, with power and touch. After that was over they tested strength and stamina by having him throw for distance from his knees. Alec measured at 53.5 yards, which coaches said was a new camp record that had been standing for a couple of years at 51 yards. Alec has a very strong arm, but it's hard to tell from the video because his style is smooth and effortless. I can tell you that the Alabama coaches had difficulty handling some of his hard out routes. While here he measured 6'4", 230lbs and ran a 4.7-40 yard dash. Some other great tidbits are that Alec is a highly competitive natural athlete that just turned 17 about 2 weeks ago, so he is still developing. He is also an excellent student, of good character and no drama. Alec is an excellent addition to the Alabama family and I think everyone will see they gained when they thought they lost on QB's."
You guys with this "He reminds me of McElroy" stuff have lost your minds...
Yes both are from Texas and under-the-radar when we picked them up, but the similarities end there. This kid is a good two or three inches taller than McElroy was at the time, probably twenty pounds heavier, a better arm, and more playing experience.
Obviously he might not turn out to be half the player that McElroy did -- whose development his last three years on campus was really something to behold -- but physically you really cannot compare this kid to where McElroy was when he came out of the Metroplex.
Yes both are from Texas and under-the-radar when we picked them up, but the similarities end there. This kid is a good two or three inches taller than McElroy was at the time, probably twenty pounds heavier, a better arm, and more playing experience.
Obviously he might not turn out to be half the player that McElroy did -- whose development his last three years on campus was really something to behold -- but physically you really cannot compare this kid to where McElroy was when he came out of the Metroplex.
Cab he run the ball? I haven't seen anything that suggests he's anything other than a passer.
I wouldn't say he is a Tebow, but I think he's definitely got some mobility. More of a pocket passer, but I think he's definitely a threat to run.
I believe you're reading a bit too much into my comment. It has nothing to do with Ely or what I think of his abilities, it's more to the fact that unless either A.J. or Phillip transfers at some point we pretty much know who the top 2 QBs are going to be (barring injury of course). And with all due respect to Ely and Morris for that matter their chances of beating out either A.J. or Phillip are probably not all that good, at least IMHO.
I agree here. This kid is pretty impressive and I would not be surprised he could be pushing for time by year 2. He has great presence in the pocket with no panic about him. Also scans every WR down before making a pass. Also not afraid to run if needed and does it when he should. Very impressed with this kid.
To bad a few on here will not get to see him play since they jumped off the building when Winston and Gunner commited elsewhere and they were so concerned with our staff's ability to recruit a QB. 8)
Wow -- nice find. That's pretty encouraging (and a little surprising) about the arm strength test. Apparently he's got plenty of arm, but doesn't sacrifice accuracy for velocity on his throws.
Lol...I like your enthusiasm, but I don't get the impression that he will setting any qb rushing records.
Just watched about 5 different videos on this kid and all I can say is WOW.... I'll take this kid anyday of the week. I know highlite reels are just that and do not vocus on bad games or technique but his footwork seems to be really advanced and his arm strength is without doubt... Don't know alot about QB's other than I used to love to hit them as hard as possible but if CNS went out and took a QB in a class where we could of not got one and been okay then I am all in 
BTW when was the last time BAMA had a QB who looked like he actually had a little meat and bones on him??? I know A. Zow was a thicker guy but nothing like this kid 6'3" 235 is pretty righteous in my book
BTW when was the last time BAMA had a QB who looked like he actually had a little meat and bones on him??? I know A. Zow was a thicker guy but nothing like this kid 6'3" 235 is pretty righteous in my book
Actually, Phillip said yesterday that he came into Alabama weighing 240 and is closing in on 205.BTW when was the last time BAMA had a QB who looked like he actually had a little meat and bones on him??? I know A. Zow was a thicker guy but nothing like this kid 6'3" 235 is pretty righteous in my book
Are you saying that Phillip Sims is down to 205? I thought he looked lighter than when he got here. It looks like Eddie Lacy has dropped a few lbs too. Has anybody else noticed that?
Now there will be durability issues......WILL THE MADNESS NEVER END?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?
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