Tua's emergence: This should be a good spike for remaining Recruits for 2018

I'll add in that Tua being showcased also allowed Jeudy, Ruggs III, and Smith to be spotlighted. Throw in NAJEE making some HUGE runs and that's FIVE True Freshmen that just all played PIVITAL roles in us winning a NC!!!

The way CNS allowed them to 'Show-Out' not only won us the game.....it just completely flipped the recruiting narrative for WR's and RB's.

We look 'Exciting' on offense again!!!

Every time people seem to think this Dynasty is about to end CNS pulls out some slick new tricks...... I LOVE IT!!!

I totally agree. Any recruit that was on the fence should be completely on our side after last night. RTR

im4uainva said:

With the showing, and exciting of play of Tua in the NCG, I'm expecting this will benefit Bama in the final days of this year's recruiting class. The offense really opened up after the insertion of this True Freshman. Time will tell as far as recruiting goes, but now I'm anxious for Spring to come and getting a good fix on what to expect next year. First, and foremost, I'll settle for the 24 Hour rule.

ROLL TIDE!

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And Leatherwood having to step in....and Moses in the regular season.

If I dreamed of catching touchdown passes in the NFL ... well ... just sayin'

I really do hope this gets the attention of any star offensive players who were maybe dismissing us because they couldn't see how playing in a Jalen-led offense would benefit them or show their skills.

The only thing is something like 75% of the top 100 players signed during the early signing period. There's not that many big fish out there. Defintely will be a recruiting bump going forward but not sure how much impact it'll have on the 2018 class. BTW, where does the 2017 class rank with Tua, Smitty, Ruggs, N Harris Jeudy, Leatherwood etc. It's got to be one of the best of the Saban era..

The fact that it was True Freshman to True Freshman to win the national championship game should mean a lot to any recruit watching.

There is a legitimate opportunity that any one of them could be in that position next year.

2 years ago it was Calvin Ridley in the big game.

In 2012 it was Amari Cooper.

CrimsonForce said:

The only thing is something like 75% of the top 100 players signed during the early signing period. There's not that many big fish out there. Defintely will be a recruiting bump going forward but not sure how much impact it'll have on the 2018 class. BTW, where does the 2017 class rank with Tua, Smitty, Ruggs, N Harris Jeudy, Leatherwood etc. It's got to be one of the best of the Saban era..

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Which is why this upcoming class isn't as huge a deal (it's not like we dove into the 20's BTW, we currently site at #5 I think) but with the class we just had and their youth it will help mask any bumps experienced this year.

Putting in Tagovailoa was strictly a recruiting move by Coach Saban. Re-recruiting Tagovailoa and recruiting any remaining wide receivers and running backs on the board.

Except ... most of our top receiving targets are still out there. Their heads had to snap back last night.

CrimsonForce said:

The only thing is something like 75% of the top 100 players signed during the early signing period. There's not that many big fish out there. Defintely will be a recruiting bump going forward but not sure how much impact it'll have on the 2018 class. BTW, where does the 2017 class rank with Tua, Smitty, Ruggs, N Harris Jeudy, Leatherwood etc. It's got to be one of the best of the Saban era..

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RedWave said:

I really do hope this gets the attention of any star offensive players who were maybe dismissing us because they couldn't see how playing in a Jalen-led offense would benefit them or show their skills.

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It should really help - despite what some were saying leading up to the game last night, the situation WAS having a very negative affect on recruiting in the area of offensive skill position players. Also, it should help keep our guys on the roster right now firmly entrenched going forward.

CrimsonForce said:

The only thing is something like 75% of the top 100 players signed during the early signing period. There's not that many big fish out there. Defintely will be a recruiting bump going forward but not sure how much impact it'll have on the 2018 class. BTW, where does the 2017 class rank with Tua, Smitty, Ruggs, N Harris Jeudy, Leatherwood etc. It's got to be one of the best of the Saban era..

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We don't need 75% -- we just need about 4-5 top players to say they are coming and our year is over the top. We will get them I believe...coach is making phone calls today!!

Intl.Aperture said:

Which is why this upcoming class isn't as huge a deal (it's not like we dove into the 20's BTW, we currently site at #5 I think) but with the class we just had and their youth it will help mask any bumps experienced this year.

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........ combined with the fact that CNS and staff are masters at identifying, attracting and developing 3 & 4 star players. We're in good shape.

RTR!!!

Not only for showcasing “we play freshmen”, but to get skill guys excited to come to Bama again. Jalen would never distribute the ball like Tua did, we give all of our receivers a chance to make a name for themselves.