Where do we stand? 2/5

I think we get Peterson and I know the rumors about him not qualifying but we've got about 10 guys trying to get 8 spots so if Saban thinks he won't qualify he wouldn't be trying to get him just my thoughts

If it were to be a position of most need, IMO it'd be DL

jambama1 said:

I’ve heard of a top 100 surprise but your list hits the nail on the head. Peterson is a juco kid. Hearing 10% chance of qualifying. Its just wasn’t higher on our board Smith is viewed higher than him

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Wasn't rated higher than thin air either?

jme said:

I think we get Peterson and I know the rumors about him not qualifying but we've got about 10 guys trying to get 8 spots so if Saban thinks he won't qualify he wouldn't be trying to get him just my thoughts

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Hmmmmmm

jme said:

I think we get Peterson and I know the rumors about him not qualifying but we've got about 10 guys trying to get 8 spots so if Saban thinks he won't qualify he wouldn't be trying to get him just my thoughts

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Could be the long game. We stay on him now when he comes out of JUCO he gives us a look. Don't want a kid with that talent to not give us a shot in a year or two down the road.

I am looking for a strong finish. Roll Tide.

Mystical said:

Could be the long game. We stay on him now when he comes out of JUCO he gives us a look. Don't want a kid with that talent to not give us a shot in a year or two down the road.

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Interesting approach. While perhaps not in the way of how the term is normally used when referring to new recruits, this would certainly make him a "project " IMO. He may well be worth the investment.

So what's the story on this Jalen Moody guy. I don't recall the last time I saw us offer a 2 star (rivals). His offer sheet includes Ole Miss and Arkansas which suggests other staff's think he can play but still. Is this a guy the staff has had in camp and really likes? or are they thinking he has some upside or what?

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runtheoption22 said:

Never heard a name or position...just the typical NSD rumor

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Intriguing.

Looking at the 247Composite top 100 players that are committed but not signed or enrolled:

Amon-Ra St. Brown, WR - USC
JT Daniels, QB - USC
Dorian Thompson-Robinson, QB - UCLA
Kelvin Joseph, S - LSU
JJ Peterson, OLB - Tennessee
Nesta Silvera, DT - Miami
Leon O'Neal, Jr., S - TAMU
Richard Gouraige, OT - Florida
Otis Reese, OLB - Michigan
Justin Watkins, WR - Florida
Matthew Hill, WR - Auburn
Tyler Friday, DT - Ohio State
Jalen Preston, WR - TAMU
Joshua Moore, WR - Texas

There are some obvious ones that can be ignored because Alabama hasn't been considered by the player. Others, would be a shock, but we've at least seen mutual interest.

bamaslammer said:

So what's the story on this Jalen Moody guy. I don't recall the last time I saw us offer a 2 star (rivals). His offer sheet includes Ole Miss and Arkansas which suggests other staff's think he can play but still. Is this a guy the staff has had in camp and really likes? or are they thinking he has some upside or what?

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From what I've read, he had some grade issues going into the year and was under the radar. He had a big senior year and took off. He's also apparently cleaned up his grade issues.

Believe a poster works at his school. Might be able to give more insight...

I will say his grade issues and test scores are now good to go. Both parties are very interested. Coach Golding has come and received the necessary paperwork.

RTR91 said:

Intriguing.

Looking at the 247Composite top 100 players that are committed but not signed or enrolled:

Amon-Ra St. Brown, WR - USC
JT Daniels, QB - USC
Dorian Thompson-Robinson, QB - UCLA
Kelvin Joseph, S - LSU
JJ Peterson, OLB - Tennessee
Nesta Silvera, DT - Miami
Leon O'Neal, Jr., S - TAMU
Richard Gouraige, OT - Florida
Otis Reese, OLB - Michigan
Justin Watkins, WR - Florida
Matthew Hill, WR - Auburn
Tyler Friday, DT - Ohio State
Jalen Preston, WR - TAMU
Joshua Moore, WR - Texas

There are some obvious ones that can be ignored because Alabama hasn't been considered by the player. Others, would be a shock, but we've at least seen mutual interest.

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Well, if the rumor is true I would expect it has something to do with either Joseph or O'Neal.

CoolBreeze said:

Well, if the rumor is true I would expect it has something to do with either Joseph or O'Neal.

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With O'neal cancelling his OV this past weekend I doubt it is him. I'm thinking Peterson but like several have said he may not qualify.

bamaslammer said:

So what's the story on this Jalen Moody guy. I don't recall the last time I saw us offer a 2 star (rivals). His offer sheet includes Ole Miss and Arkansas which suggests other staff's think he can play but still. Is this a guy the staff has had in camp and really likes? or are they thinking he has some upside or what?

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I watched his video and he is very active and instinctive similar to SDH. He is not a Foster or Wilson type that is freakishly athletic. He is a 3* on most services. He is a back-up plan today but I expect him to sign tomorrow.

This is how I see it...correct me if I'm wrong:

Reasonably high expectations of signing:

Smith DB
Moody LB

Hopefully confident of signing:

Ross WR
Waddle WR
Langham DE
Beal DL

50/50 shot:

Surtain DB
Brown DT (Potential qualifying issues)
Campbell DB

Less that 50% chance of signing:

Copeland WR
Peterson LB (Definite qualifying issues)

Hope and a prayer:

Petit-Frere OL

Good luck at your new school:

Walker LB
Jackson LB
Taylor-Stuart DB
Sewell OL

Rumors of surprise signing possibility:

Joseph DB

Going to call my shots and live with it at this point.
#1) Ross (very confident)
#2) Waddle ( very confident)
#3) Surtain (could be wrong but LSU screwed up a in home question with them)
#4) Campbell ( just a feeling)
#5) NPF ( he wants to be here) (the coach is pushing him to there because of DC at OSU)
#6) Langham (hearing this could be UF and the reason for Beal)
#7) Smith
#8) Moody
#9) Brown (This is a guess)

If you're the type that finds CBs noteworthy, they've apparently been rolling in for NPF to ohio state.

jambama1 said:

Going to call my shots and live with it at this point.
#1) Ross (very confident)
#2) Waddle ( very confident)
#3) Surtain (could be wrong but LSU screwed up a in home question with them)
#4) Campbell ( just a feeling)
#5) NPF ( he wants to be here)
#6) Langham
#7) Smith
#8) Moody
#9) Brown (This is a guess)

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That is a beautiful finish indeed...