Link: London Simmons is Having a Great Freshman Season

[sanjosecrimson]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1978545254468125066

https://247sports.com/Player/london-simmons-46143987/

remember he was only a 3 star and many fans were disappointed. it has been discussed before over in the recruiting board, but DeBoer and staff know to evaluate and develop prospects.

 

[AlistarWills]

Wasn’t he sort of pressed into action because of injuries early on?

 

[Ledsteplin]

Wasn’t he sort of pressed into action because of injuries early on?

We started seeing more of London when Beamon got hurt. We were then without Keenan and Beamon.

 

[JustNeedMe81]

Simmons is pleasant surprise for the team this year. The fact the young kids are playing better than some of the returning players is crazy!

 

[BamaMoon]

Simmons is pleasant surprise for the team this year. The fact the young kids are playing better than some of the returning players is crazy!

It's almost unthinkable to consider this staff may be as good at recruiting as the GOAT's staff and possibly, just as good/better evaluators???

 

[sanjosecrimson]

It's almost unthinkable to consider this staff may be as good at recruiting as the GOAT's staff and possibly, just as good/better evaluators???

Time will tell, but if DeBoer and his staff are given enough time to do their style of recruitment and development , you have to tip your hat to the man because Saban at Bama was a recruiting juggernaut year after year and elite players were knocking down doors to come to Tuscaloosa. but with NIL and the transfer portal factoring in, its truly impressive that the last two classes under DeBoer are in the Top 3-5 range.

 

[CoolBreeze]

Alabama DL recognized as top freshman against the run

Alabama football’s defensive lineman, London Simmons was recently graded as the top freshman defensive lineman against the run by Pro Football Focus. Simmons has gone from a three-star recruit to a true freshman contributor for the Crimson Tide in a matter of months.

www.yardbarker.com

 

[Ledsteplin]

As a 3* prospect out of Hartfield Academy in Mississippi, Simmons was the No. 34 defensive line recruit nationally by ESPN.com. And 37th rated defensive lineman by On3. Seems he should have been a 4*. Regardless, he's been playing like a 5* freshman.

 

[CoolBreeze]

As a 3* prospect out of Hartfield Academy in Mississippi, Simmons was the No. 34 defensive line recruit nationally by ESPN.com. And 37th rated defensive lineman by On3. Seems he should have been a 4*. Regardless, he's been playing like a 5* freshman.

Those Mississippi DL kids fly under the radar for some reason. Remember a dude by the name of Wallace Gillberry?

 

[dtgreg]

It's almost unthinkable to consider this staff may be as good at recruiting as the GOAT's staff and possibly, just as good/better evaluators???

I think the quality of Saban's staff and maybe recruiting dropped a bit since 2020. However, they were recruiting to different schemes, so...

 

[December05]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1978545254468125066

https://247sports.com/Player/london-simmons-46143987/

remember he was only a 3 star and many fans were disappointed. it has been discussed before over in the recruiting board, but DeBoer and staff know to evaluate and develop prospects.

That, plus let’s err to the side of championship caliber coaches rather than “.com recruiting experts” and all their stars when it comes to player evaluations to begin with.

I remember when Saban’s staff would sign a three-star and two months later the services would have him up to a high-level four star… Rival fans would complain about the “Saban bump” surely just done in order to keep us high in the rankings… the other thought there is maybe the coach has more of a clue than the most recent On3 genius who wouldn’t know which end of the whistle to blow out of.

 

[cdub55]

That, plus let’s err to the side of championship caliber coaches rather than “.com recruiting experts” and all their stars when it comes to player evaluations to begin with.

I remember when Saban’s staff would sign a three-star and two months later the services would have him up to a high-level four star… Rival fans would complain about the “Saban bump” surely just done in order to keep us high in the rankings… the other thought there is maybe the coach has more of a clue than the most recent On3 genius who wouldn’t know which end of the whistle to blow out of.

Josh Jacob's anyone?

 

[jabcmb]

Simmons is doing so well! A good surprise to be at that level- he appears to absorb/accept coaching and has great natural DL talent, a winning combo.

 

[Ledsteplin]

Josh Jacob's anyone?

Also Will Anderson Jr. and Marlon Humphrey.

 

[BamaDMD]

A good coach can evaluate for his needs and sometimes see's the potential in a player better than the so called experts. Also some coaches are just able to get more out of young player than others were able to (especially if his surrounding competition elevates him to another level and he embraces it instead of shying away from it)

 

[sanjosecrimson]

Those Mississippi DL kids fly under the radar for some reason. Remember a dude by the name of Wallace Gillberry?

Gilberry is from Bay Minette, Alabama.

 

[CoolBreeze]

A good coach can evaluate for his needs and sometimes see's the potential in a player better than the so called experts. Also some coaches are just able to get more out of young player than others were able to (especially if his surrounding competition elevates him to another level and he embraces it instead of shying away from it)

Nailed it. You cannot measure heart or character. Give me a guy that wants to be coached and I will give you a winner.

 

[CoolBreeze]

Gilberry is from Bay Minette, Alabama.

That's right! He played in the Alabama-Mississippi All Star game and Shula offered him after a stellar performance. Think he played in the League like 10 years.