Notable Players returning to the 2020 team from 2017-2019 recruiting classes

[Bamabuzzard]

The first thing that excites me when looking at this is the upperclassmen leadership returning next season. Then when you get into the returning players from last years recruiting class and the experience a lot of them gained. It's hard not to get down right giddy about next season. When's the last time we've had this many upperclassmen at this many key positions returning for the upcoming season? Am I incorrect in thinking it's been several years?

2016 Class:
Deonte Brown OL

2017 Class:
Mac Jones - QB
Najee Harris- RB
DeVonta Smith- WR
A. Leatherwood- OL
Dylan Moses- LB
LaBryan Ray- DE

2018 Class:
J. Waddle- WR
C. Barmore- DT
P Surtain- CB

2019 Class:
Evan Neal- OL
K Robinson- RB
Trey Sanders- RB
Shane Lee- LB
C Harris - LB
DJ Dale- DT
Jordan Battle-DB
Landon Dickerson-OL (Grad transfer)

*These are just the ones I quickly picked. If I missed any please let me know and I'll edit.*

 

[Tide&True]

The first thing that excites me when looking at this is the upperclassmen leadership returning next season. Then when you get into the returning players from last years recruiting class and the experience a lot of them gained. It's hard not to get down right giddy about next season. When's the last time we've had this many upperclassmen at this many key positions returning for the upcoming season? Am I incorrect in thinking it's been several years?

2017 Class:
Mac Jones - QB
Najee Harris- RB
DeVonta Smith- WR
A. Leatherwood- OL
Dylan Moses- LB
LaBryan Ray- DE

2018 Class:
J. Waddle- WR
C. Barmore- DT
S Smith- CB
P Surtain- CB

2019 Class:
Evan Neal- OL
K Robinson- RB
Trey Sanders- RB
Shane Lee- LB
C Harris - LB
DJ Dale- DT

*These are just the ones I quickly picked. If I missed any please let me know and I'll edit.*

Thank you for this list! What a great nucleus of players...we should be really good in 2020!

 

[T Bone]

that do be lookin mighty fine! Put a big smile on my face

 

[RollTide_HTTR]

This confirms that 2 of our biggest concerns for next year should be Safety pass rush on the edge

 

[bamaga]

I see Smith, Barmore, Surtain, Leatherwood, Moses, Waddle as first round picks in next years draft.

 

[Tug Tide]

I’ve got a feeling SEC QBs are going get real tired of Barmore and Dale taking their lunch money

 

[The Ols]

I see Smith, Barmore, Surtain, Leatherwood, Moses, Waddle as first round picks in next years draft.

Maybe Najee with a solid year too?

 

[Tiderollin32]

The first thing that excites me when looking at this is the upperclassmen leadership returning next season. Then when you get into the returning players from last years recruiting class and the experience a lot of them gained. It's hard not to get down right giddy about next season. When's the last time we've had this many upperclassmen at this many key positions returning for the upcoming season? Am I incorrect in thinking it's been several years?

2017 Class:
Mac Jones - QB
Najee Harris- RB
DeVonta Smith- WR
A. Leatherwood- OL
Dylan Moses- LB
LaBryan Ray- DE

2018 Class:
J. Waddle- WR
C. Barmore- DT
S Smith- CB
P Surtain- CB

2019 Class:
Evan Neal- OL
K Robinson- RB
Trey Sanders- RB
Shane Lee- LB
C Harris - LB
DJ Dale- DT

*These are just the ones I quickly picked. If I missed any please let me know and I'll edit.*

Did you mean Eddie Smith for 2018? Savion Smith was a corner but is gone.

 

[Bamabuzzard]

Did you mean Eddie Smith for 2018? Savion Smith was a corner but is gone.

No. I was just going off memory. I made a mistake. (I'll edit) Thanks for the catch. I've hit that age that it's not uncommon for me to get years and days crossed up.

 

[TiderJack]

The first thing that excites me when looking at this is the upperclassmen leadership returning next season. Then when you get into the returning players from last years recruiting class and the experience a lot of them gained. It's hard not to get down right giddy about next season. When's the last time we've had this many upperclassmen at this many key positions returning for the upcoming season? Am I incorrect in thinking it's been several years?

2017 Class:
Mac Jones - QB
Najee Harris- RB
DeVonta Smith- WR
A. Leatherwood- OL
Dylan Moses- LB
LaBryan Ray- DE

2018 Class:
J. Waddle- WR
C. Barmore- DT
S Smith- CB
P Surtain- CB

2019 Class:
Evan Neal- OL
K Robinson- RB
Trey Sanders- RB
Shane Lee- LB
C Harris - LB
DJ Dale- DT

*These are just the ones I quickly picked. If I missed any please let me know and I'll edit.*

Jordan Battle would be noteworthy to add to the 2019 class IMO. Also would add Landon Dickerson to the 2019 class as a grad transfer.

 

[Jay Hughes]

The first thing that excites me when looking at this is the upperclassmen leadership returning next season. Then when you get into the returning players from last years recruiting class and the experience a lot of them gained. It's hard not to get down right giddy about next season. When's the last time we've had this many upperclassmen at this many key positions returning for the upcoming season? Am I incorrect in thinking it's been several years?

2017 Class:
Mac Jones - QB
Najee Harris- RB
DeVonta Smith- WR
A. Leatherwood- OL
Dylan Moses- LB
LaBryan Ray- DE

2018 Class:
J. Waddle- WR
C. Barmore- DT
P Surtain- CB

2019 Class:
Evan Neal- OL
K Robinson- RB
Trey Sanders- RB
Shane Lee- LB
C Harris - LB
DJ Dale- DT
Jordan Battle-DB
Landon Dickerson-OL (Grad transfer)

*These are just the ones I quickly picked. If I missed any please let me know and I'll edit.*

This has got to make you feel good if you are a Tide fan! RTR!

 

[TiderJack]

Deonte Brown is a class of 2016 but he is an upperclassman that brings a ton of experience and talent.

 

[78Alum]

I am so looking forward to the fall. It is going to be a long off-season...

 

[TIDE-HSV]

Maybe Najee with a solid year too?

It's getting harder and harder for RBs to make it into the first round. If he finishes up being regarded as one of the one or two best, possibly...

 

[BamaMoon]

Add this 6th year player:

Tide lands ACC grad transfer

Alabama added a big piece to its 2020 class on Wednesday night.

247sports.com

 

[BamaMoon]

Maybe Najee with a solid year too?

So glad Najee is returning...but I'm super pumped about Trey Sanders for next year. My understanding was he was "ready" to contribute last year before his injury. Throw in KRob and we've got three pretty unique running backs, all with great skills!

 

[crimson fan man]

I am looking forward to Dylan Moses and his experience coming back and also don't forget the new recruits. There are a few that will contribute right away and give us a lot of depth on defense.

 

[Rush]

Did you mean Eddie Smith for 2018? Savion Smith was a corner but is gone.

I think he was gone even when he was here...

 

[Bamaatthebeach]

Maybe Miller Forristall? I know that he may be limited or not depending on his health, but I would think being from the 2016 class he would be a returning leader for the team.

 

[rgw]

Add this 6th year player:

Tide lands ACC grad transfer

Alabama added a big piece to its 2020 class on Wednesday night.

247sports.com

This will help us out a great deal with complimenting Forristall and having an adequate two tight end personnel. Tight end still going to be the least star-studded group but we had to do something and this was a nice stop-gap. Missed on all our TE targets in recruiting, Tennison never really developed, and Billingsley seems like he's a year away.