Here's a quick look at several prospects Alabama will attempt to reel in as national signing day approaches.
*Players listed in no particular order -- click name(s) for Rivals.com page*
Alvin Kamara - Norcross, Georgia
-Four-star prospect per Rivals.com
-No. 2 all-purpose back in the nation per Rivals.com
-Currently undecided
-Narrowed his selection to Alabama and Georgia -- considered a slight Alabama "lean"
Laremy Tunsil - Lake City, Florida
-Five-star prospect per Rivals.com
-No. 1 offensive tackle in the nation per Rivals.com
-No. 2 overall player in the state of Florida per Rivals.com
-Currently undecided
-Alabama, Florida State, Georgia, and Ole Miss are considered the front-runners
Montravius Adams - Vienna, Georgia
-Five-star prospect per Rivals.com
-No. 3 defensive tackle in the nation per Rivals.com
-No. 3 overall player in the state of Georgia per Rivals.com
-Currently undecided
-Alabama is in the mix along with Georgia and Clemson
Dee Liner - Muscle Shoals, Alabama
-Four-star prospect per Rivals.com
-No. 7 strongside defensive end in the nation per Rivals.com
-No. 3 overall player in the state of Alabama per Rivals.com
-Currently undecided (former Auburn verbal)
-Considered an Alabama "lean" by many recruiting experts
Jaynard Bostwick - Port St. Lucie, Florida
-Four-star prospect per Rivals.com
-Defensive tackle
-Currently undecided
-Considered a slight Alabama "lean" by many recruiting experts
Reuben Foster - Auburn, Alabama
-Five-star prospect per Rivals.com
-No. 1 inside linebacker in the nation per Rivals.com
-No. 1 overall player in the state of Alabama per Rivals.com
-No. 13 overall player in the nation per Rivals.com
-Currently undecided (Former Alabama and Auburn verbal)
-Will likely sign with either Alabama, Auburn, or Georgia
Antonio (Tony) Conner - Batesville, Mississippi
-Four-star prospect per Rivals.com
-No. 11 safety in the nation per Rivals.com
-No. 1 overall player in the state of Mississippi per Rivals.com
-Currently undecided
-Considered an Ole Miss "lean" over Alabama
Vonn Bell - Rossville, Georgia
-Five-star prospect per Rivals.com
-No. 4 safety in the nation per Rivals.com
-No. 9 overall player in the state of Georgia per Rivals.com
-Currently undecided
-Considering Alabama, Ohio State, and Tennessee
Eddie Vanderdoes - Placer, California
-Five-star prospect per Rivals.com
-No. 2 defensive tackle in the nation per Rivals.com
-No. 3 overall player in the state of California per Rivals.com
-No. 21 overall player in the nation per Rivals.com
-Currently undecided (Former USC verbal)
-Will likely land at either Alabama, Notre Dame, or USC
Henry Poggi - Baltimore, Maryland
-Four-star prospect per Rivals.com
-No. 5 defensive tackle in the nation per Rivals.com
-No. 5 overall player in the state of Maryland per Rivals.com
-Verbally committed to the University of Michigan
-Still has aspirations of visiting Alabama at the UM "policy risk" of being dropped -- "The Wolverines have a policy of dropping any recruit that takes an official visit to another school so if Poggi appears in Tuscaloosa, it could be a strong sign that he plans on signing with Alabama." ~ Matt Scalici - al.com
-Will sign with Alabama or Michigan
A'Shawn Robinson - Fort Worth, Texas
-Five-star prospect per Rivals.com
-No. 4 defensive tackle in the nation per Rivals.com
-No. 1 overall player in the state of Texas per Rivals.com
-Verbally committed to the University of Texas
-Recently took an official visit to Alabama
-Barring a last minute twist, Robinson will sign with Alabama or Texas
Eddie Jackson - Lauderdale Lakes, Florida
-Three-star prospect per Rivals.com
-Listed as a wide receiver, but is being recruited as a defensive back
-Currently undecided
-Considering Alabama, Arkansas, Florida State, and LSU -- Alabama "lean"
UPDATE - January 29
(New additions/developments)
Davin Bellamy - Chamblee, Georgia
-Three-star prospect per Rivals.com
-Defensive end
-Verbally committed to Florida State
-Although committed to FSU, Alabama and Georgia are also in play
Jarran Reed - Scooba, Mississippi
-Three-star prospect per Rivals.com
-Defensive tackle
-JUCO prospect - East Mississippi Community College
-Verbally committed to Ole Miss
-Although verbalized to Ole Miss, Reed is now considered an Alabama "lean"
Where Alabama stands...
In respect to the entire list, Alabama will "likely" pull six of the players listed above. With only a limited amount of room, players from the "on the fence" and/or "shot in the dark" section, if signed, will likely "bump" the remainder of that category simply by default.
Good standing
-Alvin Kamara
-Dee Liner
-Eddie Jackson
-Jarran Reed
On the fence
-Laremy Tunsil
*-Eddie Vanderdoes
*-Henry Poggi
-Jaynard Bostwick
-Davin Bellamy
*Likely: UA takes Vanderdoes or Poggi -- Possible: UA takes both
Shot in the dark
-Montravius Adams
-Reuben Foster
-Antonio Conner
-Vonn Bell
-A'Shawn Robinson
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