1 player throughout the 2020 recruiting cycle. The 5-foot-8, 190-pound running back ran for 152 yards and had touchdown runs of 52 and 25-yards for Hewitt-Trussville. Be strong. “That’s what it is – an opportunity. Unfortunately, that logjam of depth did lead to Jones, Kamara, and Tenpenny all to transfer out, with Kamara going on to become a high effective college back and then one of the best in the NFL. Another notable factor is his relationship with his former high school teammate and Auburn quarterback Bo Nix. We'll never pass along your email address to spammers, scammers, or the like. Kentucky falls at Auburn: 4 things to know and postgame banter. He’s in great spirits. The perfect gift for football recruiting fans! 19. Maason Smith, the No. We’re playing a really good Kentucky Wildcat team. We’ll have to wait for his decision, but Tide fans are certainly rooting for him to choose crimson over scarlet. Destyn Pazon, a 4-star 2021 receiver, and 2022 offensive tackle Will Campbell also earned MVP honors for their positions. Auburn is the Crystal Ball leader but never count out Alabama when discussing in-state players of this caliber. The 2021 Alabama football recruiting class has not been as strong as it has been in the past, but that just might change. Sign up for the Auburn Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. Please update it here. Jumbo Package: Saban says Dylan Moses looks great, challenges team to be lions, PRINTABLES: 2020 Alabama Football Depth Chart and Roster. Sept. 25: Diego Pounds (three-star OT) to announce his decision. The Tigers are currently the favorite to land Williams, according to the 247Sports Crystal Ball with all three predictions favoring them. Rivals100 safety has top two after trip to Alabama. Wheaton’s 247Sports Crystal Ball currently reads 100 percent in favor of OU with a seven confidence average. View pictures, videos, stats and more at al.com. If Kentucky pulls this off, this will be one of the biggest recruiting wins in the Mark Stoops era. In these uncertain times we are all in this together so stay safe. While Keilan Robinson’s status remains unclear, the team signed three backs during the 2020 recruiting cycle in Jase McClellan, Roydell Williams and Kyle Edwards, giving Alabama at least six options out of the backfield, as well as capable bodies for special teams roles. “First of all, we’re excited it’s game week. 38 offensive tackle, according to the 247Sports Composite. This position could be filled by Latham, or he could start for a season at guard before moving back to tackle. The Tigers landing commitments from four-star safety Ahmari Harvey, four-star defensive tackle Marquis Robinson, three-star defensive end Tobechi Okoli and four-star wide receiver Malcolm Johnson Jr, who later reclassified to 2020 and has since enrolled at Auburn. The Cats stood their ground but made too many mistakes to pull off the upset. A former Alabama walk-on is now on scholarship at his new school. Amarius Mims, OT, Cochran (Ga.) Bleckley County: Georgia has a huge Crystal Ball lead, but Auburn remains in the hunt. Get the latest recruiting nuggets from Andrew Bone and the rest of the staff at BamaInsider.com. Alabama Crimson Tide news from FanSided Daily, Alabama Football: What players from the 2018 class step up in ’20, Alabama Football: Miami Dolphins should wait to start Tua, Alabama Football: Jerry Jeudy set to win Offensive Rookie of the Year, UNC Jumps Clemson for No. It’s nice to see a Tuscaloosa native that was able to make it onto Alabama’s team as a walk-on (I’m sure a childhood dream for him) and then pick up a scholarship and legit playing time in college ball a year later. Most of the buzz for the nation’s No. According to 247’s Crystal Ball, the Crimson Tide might land JC Latham, a 5-star offensive tackle. Since then, the Tigers lost a commit (3-star offensive tackle J’Marion Gooch), and have not landed a commit in September but still appear to be in good shape and have the potential to put together a nice class. of the 2020 NFL Draft, including Tua Tagovailoa, who was the most efficient quarterback in program history by a … The big month gave Auburn 13 commits and the No. https://auburnwire.usatoday.com/2020/09/23/auburn-recruiting-names-and-dates-to-know-as-well-as-top-performers/, WATCH: Gus Malzahn, Auburn players celebrate by dancing in locker room, Twitter reactions to Auburn's win over Kentucky, Everything Gus Malzahn said after Auburn's 29-13 win against Kentucky, WATCH: Bo Nix finds Eli Stove for touchdown, WATCH: Bo Nix finds Seth Williams for second touchdown of day, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy.