The visitor list changed quite drastically heading into the weekend with Corian Gipson, Joel Rogers and Preston Taumua deciding not to make the trip.
The official OV list for the weekend was:
Aeryn Hampton
Amari Jefferson
Daniel Calhoun
Demello Jones
Isiah Faga
Rico Scott
Jordan Seaton
Following up on the visit, there are several updates on some of the following players that we have not discussed.
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In talking with people close to Scott, his OV to Bama was everything he could’ve dreamed for and he all but locked in his commitment to Alabama.
Alabama has been on him consistently and has made his entire family feel welcome.
Scott feels he can come in and learn the Rees offense quickly adapting to the physically and speed of SEC play. He will now turn his attention to recruiting others.
Also, according to those close to him. Scott essentially has an agent. So he doesn’t plan to do too many interviews without approval or pay.
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Jones has been one to watch really since he committed to Georgia.
Alabama was always seen as a major contender but then he up and committed to the Bulldogs but with Jones on campus it’s given him and his family plenty to consider.
If a change were to happen it would most likely come later on but for now, the Tide find themselves in position to push for the Rivals250 target.
Keep an eye on Jones.
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From the sounds of it, despite his weekend visit to Alabama for an OV Faga could still be firmly committed to Utah.
Faga all but avoided any questions about Auburn or Alabama, two schools pushing very hard for his services.
With family in Utah and Utes being on him early, paired with their winning culture, it may be hard for Faga to flip.
If he were to entertain the idea it would be a complete family decision. For now, no change is imminent.
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Seaton changed things up with his move to IMG academy and with the amount of influence on that staff it’s no surprise that Alabama has made quite the push with the dominant o-line target.
Following this weekend, Seaton is a player you have to continue to monitor with Alabama feeling good about Calhoun and with Seaton on campus one could say they feel the same.
Alabama has Joseph Ionata on board already, one could say they’re trending for Casey Poe and then Calhoun and Seaton could be viewed as the top priorities in the class.
Alabama laid out the red carpet for Seaton this past weekend and according to sources close to the program, he left impressed.
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Hampton already has a future cast to the Crimson Tide and after this past weekend. It’s hard to see that changing anytime soon.
Look for Hampton to make his final decision next month and right now the Crimson Tide sit pretty. That said, with Hampton things can always change but he just has a great relationship and GamePlan with the Tide.
Hampton enjoyed himself this past weekend and the lure to play with his childhood friend (Jalen Hale) is hard to ignore.
If things continue to trend this direction, unless some unforeseen change. He should be a huge get for the Crimson Tide, who look to be taking a hard look at Texas talent.