The updated Rivals100 has been released and one Alabama commitment made a big jump in the rankings. Jonah Williams jumps 83 spots from No.107 to No.24 overall. He is ranked the No.2 offensive lineman in the country only behind Gregory Little. five-star offensive tackle from Allen High School in Texas.
Williams was expected to make a major jump in the national rankings after Rivals.com National Recruiting Director Mike Farrell stated in May, "Jonah Williams has five-star written all over him." Williams didn't attend camps during the spring, but in-person evaluation, game film, etc.. helped the Rivals.com analysts on the West Coast (Adam Gorney, Blair Angulo) along with Farrell to award the elite lineman.
Here's a quick look at the other Tide targets in the Rivals100
1. Dexter Lawrence, five-star defensive tackle from Wake Forest High School in N.C.
The skinny: Alabama is in his top group of schools. Expects to visit this summer.
3. Marlon Davidson, five-star defensive end from Greenville High School in Ala.
The skinny: Auburn legacy has close relationship with Kirby Smart. He will attend the OL/DL camp at Alabama in a few weeks.
5. Nate Craig, five-star wide receiver from Catholic High School in Tampa, Fla.
The skinny: Former Auburn commitment says Alabama is one of the schools recruiting him the hardest. He expects to visit sometime this summer.
6. Rashan Gary, five-star defensive tackle from Catholic High School in Paramus, N.J.
The skinny: Gary has been recruited by Mario Cristobal for a long time. He is expected to visit Alabama soon.
7. Demetris Robertson, five-star athlete from Savannah Christian School in Ga.
The skinny: The former Alabama commitment still lists the Crimson Tide in his top three along with Georgia and Stanford.
9. Gregory Little, five-star offensive tackle from Allen High School in Texas
The skinny: Little is a 'soft' commitment to Texas A&M. He has high interest in Alabama.
10. Derrick Brown, five-star defensive tackle from Lanier High School in Sugar Hill, Ga.
The skinny: Alabama remains in Brown's top group, but Georgia remains the favorite.
12. Levonta Taylor, five-tar cornerback from Ocean Lakes High School in Virginia Beach, Va.
The skinny: Taylor is firm with his commitment to Florida State, but is considering visits. Alabama has been recruiting him very hard, and hoping to get him on campus this summer.
13. Ben Davis, five-star linebacker from Gordo High School in Ala.
The skinny: The Alabama legacy is currently in Tuscaloosa until Wednesday. Alabama remains in great shape to land the signature of the nation's top inside linebacker.
14. Lyndell Wilson, five-star linebacker from Carver High School in Montgomery, Ala.
The skinny: Wilson visited Alabama on Sunday. The lifelong Alabama fan won't make a decision until closer to signing day. Alabama is in very good shape here especially with Wilson's relationship with Kirby Smart.
16. Darnell Salomon, five-star wide receiver from Central High School in Miami, Fla.
The skinny: Big time player who has high interest in Alabama. He attended Alabama's spring game. The word is he is waiting on a green light from Alabama to commit. He has been needing to clear up some stuff off-the-field. Alabama recognizes him as an elite playmaker.
22. Kareem Walker, five-star running back from De Paul Catholic School in Wayne, N.J. (Ohio State commitment)
The skinny: Walker has been recruited by Mario Cristobal for a long time. Miles Sanders and Devin White have been Alabama's top two RB targets, but there is a lot of interest in Walker.
24. Jonah Williams, five-star offensive tackle from Folsom High School in Calif. (Alabama commitment)
The skinny: A big move for the Tide commitment. He is solid with his decision and not expected to take other visits.
32. D.K. Metcalf, four-star wide receiver from Oxford High School in Miss. (Ole Miss commitment)
The skinny: Perhaps the most difficult prospect in the country to flip in this recruiting cycle. Metcalf has continued showing interest in Alabama. The coaching staff is very high on the Ole Miss commitment. One to keep an eye on this summer/fall in regards to visits to Tuscaloosa.
36. Sam Bruce, four-star wide receiver from St. Thomas Aquinas High School in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (Miami commitment)
The skinny: Alabama has turned up the heat on Bruce with a need for speed and quickness at receiver. Billy Napier and Mario Cristobal are working to get him on campus this summer.
40. Nigel Warrior, four-star safety from Peachtree Ridge High School in Suwanee, Ga.
The skinny: Warrior is one of Alabama's top overall DB targets. It will be a fight to the finish line. He has high interest in Alabama, Auburn, Georgia and Tennessee.
42. Antonneous Clayton, four-star defensive end from Dooly County High School in Viena, Ga.
The skinny: Clayton received an offer from Alabama in the spring. Auburn is in good shape with him at this time.
43. Kaden Smith, four-star tight end from Marcus High School in Flower Mound, Texas (Stanford commitment)
The skinny: Alabama continues to recruit Smith with hopes of getting him back on campus this summer. His sister attends school at Alabama.
47. Janarius Robinson, four-star defensive end from Bay High School in Panama City, Fla. (FSU commitment)
The skinny: Robinson has visited Alabama three times since his commitment to the Seminoles. He was supposed to arrive in Tuscaloosa on Sunday through Wednesday for camp, but was a no-show. Alabama remains a major threat to flip the elite prospect.
48. Landon Dickerson, four-star offensive guard from South Caldwell High School in Hudson, N.C.
The skinny: Dickerson is a big riser in the updated rankings. He impressed Alabama this spring, and has become one of the Tide's top OL targets. He is working on a visit date to Tuscaloosa.
55. Miles Sanders, four-star running back from Woodland Hills High School in Pittsburgh, Pa.
The skinny: One of Alabama's top two running back targets. He remains committed to Penn State. Alabama hopes to get him on campus this summer.
57. Devin Duvernay, four-star wide receiver from Sachse High School in Texas
The skinny: Duvernay is one of Alabama's top WR targets. He was in Tuscaloosa on Friday. He will participate in the Rivals Five-Star Challenge this weekend.
58. Shyheim Carter, four-star cornerback from Kentwood High School in La.
The skinny: Solid Alabama commitment. May take a few visits, but no signs of a possible flip. He is currently in Tuscaloosa.
59. Antwaun Jackson, four-star defensive tackle from Cedar Grove High School in Ellenwood, Ga.
The skinny: Jackson has visited Alabama several times. However, the Crimson Tide appear to be behind schools like Auburn and Georgia.
62. Erick Fowler, four-star linebacker from Manor High School in Texas
The skinny: Fowler has remained relatively quiet on the recruiting front. Alabama is recruiting him, and he is expected to visit this summer. LSU is considered the favorite.
67. Willie Allen, four-star offensive tackle from John Curtis Christian in River Ridge, La.
The skinny: Needs to have a solid camp performance to become a high priority target. Alabama has recruited him for a while, but there were other offensive linemen who impressed the coaching staff during the spring.
73. Chauncey Gardner, four-star cornerback from Cocoa High School in Fla. (Florida commitment)
The skinny: One of Alabama's top cornerback targets. Gardner has high interest in Alabama. He is trying to work on a date to visit this summer.
77. Mykel Jones, four-star wide receiver from Patterson High School in La.
The skinny: Major Crimson Tide target. Jones has Alabama in is top group of schools which also includes LSU and USC. Former teammate, Daylon Charlot, is a freshman at Alabama.
78. Rashard Lawrence, four-star defensive tackle from Neville High School in Monroe, La.
The skinny: His stock is on the rise (by the Alabama staff) after an impressive showing this spring. He is in Tuscaloosa until Wednesday.
86. Kendell Jones, four-star defensive tackle from Shoemaker High School in Killeen, Texas (Alabama commitment)
The skinny: Nicknamed the 'Hulk' he certainly looks the part. Rivals.com experts are waiting to see how he performs against elite competition this weekend at the Five_Star Challenge.
88. Benito Jones, four-star defensive tackle from Wayne County High School in Waynesboro, Miss. (Ole Miss commitment)
The skinny: Former Crimson Tide commitment. Alabama continues to recruit.
95. Devin White, four-star athlete from North Webster High School in Springhill, La.
The skinny: Currently in Tuscaloosa. One of Alabama's top two running back targets. A high priority.
Williams was expected to make a major jump in the national rankings after Rivals.com National Recruiting Director Mike Farrell stated in May, "Jonah Williams has five-star written all over him." Williams didn't attend camps during the spring, but in-person evaluation, game film, etc.. helped the Rivals.com analysts on the West Coast (Adam Gorney, Blair Angulo) along with Farrell to award the elite lineman.
Here's a quick look at the other Tide targets in the Rivals100
1. Dexter Lawrence, five-star defensive tackle from Wake Forest High School in N.C.
The skinny: Alabama is in his top group of schools. Expects to visit this summer.
3. Marlon Davidson, five-star defensive end from Greenville High School in Ala.
The skinny: Auburn legacy has close relationship with Kirby Smart. He will attend the OL/DL camp at Alabama in a few weeks.
5. Nate Craig, five-star wide receiver from Catholic High School in Tampa, Fla.
The skinny: Former Auburn commitment says Alabama is one of the schools recruiting him the hardest. He expects to visit sometime this summer.
6. Rashan Gary, five-star defensive tackle from Catholic High School in Paramus, N.J.
The skinny: Gary has been recruited by Mario Cristobal for a long time. He is expected to visit Alabama soon.
7. Demetris Robertson, five-star athlete from Savannah Christian School in Ga.
The skinny: The former Alabama commitment still lists the Crimson Tide in his top three along with Georgia and Stanford.
9. Gregory Little, five-star offensive tackle from Allen High School in Texas
The skinny: Little is a 'soft' commitment to Texas A&M. He has high interest in Alabama.
10. Derrick Brown, five-star defensive tackle from Lanier High School in Sugar Hill, Ga.
The skinny: Alabama remains in Brown's top group, but Georgia remains the favorite.
12. Levonta Taylor, five-tar cornerback from Ocean Lakes High School in Virginia Beach, Va.
The skinny: Taylor is firm with his commitment to Florida State, but is considering visits. Alabama has been recruiting him very hard, and hoping to get him on campus this summer.
13. Ben Davis, five-star linebacker from Gordo High School in Ala.
The skinny: The Alabama legacy is currently in Tuscaloosa until Wednesday. Alabama remains in great shape to land the signature of the nation's top inside linebacker.
14. Lyndell Wilson, five-star linebacker from Carver High School in Montgomery, Ala.
The skinny: Wilson visited Alabama on Sunday. The lifelong Alabama fan won't make a decision until closer to signing day. Alabama is in very good shape here especially with Wilson's relationship with Kirby Smart.
16. Darnell Salomon, five-star wide receiver from Central High School in Miami, Fla.
The skinny: Big time player who has high interest in Alabama. He attended Alabama's spring game. The word is he is waiting on a green light from Alabama to commit. He has been needing to clear up some stuff off-the-field. Alabama recognizes him as an elite playmaker.
22. Kareem Walker, five-star running back from De Paul Catholic School in Wayne, N.J. (Ohio State commitment)
The skinny: Walker has been recruited by Mario Cristobal for a long time. Miles Sanders and Devin White have been Alabama's top two RB targets, but there is a lot of interest in Walker.
24. Jonah Williams, five-star offensive tackle from Folsom High School in Calif. (Alabama commitment)
The skinny: A big move for the Tide commitment. He is solid with his decision and not expected to take other visits.
32. D.K. Metcalf, four-star wide receiver from Oxford High School in Miss. (Ole Miss commitment)
The skinny: Perhaps the most difficult prospect in the country to flip in this recruiting cycle. Metcalf has continued showing interest in Alabama. The coaching staff is very high on the Ole Miss commitment. One to keep an eye on this summer/fall in regards to visits to Tuscaloosa.
36. Sam Bruce, four-star wide receiver from St. Thomas Aquinas High School in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (Miami commitment)
The skinny: Alabama has turned up the heat on Bruce with a need for speed and quickness at receiver. Billy Napier and Mario Cristobal are working to get him on campus this summer.
40. Nigel Warrior, four-star safety from Peachtree Ridge High School in Suwanee, Ga.
The skinny: Warrior is one of Alabama's top overall DB targets. It will be a fight to the finish line. He has high interest in Alabama, Auburn, Georgia and Tennessee.
42. Antonneous Clayton, four-star defensive end from Dooly County High School in Viena, Ga.
The skinny: Clayton received an offer from Alabama in the spring. Auburn is in good shape with him at this time.
43. Kaden Smith, four-star tight end from Marcus High School in Flower Mound, Texas (Stanford commitment)
The skinny: Alabama continues to recruit Smith with hopes of getting him back on campus this summer. His sister attends school at Alabama.
47. Janarius Robinson, four-star defensive end from Bay High School in Panama City, Fla. (FSU commitment)
The skinny: Robinson has visited Alabama three times since his commitment to the Seminoles. He was supposed to arrive in Tuscaloosa on Sunday through Wednesday for camp, but was a no-show. Alabama remains a major threat to flip the elite prospect.
48. Landon Dickerson, four-star offensive guard from South Caldwell High School in Hudson, N.C.
The skinny: Dickerson is a big riser in the updated rankings. He impressed Alabama this spring, and has become one of the Tide's top OL targets. He is working on a visit date to Tuscaloosa.
55. Miles Sanders, four-star running back from Woodland Hills High School in Pittsburgh, Pa.
The skinny: One of Alabama's top two running back targets. He remains committed to Penn State. Alabama hopes to get him on campus this summer.
57. Devin Duvernay, four-star wide receiver from Sachse High School in Texas
The skinny: Duvernay is one of Alabama's top WR targets. He was in Tuscaloosa on Friday. He will participate in the Rivals Five-Star Challenge this weekend.
58. Shyheim Carter, four-star cornerback from Kentwood High School in La.
The skinny: Solid Alabama commitment. May take a few visits, but no signs of a possible flip. He is currently in Tuscaloosa.
59. Antwaun Jackson, four-star defensive tackle from Cedar Grove High School in Ellenwood, Ga.
The skinny: Jackson has visited Alabama several times. However, the Crimson Tide appear to be behind schools like Auburn and Georgia.
62. Erick Fowler, four-star linebacker from Manor High School in Texas
The skinny: Fowler has remained relatively quiet on the recruiting front. Alabama is recruiting him, and he is expected to visit this summer. LSU is considered the favorite.
67. Willie Allen, four-star offensive tackle from John Curtis Christian in River Ridge, La.
The skinny: Needs to have a solid camp performance to become a high priority target. Alabama has recruited him for a while, but there were other offensive linemen who impressed the coaching staff during the spring.
73. Chauncey Gardner, four-star cornerback from Cocoa High School in Fla. (Florida commitment)
The skinny: One of Alabama's top cornerback targets. Gardner has high interest in Alabama. He is trying to work on a date to visit this summer.
77. Mykel Jones, four-star wide receiver from Patterson High School in La.
The skinny: Major Crimson Tide target. Jones has Alabama in is top group of schools which also includes LSU and USC. Former teammate, Daylon Charlot, is a freshman at Alabama.
78. Rashard Lawrence, four-star defensive tackle from Neville High School in Monroe, La.
The skinny: His stock is on the rise (by the Alabama staff) after an impressive showing this spring. He is in Tuscaloosa until Wednesday.
86. Kendell Jones, four-star defensive tackle from Shoemaker High School in Killeen, Texas (Alabama commitment)
The skinny: Nicknamed the 'Hulk' he certainly looks the part. Rivals.com experts are waiting to see how he performs against elite competition this weekend at the Five_Star Challenge.
88. Benito Jones, four-star defensive tackle from Wayne County High School in Waynesboro, Miss. (Ole Miss commitment)
The skinny: Former Crimson Tide commitment. Alabama continues to recruit.
95. Devin White, four-star athlete from North Webster High School in Springhill, La.
The skinny: Currently in Tuscaloosa. One of Alabama's top two running back targets. A high priority.
