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Does anyone know where Bama stands with these three in-state 5 stars and who our biggest competition is? I've been off the grid lately so to speak and trying to catch up on these in-state prospects. Thanks for any info
Pasted from Andrew Bone's article on most wanted prospects in-state:
1. Marlon Davidson
Rivals.com Ranking: Five-star
High School: Greenville
Height: 6-3 Weight: 280
Position: Defensive end
What you need to know: Davidson is ranked the No.1 defensive end in the country and No.3 overall prospect. He attended Carver High School in Montgomery before transferring back home to Greenville after his mother unexpectedly passed away in the spring. His older brother, Kenneth Carter, played football at Auburn and is an off-the-field coach for the Tigers.
Considering: Alabama, Auburn, Georgia, Florida State, LSU, Michigan, Ohio State, Tennessee
Bone says: Davidson plays at an elite level. He is a dominant force on Friday nights and equally impressive in camps. He has violent hands, speed and quickness. He has great speed. He can beat you on the outside or inside.
2. Ben Davis
Rivals.com Ranking: Five-star
High School: Gordo
Height: 6-4 Weight: 236
Position: Linebacker
What you need to know: Davis had 88 tackles in 2014, three interceptions, four forced fumbles, two blocked field goal attempts. He also had 12 catches for 400 yards and five touchdowns. Davis is a Crimson Tide legacy. His father, Wayne Davis, holds the all-time career tackles record for Alabama.
Considering: Alabama, Auburn, Florida State, Georgia, LSU, Michigan, Southern Cal
Bone says: Davis has all the great attributes of size, speed and athleticism. He can run in the open field. He has an excellent wing span and can cover a lot of ground.
3. Lyndell Wilson
Rivals.com Ranking: Five-star
High School: Carver (Montgomery)
Height: 6-1 Weight: 235
Position: Linebacker
What you need to know: Wilson grew up an Alabama fan and close friends with Crimson Tide linebacker, Shaun Dion Hamilton. Wilson was named the linebacker MVP at the Rivals Five-Star Challenge in Baltimore in June.
Considering: Alabama, Georgia, LSU, Michigan, Ohio State, Oregon, Tennessee, Southern Cal
Bone says: Wilson is one of the best pass coverage linebackers in the country. He is excellent in coverage against tight ends and running backs. He is also a thumper. He can come up and deliver the big hits and an overall playmaker.
Does anyone know where Bama stands with these three in-state 5 stars and who our biggest competition is? I've been off the grid lately so to speak and trying to catch up on these in-state prospects. Thanks for any info
Pasted from Andrew Bone's article on most wanted prospects in-state:
1. Marlon Davidson
Rivals.com Ranking: Five-star
High School: Greenville
Height: 6-3 Weight: 280
Position: Defensive end
What you need to know: Davidson is ranked the No.1 defensive end in the country and No.3 overall prospect. He attended Carver High School in Montgomery before transferring back home to Greenville after his mother unexpectedly passed away in the spring. His older brother, Kenneth Carter, played football at Auburn and is an off-the-field coach for the Tigers.
Considering: Alabama, Auburn, Georgia, Florida State, LSU, Michigan, Ohio State, Tennessee
Bone says: Davidson plays at an elite level. He is a dominant force on Friday nights and equally impressive in camps. He has violent hands, speed and quickness. He has great speed. He can beat you on the outside or inside.
2. Ben Davis
Rivals.com Ranking: Five-star
High School: Gordo
Height: 6-4 Weight: 236
Position: Linebacker
What you need to know: Davis had 88 tackles in 2014, three interceptions, four forced fumbles, two blocked field goal attempts. He also had 12 catches for 400 yards and five touchdowns. Davis is a Crimson Tide legacy. His father, Wayne Davis, holds the all-time career tackles record for Alabama.
Considering: Alabama, Auburn, Florida State, Georgia, LSU, Michigan, Southern Cal
Bone says: Davis has all the great attributes of size, speed and athleticism. He can run in the open field. He has an excellent wing span and can cover a lot of ground.
3. Lyndell Wilson
Rivals.com Ranking: Five-star
High School: Carver (Montgomery)
Height: 6-1 Weight: 235
Position: Linebacker
What you need to know: Wilson grew up an Alabama fan and close friends with Crimson Tide linebacker, Shaun Dion Hamilton. Wilson was named the linebacker MVP at the Rivals Five-Star Challenge in Baltimore in June.
Considering: Alabama, Georgia, LSU, Michigan, Ohio State, Oregon, Tennessee, Southern Cal
Bone says: Wilson is one of the best pass coverage linebackers in the country. He is excellent in coverage against tight ends and running backs. He is also a thumper. He can come up and deliver the big hits and an overall playmaker.
