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Recruits from Georgia a wealth of talent
Published: Tuesday, March 2, 2010 at 3:30 a.m.
Last Modified: Monday, March 1, 2010 at 11:19 p.m.
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The University of Alabama football coaching staff is raiding the state of Georgia for top recruits for the class of 2011. The Peach State is known for producing elite talent, with this year's class no exception.
Alabama has offered scholarships to at least 15 players from Georgia, with several having visited Tuscaloosa in the last few months. The Crimosn Tide is in the lead for a signature or listed as a favorite with many early in the recruiting process.
The coaching staff got the ball rolling with the commitment of Shannon Brown, a middle linebacker from Cook County High School in Adel, Ga.
“I think their academics was the biggest factor in my decision,” said Brown. “I like how they want you to leave with a diploma, provide tutoring, and stay on you to do well in the classroom.”
A pair of teammates favoring Alabama include Isaiah Crowell, Scout.com five-star running back, and Gabe Wright, Scout.com National 100 defensive tackle from Carver High School in Columbus, Ga. Crowell has recently named Alabama his leader over childhood favorite Georgia. He does not plan to make a decision anytime soon.
“I like Alabama because I'm real comfortable with the coaches there, and I like the players too,” Crowell told Scout.com. “I've got a good relationship with them. I love how they run the ball. They really showcase the back. I also like Coach Nick Saban and his whole staff.”
Gabe Wright is possibly on the verge of making a commitment, with the Tide as the solid leader.
“Alabama is on top,” said Wright. “I love the tradition. I went there last year for the Arkansas game. I heard ‘Bear' Bryant talk on the highlights and I fell in love. I wanted to put on a jersey and go play right there. It would be great to hear it every week.”
James Vaughters, from Tucker High School and ranked the No. 2 middle linebacker by Scout.com, has visited Tuscaloosa. He has more than 30 scholarship offers and recently trimmed his list to Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Georgia Tech, North Carolina, Ohio State, Southern Cal, Texas and Stanford.
“They have a great staff, great facilities, and Coach Saban will have them competing for championships every year,” Vaughters told Scout.com. “Based on what I saw, they will continue to get better and continue to put their best players in he NFL.”
Xzavier Dickson, Scout.com three-star defensive end from Griffin High School, holds scholarship offers from several schools including Alabama, Auburn, Florida State, Georgia, Georgia Tech, Ole Miss, Oklahoma and Texas Tech.
“I talked to Coach (Kirby) Smart, and he really knows what he is talking about,” said Dickson. “He is a cool coach and he is the one recruiting me for Alabama. He runs the 3-4 defense, and I think I could really fit into that.”
Damian Swann, Scout.com four-star safety from Grady High School in Atlanta, Ga., has scholarship offers from across the country including Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Ohio State, Tennessee, Southern Cal and West Virginia. He grew up a fan of the in-state Bulldogs, but they will battle Alabama for his signature.
“I went over to see Alabama play Arkansas and I loved it over there,” said Swann. “I met the coaches, I talked to some of the staff, they showed me around the campus and I liked everything. The fans were great. I loved the atmosphere.”
Alabama has offered a pair of teammates at Valdosta High School: Jay Rome, Scout.com No. 1-ranked tight end, and three-star safety Malcolm Mitchell. Alabama was the first school to extend an offer to Mitchell, who now also holds offers from Auburn, Florida and Georgia.
“It feels good having my first offer and being that Alabama was first to find me really stands out to me,” said Mitchell. “I have not been there before, but I know they are a good team, and they just won a national championship. They are high on my list now.”
Watts Dantzler, Scout.com three-star offensive tackle from Dalton High School, named his top five schools as Alabama, Auburn, Georgia, Tennessee and Vanderbilt.
“Alabama is a great school,” said Dantzler. “They are coming off a national championship. Coach Saban has a great track record. They have a very loud stadium and great fan support.”
Alabama has also extended scholarship offers to Ray Drew, Scout.com four-star defensive end from Thomas County Central High School in Thomasville; C.J. Uzomah, four-star quarterback from North Gwinnett High School in Suwanee; A.J. Johnson, three-star outside linebacker from Gainesville High School; Sterling Bailey, three-star defensive end from East Hall High School in Gainesville; Quan Bray, three-star running back from Calloway High School in Hogansville; and Christian Conley, three-star wide receiver from North Paulding High School in Dallas, Ga.
Published: Tuesday, March 2, 2010 at 3:30 a.m.
Last Modified: Monday, March 1, 2010 at 11:19 p.m.
( page of 4 )
The University of Alabama football coaching staff is raiding the state of Georgia for top recruits for the class of 2011. The Peach State is known for producing elite talent, with this year's class no exception.
Alabama has offered scholarships to at least 15 players from Georgia, with several having visited Tuscaloosa in the last few months. The Crimosn Tide is in the lead for a signature or listed as a favorite with many early in the recruiting process.
The coaching staff got the ball rolling with the commitment of Shannon Brown, a middle linebacker from Cook County High School in Adel, Ga.
“I think their academics was the biggest factor in my decision,” said Brown. “I like how they want you to leave with a diploma, provide tutoring, and stay on you to do well in the classroom.”
A pair of teammates favoring Alabama include Isaiah Crowell, Scout.com five-star running back, and Gabe Wright, Scout.com National 100 defensive tackle from Carver High School in Columbus, Ga. Crowell has recently named Alabama his leader over childhood favorite Georgia. He does not plan to make a decision anytime soon.
“I like Alabama because I'm real comfortable with the coaches there, and I like the players too,” Crowell told Scout.com. “I've got a good relationship with them. I love how they run the ball. They really showcase the back. I also like Coach Nick Saban and his whole staff.”
Gabe Wright is possibly on the verge of making a commitment, with the Tide as the solid leader.
“Alabama is on top,” said Wright. “I love the tradition. I went there last year for the Arkansas game. I heard ‘Bear' Bryant talk on the highlights and I fell in love. I wanted to put on a jersey and go play right there. It would be great to hear it every week.”
James Vaughters, from Tucker High School and ranked the No. 2 middle linebacker by Scout.com, has visited Tuscaloosa. He has more than 30 scholarship offers and recently trimmed his list to Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Georgia Tech, North Carolina, Ohio State, Southern Cal, Texas and Stanford.
“They have a great staff, great facilities, and Coach Saban will have them competing for championships every year,” Vaughters told Scout.com. “Based on what I saw, they will continue to get better and continue to put their best players in he NFL.”
Xzavier Dickson, Scout.com three-star defensive end from Griffin High School, holds scholarship offers from several schools including Alabama, Auburn, Florida State, Georgia, Georgia Tech, Ole Miss, Oklahoma and Texas Tech.
“I talked to Coach (Kirby) Smart, and he really knows what he is talking about,” said Dickson. “He is a cool coach and he is the one recruiting me for Alabama. He runs the 3-4 defense, and I think I could really fit into that.”
Damian Swann, Scout.com four-star safety from Grady High School in Atlanta, Ga., has scholarship offers from across the country including Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Ohio State, Tennessee, Southern Cal and West Virginia. He grew up a fan of the in-state Bulldogs, but they will battle Alabama for his signature.
“I went over to see Alabama play Arkansas and I loved it over there,” said Swann. “I met the coaches, I talked to some of the staff, they showed me around the campus and I liked everything. The fans were great. I loved the atmosphere.”
Alabama has offered a pair of teammates at Valdosta High School: Jay Rome, Scout.com No. 1-ranked tight end, and three-star safety Malcolm Mitchell. Alabama was the first school to extend an offer to Mitchell, who now also holds offers from Auburn, Florida and Georgia.
“It feels good having my first offer and being that Alabama was first to find me really stands out to me,” said Mitchell. “I have not been there before, but I know they are a good team, and they just won a national championship. They are high on my list now.”
Watts Dantzler, Scout.com three-star offensive tackle from Dalton High School, named his top five schools as Alabama, Auburn, Georgia, Tennessee and Vanderbilt.
“Alabama is a great school,” said Dantzler. “They are coming off a national championship. Coach Saban has a great track record. They have a very loud stadium and great fan support.”
Alabama has also extended scholarship offers to Ray Drew, Scout.com four-star defensive end from Thomas County Central High School in Thomasville; C.J. Uzomah, four-star quarterback from North Gwinnett High School in Suwanee; A.J. Johnson, three-star outside linebacker from Gainesville High School; Sterling Bailey, three-star defensive end from East Hall High School in Gainesville; Quan Bray, three-star running back from Calloway High School in Hogansville; and Christian Conley, three-star wide receiver from North Paulding High School in Dallas, Ga.
