QUARTERBACK	Height	Weight	Speed	High School/J.C.
Star Jackson (Pics)	6-3	190	4.49	Lake Worth HS; Lake Worth, FL
Rivals Rating -	Scout Rating -			Commited: 9/04/2007
Jackson is a QB with a great feel for the game. He is very good at sensing the rush and adjusts quickly to either bail or use his quick release to get rid of the ball. He's very good at locating open receivers on the run outside the pocket and has great touch on the ball inside 25 yards. Stands tall in the pocket and reads quickly. Tendency to hop forward when throwing to get more velocity on the ball and could have a higher release. As a Junior, Jackson passed for over 1,900 yards with 19 TDs & rushed for over 750 yards. He was named All-County for his performance. Jackson bench presses 275 and squats 320. He reports a 2.6 GPA.
RUNNING BACK	Height	Weight	Speed	High School/J.C.
Ivan Matchett (Pics)	5-10	205	4.6	St. Paul's Episcopal HS; Mobile, AL
Rivals Rating -	Scout Rating -			Commited: 3/27/2007
"It feels good to be in a comfortable position and not have to worry about it anymore. I know that running backs come and go and schools only carry a certain amount of them. There was no need for me to keep holding out when I knew where I wanted to go. It was cool to hear from all the schools, but I'm glad that I'll have a home next fall." says Matchett. Matchett is a compact runner with excellent strength & good speed. As a Jr, he rushed for 1,416 yards & 22 TDs. Bench press of 335 & squats 555. He carries a 3.2 GPA & scored a 19 on the ACT as a Jr.
Jermaine Preyear (Pics)	5-11	206	4.45	Davidson HS; Mobile, AL
Rivals Rating -	Scout Rating -			Commited: 3/02/2007
As a Jr, rushed for 1,200 yards & scored 15 TDs. "I'm speed, power and quickness," Preyear says. "I've got hands like a wide receiver. I can do it all." Preyear was also receiving strong attention from Auburn, FSU and Ole Miss, among others. Preyear says his best 40 time is 4.38. He bench presses 295 & squats 420. Preyear says he scored a 21 on the ACT.
Chris Jordan (Pics)	6-2	213	4.6	Brentwood Academy; Brentwood, TN
Rivals Rating -	Scout Rating -			Commited: 12/09/2007
Jordan has a good combination of size, speed and power. He hits the hole hard and has the ability to break tackles. Jordan runs with good leg drive and always keeps his legs moving, giving great effort. He is one of those backs that has the ability to get yards after the first contact and he runs with excellent balance. Jordan is a long strider with some good athleticism. As a senior, Jordan had 1,266 yards rushing and 18 touchdowns. He bench presses 330 and squats 475. He carries a 3.3 GPA.
Mark Ingram (Pics)	5-10	202	4.45	Flint SW Academy; Flint, MI
Rivals Rating -	Scout Rating -			Commited: 2/05/2008
The son of former NFL Giants and Michigan State WR Mark Ingram will be a 4-yr varsity starter the first 3 yrs for Grand Blanc & the last for Flint Southwestern Academy. Ingram is a 9-time All-State track star as well. He runs a 10.69 100m and a 21.9 200m. His best long jump is 23-8. As a senior, he had 192 carries for 1,699 yards and 24 TDs. In his 4-yr career, Ingram had over 4,200 yards and scored 75 TDs. Best game against Bay City Western rushing for 367 yards. Defensively 33 tackles and 2 ints. 2007 Awards: Detroit Free Press First Team Offensive Dream Team RB. Ingram reports a 3.0 core GPA and an 18 ACT. Says Ingram, "I have a good combination of power and speed. I can get the tough yards, but can also make a move and break a big run. I run good routes and catch the ball well. I'm versatile. I want to improve my pass blocking and have a better awareness of the blitz."
WIDE RECEIVER	Height	Weight	Speed	High School/J.C.
Melvin Ray (Pics)	6-3	202	4.55	N.Florida Christian HS; Tallahassee, FL
Rivals Rating -	Scout Rating -			Commited: 7/28/2007
Ray is a bigger receiver that runs well. He is physical and great in the air. Ray shows excellent concentration and body control. He has good speed and better quickness. Ray can make you miss in the open field, run with some power and run by you. He also will catch in traffic and go over the middle. Ray’s route running is good. Ray also excels in returning punts and kickoffs.One of the state's top wide receiver prospects, Ray has only been playing football for two seasons. He finished his junior season with 36 catches for 518 yards and five touchdowns. He also returned 11 kickoffs for 274 yards and one touchdown and returned five punts for 160 yards and two scores; Ray benches 240 pounds, squats 340 and has a 39-inch vertical jump. Ray reports a 2.8 core GPA and a 980 SAT, which he plans to retake in the fall. Says Ray, "I'm very strong and come off the line well. I'm physical and can jump over most guys. I just go up and get the ball. I'm almost 6-4. It's unfair sometimes. I want to still improve my quickness off the line. I think I can get even quicker and want to get that extra step and be able to breakaway from the fast corners. I just want to have that extra cushion."
Burton Scott (Pics)	5-10	190	4.4	Vigor HS; Mobile, AL
Rivals Rating -	Scout Rating -			Commited: 7/30/2007
Scott is one of the most electrifying athletes in the state of Alabama for the class of 2008. He rushed for 1,070 yards with 11 touchdowns, 1,059 yards passing with 8 TDs & 12 catches for 353 yards & 1 TD. He recorded 2 blocked FG attempts returning 1 for a TD & 219 yards in returns as well. Scott's all-purpose yards totaled 2,701 & ended the year with 21 TDs. 350 BP, squats 405 & has a 40-inch vertical jump. As a junior Scott was named ASWA All-State Honorable Mention as an athlete. Scott reports a 3.0 core GPA and a 16 ACT which he will retake. Says Scott, "I'm very versatile and I can make people miss and am the type of wide receiver that can take a hitch or slant and turn it into a big play. I don't need to catch a big bomb to score. I just want to keep getting bigger and stronger. I don't think that I have any weaknesses. I run with power and have great quickness. Every position I play, I go full speed."
Devonta Bolton (Pics)	6-4	215	4.45	Norcross HS; Norcross, GA
Rivals Rating -	Scout Rating -			Commited: 8/04/2007
Bolton is a versatile athlete. He could be a physical target at WR, a dangerous threat at TE, or an aggressive tackler at LB. For now, the plan is to keep Bolton on offense, where his size, speed and hands can cause major match-up problems for opposing defenses. "I am not making any other visits," Bolton says. "I am through with recruiting. It's Alabama all the way." Bolton announced that he had committed to Alabama over the defending national champion Florida Gators. As a senior, Bolton had five touchdown receptions. At safety, he had four interceptions. He runs a 4.45 40. He bench presses 330, squats 440 & power cleans 290. He carries a 2.8 GPA and took the ACT on June 9.
Destin Hood (Pics)	6-3	190	4.5	St. Paul's HS; Mobile, AL
Rivals Rating -	Scout Rating -			Commited: 8/06/2007
Hood, who is projected as a wide receiver, could also play in the secondary. "He's a big-play guy," HS Coach Bates says. "He makes a lot of big plays, because he's very talented, but also because he's very smart. He's an instinctive player. He understands the game. He's very intelligent. He grasps concepts very quickly. That's one thing that makes him very good. Destin brings a lot of speed to the field. He's not a 4.3 guy, but he runs well in pads. Some guys run great times, but don't run well in pads. Destin's speed transfers very well. He carries it out onto the field. He plays at a very high level." Hood caught 25 passes for 650 yards and scored 12 TDs during his junior campaign.
Mark Barron (Pics)	6-2	210	4.5	St. Paul's HS; Mobile, AL
Rivals Rating -	Scout Rating -			Commited: 8/24/2007
Barron has very good speed and quickness. Most of all he’s explosive and show’s another gear and a great burst of acceleration when he gets a crease or makes a move. Barron as a receiver shows good hands and can beat you deep. But he’s at his most dangerous in space with the ball. As a runner he shows the ability to hit the hole hard and he displays super vision, balance and can change directions very well. Barron carried the ball 78 times for 785 yards in 2006. He added 23 receptions for 368 yards as well. He scored a total of 12 touchdowns. Coach Bates says the Tide is getting a big-time player in the 6-foot-2, 212-pound Barron. "Mark will fill a need for Alabama, whether it's on offense or defense," Bates says. "He can play either side of the ball and do it well. He's explosive, very smart and has great range." Barron runs a 4.5 40. He bench presses 335, squats 465 and power cleans 265. Barron has previously reported a 2.9 GPA and an ACT score of 22.
Chris Jackson (Pics)	6-1	190	4.5	Henry County HS; McDonough, GA
Rivals Rating -	Scout Rating -			Commited: 12/18/2007
Jackson is a very good receiver that can beat a defense a number of ways, especially deep. He has deceptive speed and is a long strider. Jackson runs good routes and has excellent body control, concentration and hands. At times he can be a physical and power runner with the ball in his hands. Jackson doesn’t mess around going east and west and is a north-south ball carrier all the way. As a senior, Jackson lit up opponents with 76 catches for 1,470 yards and 19 TDs. He added another 5 TDs rushing. He originally committed to Georgia Tech, but changed his mind when Chan Gailey was fired as head coach. He will graduate from high school early and enroll at Alabama in January. He will participate in spring practice.
Julio Jones (Pics)	6-4	212	4.5.	Foley HS; Foley, AL
Rivals Rating -	Scout Rating -			Commited: 2/06/2008
Jones has a great combination of size, speed, quickness, and athleticism. He is tough over the middle and can get behind the secondary. Jones can take the short pass and make the first defender miss or run right through him. He's so dangerous with the ball in his hands because of his sheer size, power, speed and elusiveness. Jones has very good balance and super vision. . Jones is also super in the air and he has great hands. As a senior, Jones finished the season with 68 catches for 1,181 yards and 16 touchdowns. In the return game, he added 482 yards and a touchdown. For his senior performance, Jones was named Mr. Football in Alabama as well as the state's 6A Back of the Year. He was also selected as a PARADE All-American. His career totals at Foley HS for his Soph, Jr and Sr seasons are as follows: 194 receptions for 3,287 yards, 43 TDs. 3 rushing TDs, 2 kick return TDs, 2 punt return TDs and 2 fumble recoveries taken for TDs. Total touchdowns -- 52.
OFFENSIVE LINEMEN	Height	Weight	Speed	High School/J.C.
John Michael Boswell (Pics)	6-6	300	5.1	Tuscaloosa County HS; Northport, AL
Rivals Rating -	Scout Rating -			Commited: 4/21/2007
Few high school coaches are better talent evaluators than Tuscaloosa County head coach Robert Higginbotham. The veteran prep coach has sent numerous players to play on the D-I level, and he says that his current star, John Michael Boswell, has all the tools to be an outstanding offensive lineman in college. Boswell plays tackle for the Wildcats, but he could play guard in college.
Tyler Love (Pics)	6-7	275	5.1	Mountain Brook HS; Mountain Brook, AL
Rivals Rating -	Scout Rating -			Commited: 7/27/2007
Says Tyler, "Alabama has changed a lot with Coach Saban there. They are working so hard now and they are making sure I know how much they want me. Alabama has a great tradition, and you can't beat that. I also think Alabama has one of the best coaching staffs in the country." Love was named All-State & All-Metro as a Junior. Love is one of several talented, in-state players who have already made their verbal pledge to Alabama. He has a simple message to some of the other high school stars across the state who continue to weight their options. "If you go to an in-state school, it's really important for you and your family," he explains. "You impact and represent that state where you were born and raised. It's also important because you lead the class that says, 'I'm from the state of Alabama,' and represent whichever school you're from. I think it would be very important for anyone to represent the state for the University of Alabama." He has a 360 BP, 26" vertical, and currently holds a 3.0 GPA.
Barrett Jones (Pics)	6-5	275	4.9	Evangelical Christian; Memphis, TN
Rivals Rating -	Scout Rating -			Commited: 11/06/2007
Jones has great feet and moves well for a big man, both north-south as well as laterally. Jones is quick of the ball, shows nice agility and bend. He can block well on the move and also be a dominating drive blocker. In pass pro Jones does a nice job of using his feet to stay in front of the defender and shows nice ability to move side to side. He could play both guard or tackle at the next level. Jones missed half of his junior season due to a torn labrum in his shoulder. His surgery was performed by Dr. James Andrews in Birmingham, (Ala.), and Jones has fully recovered. Says Jones, "I have been a Nick Saban fan for many years. I had an opportunity to meet him when I was really young. I followed him closely when he was at LSU. I have always respected his work ethic and his commitment to his players. When he chose to become the coach at Alabama, I was very excited, because I knew he would steer the program in the right direction. I think he is a brilliant coach and I can't wait to play for him. I believe under Coach Saban Alabama will have an opportunity to win a National Championship." Jones bench presses 300 and squats 415. He carries a 4.5 GPA and scored a 30 on the ACT.
TIGHT END	Height	Weight	Speed	High School/J.C.
Brad Smelley (Pics)	6-3	220	4.7	American Christian HS; Tuscaloosa, AL
Rivals Rating -	Scout Rating -			Commited: 5/06/2007
Over his Soph/Jr seasons, Smelley put up over 3,500 yards of offense. In his 1st season at QB last fall, Smelley had nearly 3,000 yards of offense and accounted for 29 TDs. Smelley rejected an offer from Ole Miss & spurned serious interest from S. Carolina, Vandy and Tennessee to make an early commitment to Alabama. "I picked Alabama because it's a good school & because of Coach Saban," Smelley says. "I grew up as a fan of Alabama and it's the place I want to be. It's close to home and the program has a lot of tradition. I think the team will be competing for a national title within two or three years. I'm naturally a WR or TE. My strengths are running crisp routes, cutting ability and good hands. I need to get stronger, but playing 3 sports has kept me from being able to do that." Smelley runs a 4.7 40. He says that his older brother, Chris Smelley, who is now a QB at S. Carolina, is pleased with his commitment to Alabama. "He's very excited and supportive about my decision," Brad says. "We are looking forward to playing against each other."
TE/DEFENSIVE LINEMEN	Height	Weight	Speed	High School/J.C.
Michael Williams (Pics)	6-6	240	4.7	Pickens County HS; Reform AL
Rivals Rating -	Scout Rating -			Commited: 2/16/2007
Williams is expected to be one of the state's elite prospects in Fall 2007. As a Jr, Williams earned 1st-team 2A All-State honors at TE and was named honorable mention All-State on defense. He finished the season with 68 tackles & 11 sacks. "I think he's good enough to play on either side of the ball in college," says Pickens County head coach Jack Cook. "It will just come down to whether the school needs him on defense or on offense." "I've been an Alabama fan all of my life. I've always known that Alabama is where I wanted to go", says Williams. Williams chose the Tide over Auburn, Clemson, and Georgia Tech.
DEFENSIVE LINEMEN	Height	Weight	Speed	High School/J.C.
Brandon Lewis (Pics)	6-3	267	4.8	Pleasant Grove HS; Pleasant Grove, AL
Rivals Rating -	Scout Rating -			Commited: 3/05/2007
"Before his Soph season, I sat him down and told him that some day he might be in this position," says Pleasant Grove head coach Jim Elgin. "I asked him then if he could pick any school, which one would he pick, and he said it would be Alabama. He's always wanted to play for Alabama. A lot of it has to do with the tradition and the opportunity to put on that Crimson jersey. That's something he's always dreamed of doing since he was a little kid." Lewis has a quick first step and shows speed and athleticism coming off the edge. Lewis has a good motor and can chase you down. He shows good pass rushing skills and uses his hands well. Lewis also has a nice inside move. He plays the run well and moves down the line nicely. As a Jr, Lewis racked up 88 tackles & 12 sacks. In one game at TE, he caught 8 passes for over 100 yards. He was awarded ASWA All-State Honorable Mention at DL and Birmingham News All-Metro Defense DL. This past season, Lewis had 66 tackles, 7 sacks & 5 forced fumbles. "I think I had a great season from a leadership standpoint. I was named one of the team captains, which tells me that I was respected by my teammates. I work hard and I think I showed the younger guys this year that hard work can take you a long way." Lewis bench presses 385 and squats 525. He carries a 2.9 GPA and scored an 18 on the ACT.
Undra Billingsley (Pics)	6-3	265	4.8	Woodlawn HS; Birmingham, AL
Rivals Rating -	Scout Rating -			Commited: 3/24/2007
Billingsley, who is also an excellent TE, is projected as a DE at Alabama. As Jr, Billingsley recorded 25 catches for 475 yards and 3 TDs as TE. He recorded 60 solo tackles, 52 assisted tackles & 8 sacks on defense. He chose Alabama over Auburn & Tennessee.
Damion Square (Pics)	6-3	268	4.7	Yates HS; Houston, TX
Rivals Rating -	Scout Rating -			Commited: 8/11/2007
Square can put his hand down or play OLB. Square has good size, speed, quickness and athletic ability. He uses his hands well to disengage and find the ball. Square has nice closing speed and plays with discipline. He is equally adept at playing the run and rushing the quarterback. Square picked Alabama over Texas A&M, Florida, Miami and Michigan. Square originally committed to Texas A&M back in the spring. But early this summer he started having second thoughts and de-committed from the Aggies. As a Junior, Square racked up 91 tackles and 16 sacks. He's projected as a defensive tackle in college. As for the Alabama program, Square says, "They have a great stadium. They fill it up with 92,000 fans every Saturday. The facilities are great. I really like their practice fields. They have a field with every kind of turf. That helps, because you get to practice on whatever kind of turf you're going to play the next game on. "I also love the uniforms. I love the jerseys. I love the colors. I love everything about Alabama."
Dont'a Hightower (Pics)	6-2	245	4.7	Marshall HS; Lewisburg, TN
Rivals Rating -	Scout Rating -			Commited: 11/14/2007
The Tennessean's Defensive Most Valuable Player of 2007. Class 3A Mr. Football Lineman of the Year. Hightower recorded 160 tackles (14 for loss), 5 forced fumbles, 5 ints and 4 fumble recoveries. He also added 875 yards and 19 TDs on offense. Coach David O'Connor: "The sky is the limit for Dont'a. He can be as good as he wants to be. When he gets in and learns the system (at Alabama), I think he will be very productive as a freshman." Rushed for over 1,000 yards as a sophomore in only 4 games of action. As a junior, collected 98 tackles, 2 sacks, and 7 forced fumbles. While at TE, he caught 18 passes for 253 yards and 4 TDs.
Terrence Cody (Pics)	6-5	405	5.5	Miss Gulf Coast CC; Perkinston, MS
Rivals Rating -	Scout Rating -			Commited: 11/29/2007
Says his Coach:"Every great defense needs a dominating player on the inside. He's that guy," Campbell says. "He always demands a double team. He's very tough to block. You can't run inside on him. He's physically dominating and he's very quick and explosive. He's got the potential to be a great defensive tackle. I've had some great defensive linemen in the past. Some have played in the NFL. He's on that level. He can be as good as any of them." Started as a freshman at MGCCC. Projected as one of the most highly recruited players in the Mississippi junior college ranks in 2007. Cody recorded 31 tackles and 3.5 sacks on a team finishing 11-0 during the 2007 regular season. Cody bench presses 420 and squats 700. Cody is expected to graduate in May and will have 3 years to play 2.
Glenn Harbin (Pics)	6-5	241	4.8	McGill-Toolen HS; Mobile, AL
Rivals Rating -	Scout Rating -			Commited: 1/31/2008
Harbin closed out his senior season for the Yellow Jackets with an undefeated regular season. The defensive lineman had 59 tackles and 8 sacks. Junior Awards: Press-Register Elite 18, ASWA Honorable Mention DL, Press Register Super Southeast 120, Offense Defensive All-American Game Miami, ScoutSouth.com Stars of Alabama. As a Junior, he had 75 tackles, 25 tackles for loss and 11 sacks; All-Metro, All-State; Harbin benches 285 pounds, squats 450 and has a 32-inch vertical jump. Says Harbin: "I'm tall, so that helps. I'm quicker than most offensive lineman, and I can get around them fast. I think I can also intimate them with my size. I definitely want to get bigger and be harder to move. I'm physical, but want to get stronger." Harbin bench presses 305 and squats 450.
Marcel Dareus (Pics)	6-4	283	4.95	Huffman HS; Birmingham, AL
Rivals Rating -	Scout Rating -			Commited: 2/06/2008
Dareus plays inside at tackle and outside at end. While he has the quickness as an end in college, his future is likely at DT with his size. He controls his blockers, has a lightning quick first step, and is tenacious in pursuit. He's the total package on the DL. As a Senior, he recorded 107 tackles, 19.5 sacks and returned a fumble for a TD. Dareus was recognized by the ASWA All-State Honorable Mention and made the Press-Register's Elite 18, AJC Super Southern 100 DT. As a Junior, Dareus blocked 7 kicks, made 10 sacks and recovered 3 fumbles.
Demerius Dareus (Pics)	6-5	245	-	Huffman HS; Birmingham, AL
Rivals Rating -	Scout Rating -			Commited: 2/06/2008
Played with brother/signee Dareus on the DL. Will likely go to prep school or J.C.
LINEBACKERS	Height	Weight	Speed	High School/J.C.
Courtney Upshaw (Pics)	6-3	223	4.7	Eufaula HS; Eufaula, AL
Rivals Rating -	Scout Rating -			Commited: 6/07/2007
"It was always where I wanted to go," Upshaw says. "I toured the facilities and decided go ahead and commit." "He's a guy with instincts," says Eufaula head coach Dan Klages. "He understands the game. He understands angles and leverage. He takes no false steps. He just makes plays." Upshaw, who did not play as a Soph, emerged as a Jr with 96 tackles, 12 sacks, & 2 INTs. He returned 1 int for a TD. The plan is for Upshaw to be an outside LB at the Capstone. Upshaw chose Alabama over Auburn, Kentucky, Georgia, LSU, and Clemson.
Jerrell Harris (Pics)	6-3	220	4.5	Gadsden City HS; Gadsden, AL
Rivals Rating -	Scout Rating -			Commited: 2/06/2008
Harris plays the run well, can rush the passer and also excels in pass coverage. He can also put his hand down and get after the quarterback. Harris has good size, speed and sees the field well. He plays with discipline and patience and seems to diagnose the play quickly. Harris is tough against the run and sheds blockers with ease. He tackles well. Against the pass he seems comfortable in coverage, showing good vision, and anticipation. As a Senior, he had 145 tackles (97 solo), 16 tackles for loss, 3 pass break-ups, 20 QB pressures, 4 caused fumbles, 3 recovered fumbles. He also returned 1 fumble for a TD and scored on an int return. 2007 Awards: ASWA First Team All-State and Super 12. Under-Armour All-Star game Orlando. Finalist for Alabama's Mr. Football, Orlando Sentinel All-Southern Team Alabama Linebacker, Parade Magazine All American Team 2007, AJC Super Southern 100 LB. As a Junior, Harris compiled 130 tackles, 3 ints and 2 sacks. Harris was awarded first team All-State honors by ASWA for his play on the defensive line for his 2006 junior season. Says Harris, "I'm versatile and have a nose for the football. I'm also very aggressive and can find my way to the ball. I never give up. I still want to get better at taking on blocks and hand placement and technique."
DEFENSIVE BACKS	Height	Weight	Speed	High School/J.C.
Wesley Neighbors (Pics)	6-1½	197	4.6	Huntsville HS; Huntsville, AL
Rivals Rating -	Scout Rating -			Commited: 4/02/2007
Neighbors is the grandson of former 2-time Alabama All-American Billy Neighbors & the son of former Tide All-SEC center Wes Neighbors. Neighbors is a safety that supports the run and plays the pass very well. He has good range and instincts. He takes good angles in run support and shows excellent closing speed and fundamentals when it comes to tackling. He does a nice job of reading the quarterback's eyes and breaking on the ball in coverage. He covers a lot of ground and he will come up and hit you. Neighbors also shows good hands and seems to always be around the ball. As a Soph, he recorded 51 tackles & 6 INTs. Returned kicks and participated on special teams. He was voted 1st-Team All-City, Honorable Mention All-Region and Huntsville Times All-Metro. As a Jr, voted 1st-Team Huntsville Times All-Metro, 1st-Team All-Region and 1st-Team All-City DB. He was also voted Permanent Team Captain by his teammates. At safety in his Jr year, he racked up 95 tackles & 4 INTs. He bench presses 250, squats 400 and power cleans 230. He has a 3.77 GPA & scored a 22 on the ACT. Neighbors chose Alabama over offers from Georgia Tech & Vandy.
Robert Lester (Pics)	6-2	202	4.58	Foley HS; Foley, AL
Rivals Rating -	Scout Rating -			Commited: 10/12/2007
Through 6 games in 2007, Lester has 4 int's. He's the leader of a defense that has surrendered just 45 points in 6 games."He's a physical defensive back," Coach Watson says. "He's been a two-year starter for us and he's made all the calls and checks for our defense. He's a smart player. He's gifted enough to make corner. In fact, some of the schools wanted him as a boundary corner. Others like him as a safety. Some even think he might grow into an outside linebacker. It all just depends on the system and how the coaches feel he'll fit in once he gets there."
Robby Green (Pics)	6-0	175	4.5	John Curtis HS; River Ridge, LA
Rivals Rating -	Scout Rating -			Commited: 12/11/2007
Green was a shutdown cornerback for one of the top defenses in the state as a junior. He picked off 4 passes, broke up 15 more and logged 30 tackles for powerhouse John Curtis; he benches 295 pounds, squats 410 and has a 33-inch vertical jump. According to Green, the decision was based on what the University can provide him off the field as well as what the Tide coaching staff can help him accomplish on it. "There are a lot of things about Alabama that made sense," he says. "First of all, they have great academic support. That's the first thing that I thought about when I wanted to make the decision. Then there's the coaching staff. I love the staff at Alabama. I went to their camp last summer and was very impressed working with Coach Saban. He's very, very intense and I like that. But the big thing is that all of the coaches at Alabama, especially Coach Saban, are hands-on coaches. They work hard on you. I'm committed now and I know what I have to do to play next season," he says. "Alabama has said that a freshman is more than likely going to start at one of the corner spots sometime next season, so I have to go in, work hard and show them that I can be the one." Green, who ranks as one of the south's top corners, ended his senior season with 45 tackles, 4 interceptions & 2 fumble recoveries in helping John Curtis repeat as the state's 2A champion. He carries a 2.8 and scored a 17 on the ACT. He will officially visit Alabama on January 11. Green's father, Robby Green, Sr., played for LSU in the 1980s. Green picked the Tide over Arizona State, Florida, LSU, Michigan, Ole Miss and Penn State, among others.
Alonzo Lawrence (Pics)	6-1	185	4.43	George County HS; Lucedale, MS
Rivals Rating -	Scout Rating -			Commited: 2/01/2008
Alonzo Lawrence is a talented two-way star who excels in all sports. As a Senior, Lawrence recorded 97 tackles, (74 solo), 4 sacks, 7 forced fumbles, 2 fumble recoveries, 2 fumbles returned for TDs and 3 interceptions. Lawrence also had 30 receptions for 772 yards and 11 TDs. He also returned 5 kick-offs and 1 punt for TDs. Says Lawrence, "I have good speed and am tough. I can press and jump and am really athletic, but I need to improve on my technique and precision, especially with my hands. It's big, real big, that Coach Saban coaches the defensive backs," Lawrence says. "To have the head coach coaching your position really helped with me. Coach Saban is one of the best defensive back coaches in the country. He is an expert. He can help me reach my potential." Says his HS Coach, "Alonzo is one of the best athletes that I have ever coached. He can return kicks and punts, play WR or DB. He is as talented as his older brother Co-Eric, but a bit more physical."
SPECIAL TEAMS (K)	Height	Weight	Speed	High School/J.C.
Corey Smith (Pics)	6-1	208	N/A	Musselman HS; Inwood, WV
Rivals Rating -	Scout Rating -			Commited: 3/24/2007
Although he didn't put up staggering numbers as a Jr, Smith is regarded by many as the nation's premier placekicker/punter. As a Jr, he was 21/22 on PATs & 3/8 on FGs and averaged 39 yards per punt. One reason Smith's stats were down was that some of his games were played in poor weather conditions. "Another reason for my punting average was because I had to pooch-punt quite a few times & it drove my average down," says Smith, who is noted for having a strong leg. Smith says he chose Alabama over W. Virginia. He was also being heavily recruited by Florida, Virginia, and Virginia Tech.

QB	Height	Weight	Speed	High School/J.C
Nick Fanuzzi (pic)	6-3	205	4.6	Churchill HS; San Antonio, TX
"I just felt very comfortable on my official visit to Alabama over the weekend," Fanuzzi says."I liked the coaching staff at Alabama," Fanuzzi says. "Coach Saban told me that I was their guy." During Senior season, Fanuzzi earned All-American honors after totaling over 2,600 yards of offense and accounting for 24 TDs. Fanuzzi recently played in the U.S. Army HS All-Star Game in San Antonio.
RB	Height	Weight	Speed	High School/J.C
Jamar Taylor (pic)	5-9½	205	4.6	Lakeland Senior HS; Lakeland, FL
As a junior, Taylor lined up at RB. In spite of sharing the rushing load with tailback Chris Rainey, who is committed to Florida, Taylor managed to churn out 1,217 yards and 27 touchdowns. Jamar is your typical SEC tailback -- he's big, strong, and he's got the speed to get to the corner. He's really a FB, but his team used him as a RB. Sometimes he'd line up in the one-back as well. Other times, he would be in a 2-back set. To show you what kind athlete he is, his freshman year he was at TB. As a sophomore, he was used at OLB on his HS state championship team. Last year, he was the FB on another state championship team. Jamar chose the Tide over Tennessee, Pitt and West Virginia.
Demetrius Goode (pic)	5-10	190	4.32	Hargrave Military Prep; Chatham, VA
As a 3-year starter at Troup County HS in LaGrange, GA, Goode ran for over 3,000 yards. Goode spent the past season at Hargrave Military."He's a super player," says Troup County HS head coach Bubba Jeter. "He's a power runner with speed. He has great hands. He's a great kick returner, too. I've been at Troup County 22 years and he's the best I've seen."
FB	Height	Weight	Speed	High School/J.C
Jeramie Griffin (pic)	6-1	220	4.6	South Panola HS; Batesville, MS
Named 1st team All-State as a senior by the Clarion Ledger. In his Senior year, he rushed for 1,288 yards and 19 touchdowns. Griffin never lost a game in high school and his South Panola Tigers own the state record for consectuive wins. Griffin is a 2-yr starter for the Tigers and has rushed for over 2,000 yards during this time frame. And this is with having to share the ball with several other talented backs. He was a 1st Team All-State selection at FB by the Mississippi Coaches Association for the 2005 season. "Compared to all the places I've been, there's no place like what I saw at Alabama," Griffin says. "It was a great time. I like the campus a lot. The facilities are nice. The whole coaching staff is great. There's just no comparison to Alabama." Griffin was specifically impressed with Tide running backs coach Joe Pendry. "We talked about how he was going to use me," Griffin says. "They want to use me at running back and at fullback. That's what I'm looking for."
WR	Height	Weight	Speed	High School/J.C
Darius Hanks (pic)	6-1	175	4.4	Norcross, HS; Norcross, GA
Some might consider wide receiver Darius Hanks a sleeper. But Norcross, Georgia head coach Keith Maloof calls Hanks the real deal. "He's one of the smoothest receivers I've ever coached," Maloof told TI on Monday. "He can do anything. He can play quarterback, wide receiver, defensive back… anything. He's just a special athlete. He's good enough to play on either side of the ball in college," Maloof said. "Alabama likes him primarily as a receiver." Hanks, who had offers from UAB, Houston, Kent State and Jacksonville State, chose the Tide for many reasons. "Tradition… Coach Saban… the players there now… the environment… there are many reasons to pick Alabama," Hanks says. "It was the obvious thing for me to do." Missed all but 5 games of his junior season after suffering a broken leg. Still managed to collect 378 yds receiving and 2 TDs. As a senior, Hanks had 55 catches for 857 yards and 8 TDs and also picked off 6 passes as a Free Safety on defense.
Brandon Gibson (pic)	6-2	190	4.55	UMS Prep HS; Mobile, AL
Brandon Gibson is a fantastic athlete that really understands how to use his talent on the football field. As a WR he can make the tough catches over the middle, times the ball well for jump balls, and can take the short routes making a move for a long gain all along showing superb hands. He is not a burner but his acceleration is very quick and he is smooth in running allowing him to keep his full speed going through arm tackles. In the state title game in 2005, Gibson finished the game with 7 catches for 50 yds and 1 TD. His junior season was impressive with 43 catches for 750 yards and 13 touchdowns. Gibson was named the Most Valuable Receiver for the Bulldogs and made the All-State team as an Athlete. A 5A All-State selection, Gibson says he had 48 catches for 795 yards and 8 TDs as a senior. He scored a 20 on the ACT. Gibson reports a 250 bench and 360 squat.
Marquis Maze	5-9½	163	4.4	Tarrant HS; Tarrant, AL
Maze is a versatile player playing several positions for his prep squad. He rushed for over 1,000 yards and 19 TDs in 2005. He recorded over 450 yards receiving and 3 TDs. He has speed to burn, and he lines up on special teams for the Wildcats recording close to 300 yards on kick-off returns. In just 5 games this season, Maze racked up approximately 1,200 all-purpose yards and 15 TDs. Maze reports a 3.2 GPA and scored a 17 on the ACT.
OL	Height	Weight	Speed	High School/J.C
Patrick Crump (pic)	6-3	285	5.2	Hoover HS; Hoover, AL
Crump played in the Offense-Defense All-American Bowl in Fort Lauderdale. He is the nephew of former Tide defensive back Ala Pizzitola and linebacker Rickey Gilliland. He carries a 2.8 GPA and scored a 19 on the ACT. Will NOT Grayshirt - he will enroll in Fall 2007.
William Vlachos (pic)	6-1½	290	5.2	Mountain Brook HS; Birmingham, AL
As a senior, Vlachos graded out at 94% and had 136 knockdown blocks. He received All-State honors and was 1 of 3 finalists for the 6A Lineman of the Year Award. "I improved my speed and pass protection this year." Vlachos says. "I played tackle and it helped me. I think I played hard every snap. "From now until I get to Alabama, I want to get bigger, stronger, faster, and I'd like to develop a relationship with whoever they bring in as the OL coach. I was excited when I heard Coach Saban had been hired," says Vlachos. "There wasn't a coach out there that we could get who had a better reputation. He was the one I was hoping we would get." Vlachos bench presses 415 and squats 550. He carries a 2.6 core GPA and scored a 22 on the ACT. Will NOT Grayshirt - he will enroll in Fall 2007.
TE	Height	Weight	Speed	High School/J.C
Chris Underwood (pic)	6-4	215	4.62	Vestavia Hills HS; Birmingham, AL
Prior to his 1/27 visit, Chris Underwood was a relative unknown to most Tide fans. After being ignored by the previous staff, the 6-4, 215-lb with 4.62 speed finally got the call from Coach Middleton. And the rest, as they say, is history. Underwood was mulling over offers from S. Miss and UCLA, with the Bruins holding the lead until 1/27. For the Birmingham area product, his trip to the Capstone couldn't have gone any better. Underwood carries a 3.3 GPA and scored a 24 on the ACT.
DT/DE	Height	Weight	Speed	High School/J.C
Alex Watkins (pic)	6-4	218	4.6	Haywood HS, Brownsville, TN
In junior campaign, he racked up 90 tackles and 15½ sacks. Watkins' 15½ sacks last season was just short of the Haywood HS record, which was set by former Virginia Tech star Cory Moore. "All I needed was one more sack and the record would've been mine," Watkins says. Watkins bench presses 295 and squats 400. He reports a 2.6 GPA and scored an 18 on the ACT. Watkins was named the 3A Lineman of the Year in Tennessee. He recorded 103 tackles, 19 for loss, and 6 sacks this season.
Alfred McCullough (pic)	6-2	300	5.2	Athens, AL
McCullough, who is ranked among the South's top defensive linemen, earned All-State honors his junior year after racking up 67 tackles and 10 sacks. "I'm good at stopping the run and I can also rush the passer," McCullough says. "I also consider myself to be a hard worker." McCullough received 5A All-State honors this year after making 61 tackles. McCullough has made an 18 on the ACT and is on track to qualify academically.
Kerry Murphy (pic)	6-4	330	5.1	Hoover HS; Hoover, AL
"When I looked at the whole situation with Coach Saban, I knew Alabama was the place for me," says the 6-4, 330-pound defensive tackle from Hoover, who committed to Alabama during his visit in January. "Coach Saban is going to turn the whole program around." Murphy, who is considered one of the state's elite prospects, chose Alabama over Auburn & Miami. Murphy played in the Offense-Defense All-American game, which was held in Fort Lauderdale. Murphy had over 50 tackles as a senior. He still has work to do to qualify. Murphy benches 315, squats 415 and power cleans 295. HEADED TO PREP SCHOOL
Chavis Williams (pic)	6-5	220	4.6	Dora HS; Dora, AL
As a DE this past season, Williams had 127 tackles, 12 sacks and 5 tackles for losses. He was named 1st-Team 4A All-State. Williams bench presses 315 and squats 465. He carries a 2.9 GPA and scored a 19 on the ACT. "Alabama wants him as an outside linebacker," HS Coach Wright says. "They are very excited about getting some help at the LB position. They love his great range and speed. They think he's going to help them a lot. They know he can play DE. But they want to start him out at OLB and go from there. I'll say this," Wright adds, "he's going to be successful at Alabama. I promise you that."
Nick Gentry (pic)	6-1	272	4.85	Prattville HS; Prattville, AL
Gentry, considered one of the state's top prospects, had a super junior season with 100 tackles, 22 sacks, 16 tackles for losses, and he broke up 16 passes. Says his HS Coach, "He's a great pass rusher. He broke our single-season sack record last year, which was held by Bobby Greenwood, so that's saying something. Nick is a real tenacious player. He's football smart. He understands blocking schemes and loves the game. He's just a relentless player." Gentry bench presses 315, squats 500 and hang cleans 425. He carries a 3.0 GPA.
Luther Davis (pic)	6-4	255	4.8	West Monroe HS; Monroe LA
As a junior, Luther finished with 74 tackles, 6 sacks, 10 QB hurries & 14 tackles for a loss. He was named to the 1st Team All-State, District, All-N'East LA squads for his play on the field. As a senior he had 68 tackles, 13 sacks, 8 forced fumbles, 22 tackles for loss, 4 fumble recoveries, 5 blocked FGs and 2 interceptions. Davis reports a 2.8 GPA and a 19 ACT. Says Davis, "My strength is I'm quick off the ball and my knowledge of the game. I've studied the game since I was 6 and I respect it. I want to work on getting faster. I know a 4.7 is not bad for my size, but speed is such a big factor at the next level. Another thing I want to work on is my maturity...becoming a team leader." Davis benches 325, squats 505 & has a power power clean of 315.
Jeremy Elder (pic)	6-3	276	4.69	North Clayton HS; College Park, GA
Elder has outstanding speed and athleticism. For a player that runs so well, Elder plays with exceptional leverage and isn't afraid to do the dirty work inside. He can improve on his initial burst off the line of scrimmage and his technique to get off of blocks, but this is a lineman with big time potential. "I'm excited about having a chance to play under Coach Saban, knowing that he has college and NFL experience. I want to help him and Alabama win championships." As a senior, Elder had 50 tackles and 6 sacks, and returned a fumble 65-yards for a TD. He bench presses 325 and squats 525. He reports a 2.5 GPA.
Josh Chapman (pic)	6-1	280	4.9	Hoover HS; Hoover, AL
As a junior, Chapman recorded 65 tackles, 6 sacks & 3 forced fumbles. Chapman records a 370 bench press, 550 squat and 325 power clean. Chapman had an excellent senior season, posting 100 tackles, 23 for loss, and 2 sacks.
LB	Height	Weight	Speed	High School/J.C
Jennings Hester (pic)	6-3	228	4.7	Marist HS, Atlanta, GA
As a junior, Hester led Marist with 105 tackles and nine tackles for losses a sack & 2 forced fumbles from his middle linebacker spot. "Alabama is thinking I'll be a middle linebacker," says Hester. "If I don't play in the middle, I'll play the SAM [strongside] spot. It all depends on how much weight I gain." Hester was also being recruited by Boston College, Duke, Virginia Tech, Georgia Tech and Vanderbilt. Hester reports a 310 bench press and a 330 hang clean.
Rolando McClain (pic)	6-3½	245	4.7	Decatur, AL
Playing linebacker in his junior season, McClain recorded 104 tackles, 11 tackles for loss and two sacks. And he expects to line up at the same spot on the Alabama defense."Alabama is getting an aggressive player. Off the field, I'm nice and humble, but when I step on the field, I bring a lot of excitement and I keep the fans into the game." McClain reports a 3.1 core GPA and ACT score of 17. He bench presses 310, squats 465 and power cleans 300. McClain played in the Offense-Defense HS All-American Game in Fort Lauderdale. McClain had 125 tackles and six sacks in his Senior season.
DB	Height	Weight	Speed	High School/J.C
Chris Lett (pic)	6-1	212	4.5	Pensacola HS; Pensacola, FL
Lett had 29 tackles and 4 interceptions in his junior season, and was one of the top prospects in the state of Florida. Lett recorded 19 tackles and a pair of interceptions this season. He benches 315, squats 455 and power cleans 255. He reports a 2.8 GPA and an ACT score of 17. He picked Alabama over Florida, FSU & Auburn.
Elliott McGaskin (pic) (grayshirt)	6-0	191	4.6	B.C. Rain HS; Mobile, AL
McGaskin accepted the Tide's grayshirt offer over S. Carolina, W. Virginia, Purdue, Vanderbilt, Illinois, Houston, LA-Monroe, LA-Lafayette and S. Florida. As a grayshirt, McGaskin will sign with Alabama in February but will not join the team on scholarship until January 2008. McGaskin, who also played RB, rushed for 602 yards and scored 8 touchdowns last season. On defense, he had 24+ tackles, 2 sacks and 1 interception. WILL BEGIN CAREER AT JONES JUNIOR COLLEGE
Kareem Jackson (pic)	5-11	190	4.5	Fork Union Military Academy, VA
Jackson's visit in January went so well that he's decided to stay in Tuscaloosa. "I told them I was ready to go ahead and commit," says Jackson. "They told me that, because I'm already eligible, I could go ahead and start classes tomorrow, and that's what I'm going to do." Jackson was a standout RB for Westside HS in Macon, GA in 2005. This past season, he played in the secondary at Fork Union, where he had 5 interceptions. Jackson says the Tide staff plans to use him at CB and on kick returns.
Tarence Farmer	6-1	191	4.45	St. Pius HS; Houston, TX
Farmer earned all-dsitrcit honors during his sophomore and junior seasons. He had 730 yards and nine touchdowns as a junior. As a senior, Farmer had 1,109 yards and 13 TDs receiving as a WR (he played extremely well on BOTH sides of the ball). He returned 4 kickoffs and 3 punts for TDs. He had 3 interceptions. He returned an interception for a TD. He also returned a fumble for a TD. Farmer also considered offers from Tennessee, Oklahoma State and Kansas. "He had a lot of other offers, but he narrowed it down pretty early," HS Coach Ledet says. "It was Tennessee, Oklahoma State and Nebraska. But when Coach Saban got there, that's when Tarence became interested in Alabama." Farmer sports a 2.5 GPA and scored a 20 on the ACT.
Michael Ricks (pic)	6-2	185	4.5	R.Hubbard HS; Courtland, AL - (NE Miss JC)
A standout on both sides of the ball, Ricks could play safety or WR on the college level. Through 13 games as a senior and a deep run into the playoffs, Ricks had 1,000 yards rushing and 750 yards receiving. On defense, he had 10 interceptions and 75 tackles. Ricks was named All-State as a Junior. He switched to safety at NE Miss JC, and immediately became one of the top JUCO players in the country. Over the last 2 seasons, Ricks amassed nearly 100 tackles and 7 interceptions. He has excellent speed and is hailed as a fierce hitter. Although Ricks is talented enough to crack next season's starting lineup, he has to qualify in order to have any chance of doing so. He bench presses 260 and squats 475. ACADEMICALLY INELIGIBLE as of 8/02/07

QB	Height	Weight	Speed	High School/J.C
Greg McElroy	6-2	205	4.8	Southlake-Carroll HS; Dallas, TX
QB/ATH	Height	Weight	Speed	High School/J.C
Earl Alexander	6-4	208	4.5	Central HS; Phenix City, AL
ATH	Height	Weight	Speed	High School/J.C
Travis Sikes	6-4	200	4.5	Christ Persbyterian; Nashville, TN
RB	Height	Weight	Speed	High School/J.C
Mike Ford (Re-sign)	6-2	205	4.45	Hargrave Military Prep; Chatham, VA
WR	Height	Weight	Speed	High School/J.C
Mike McCoy	6-2	200	4.5	NW Rankin HS; Brandon, MS
Nikita Stover (Re-sign)	6-1	195	4.5	Ittawamba C.C.; Hartselle, AL
OL	Height	Weight	Speed	High School/J.C
David Ross	6-3.5	295	5.1	Homewood HS; Homewood, AL
Taylor Pharr	6-6	270	4.9	Shades Valley HS; Birmingham, AL
Brian Motley	6-2	274	5.2	Autaugaville, AL
Alex Stadler (left the team 10/17/07)	6-6	300	5.2	Libery HS; Bealeton, VA
Cole Harvey (Re-sign)	6-2	260	4.9	Lincoln HS; Tallahassee, FL
TE	Height	Weight	Speed	High School/J.C
Preston Dial	6-4	245	4.75	UMS-Wright HS; Mobile, AL
DB	Height	Weight	Speed	High School/J.C
Andy Davis	6-0	205	4.43	Briarwood Christian HS; Birmingham, AL
Marquis Johnson	6-0	180	4.5	Booker HS; Sarasota, FL
Tremayne Coger	5-11	175	4.5	Central HS; Columbia, TN
Sam Burnthall (Re-sign)	6-2	195	4.6	Decatur, AL
Justin Woodall	6-1	210	4.6	Lafayette County HS; Oxford, MS
Jake Jones	6-0	180	4.5	Mountain Brook HS; Mountain Brook, AL
Marcus Udell	5-11	180	4.4	Godby HS; Tallahassee, FL
LB	Height	Weight	Speed	High School/J.C
Charlie Higgenbotham	6-0	210	4.6	Mountain Brook HS; Birmingham, AL
Charlie Kirschman	6-3	225	4.65	Nease HS; Jacksonville, FL
LeBronski Hutchins	6-3	190	4.4	Benjamin Russel HS; Alexander City, AL
Recardo Wright	6-2	220	4.5	Pacelli HS; Columbus, GA
DL	Height	Weight	Speed	High School/J.C
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QB	Height	Weight	Speed	High School/J.C
Jimmy Barnes	6-5	225	5.0	Los Alamitos, CA
Jimmy Johns	6-2	225	4.65	Brookhaven, MS
John Parker Wilson	6-2	205	4.7	Hoover, AL
ATH	Height	Weight	Speed	High School/J.C
Desmond Jennings	6-1	188	4.45	Pinson Valley HS; Pinson, AL
RB	Height	Weight	Speed	High School/J.C
Ali Sharrief	5-10	190	4.5	N. Jackson HS; Stevenson, AL
Glen Coffee	6-0	207	4.4	Fort Walton Beach, FL
Mike Ford	6-2	205	4.4	Sarasota, FL
Roy Upchurch	6-0	195	4.4	Godby HS; Tallahassee, FL
WR	Height	Weight	Speed	High School/J.C
Nick Kyles	6-2.5	189	4.58	Baldwin HS; Milledgeville, GA
OL	Height	Weight	Speed	High School/J.C
Cole Harvey	6-3	255	4.9	Lincoln HS; Tallahassee, FL