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2000 BAMA RECRUITING CLASS

Name: Pos. Ht/Wt 40yd
(sec)
HS/JC Comments:
Antwan Odom DE 6'7"/260 4.7 Alma Bryant HS
Bayou Le Batre, AL
Has finally qualified academically
Derrian Walker WR 5'11"/180 4.4 Jess Lanier HS
Bessemer, AL
Should have a great career at Bama at WR; committed to Bama on 9/29
Carlos Andrews SS,RB 6'0"/200 4.5 Tallahassee-
Godby HS
Tallahassee, FL
As a Jr, rushed for 1117 yds/8 TDs on 132 carries. On defense, had 84 tackles, 2 int's, and 4 sacks; committed to Bama on 9/30
Aries Monroe DE 6'2"/236 4.33 Coffeyville JC
Kansas
JUCO All-American LB/DE who signed with Tide 2 years ago but went JUCO route; signed with Bama on 12/16; will participate in spring drills at Bama
Matthew Sanders P 6'2"/215 4.7 Ashville HS
Ashville, AL
As Jr, was named to Super All-State team averaging a massive 47.3/punt; committed to Bama on 9/1
Thurman Ward DB 6'2"/185 4.5 Starkville, MS As 3-year starter at free safety, Ward has 8 career int's; as QB this season ,passed for 960 yards and 12 TDs, and rushed for 826 yards and 11 TDs; projected to play FS at Bama; committed to Bama on 11/16
Donnie Lowe LB 6'3"/235 4.75 La Vergne HS
La Vergne, TN
2-way player in HS plays MLB and FB; this season rushed for 819 yards and has made 133 tackles and 2 sacks; last season chosen as All Mid-State and Honorable Mention All-State; 4.0 student; committed to Bama on 11/9
Harold James LB 6'1"/218 4.5 Osceola HS
Osceola, AR
All-American RB/DB chose Bama over Ark and Tenn; carried 78 times for 799 yards and 13 TDs this season; top performance was 7 carries for 247 yards and four TDs; As SS, had 2 int's, one of which returned for a TD; projected to be an OLB; SuperPrep All-American; rated the #1 prospect in Arkansas by SuperPrep; was rated the #10 prospect in the nation by The Sporting News; committed to Bama on 11/12
Evan Mathis OL 6'5"/255 5.1 Homewood HS
Graded out over 80% on his blocking; recorded 56 tackles and 6 sacks on defense; nephew of former Tide All-American defensive lineman Bob Baumhower; committed to Bama on 12/7; will visit Bama on 1/21
Gerard Clark DL/OLB 6'7"/265 4.61 Mainland HS
Daytona Beach, FL
Commited last year, but was academically ineligible; went to Milford Prep this past year and has now qualified and plans to enroll next fall at Bama; at Milford, had 75 tackles and 8 sacks; in HS, he made 262 tackles and 30 sacks; Should make an immediate impact; Will visit Bama on 1/21
Wesley Britt OL 6'8"/290 5.1 Cullman HS
Cullman, AL
All-State Selection; the state's best OL and one of the best in the South; Alabama Sportswriters Asssociation's Class 5A Lineman of the Year; Top 5 prospect by College Sports' Southeastern Recruiting due to NFL prototype physique; One lure for the Cullman standout was the reputation of Alabama offensive coordinator/line coach Neil Callaway. "I like Coach Callaway's style. It appeals to me," he said. "I think he's proven he can push you and teach you, making you a better player."; plans to wear #74 after Hogan graduates; chose Bama over Florida; committed to Bama on 12/25; will visit Bama on 1/7
Jason Rawls LB 6'0"/212 4.5 Statesboro, GA Says the Crimson Tide coaching staff has done the best job recruiting him; emerged this season after making 92 tackles in 6 games; projected as an outside linebacker at Bama; finished the season with 99 tackles, 3 sacks and 3 ints; returned 1 int 76 yards for a TD; Commited to Bama on 1/12
Danny Martz OL 6'4"/290 5.2 DeMatha
Catholic HS
Hyattsville, MD
This past season was the first for Martz as a starter; He anchored the line as an OT but could play guard or center at Bama; Chose Tide over Rutgers and Marshall; Commited to Bama on 1/13
Chris James DB 6'1"/180 4.32 Dougherty HS
Albany, GA
Played QB and Corner in HS; had 3 ints his senior year; Commited to Bama on 1/16
Anthony Bryant DT 6'3"/322 4.84 Newbern
Sunshine HS
USA Today First Team All-American; racked up 178 tackles and 11 sacks as a Sr; As TE, caught 15 passes for 440 yards and 6 TD's; Commited to Bama on 1/18
Reggie Cordy OL 6'3"/278 5.1 Dublin, GA Chose Bama over South Florida & Eastern Kentucky; Commited to Bama on 1/19
Cornelius Wortham LB 6'2"/200 4.5 Calhounn City, MS Chose Bama over Tennessee; considered one of the top outside linebackers in the South; finished last season with 115 tackles and 6 sacks; Commited to Bama on 1/24
Raymon Hudson CB 5'10"/205 4.45 Holmes County HS
Bonifay, FL
signed with Bama last year, but didn't qualify; passed NCAA Clearinghouse on 2/16/00 to play at Bama; Hudson's time in the weight room paid off. He added 13 lbs of solid muscle and his bench press increased from 380 to 410; at Holmes Co, rushed for 4,901 yards and 52 TDs; intercepted 5 passes, one of those returned 93 yards for a TD; committed to Bama in Dec '99
Gary McNealy OL/DL 6'4"/290 4.9 Taylor County HS
Perry, FL
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Leonard Fulgham WR 6'2"/200 4.5 Montevallo, AL .
Derrick Woods WR 5'9"/165 4.5 Melrose HS
Memphis, TN
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Mac Tyler DT 6'6"/328 5.0 Jess Lanier HS
Bessemer, AL
#1 HS prospect in Alabama, BP 400, The News list of "Super Seniors"; Official visit was in October and commited on 10/12; Did not qualify academically, so will attend Milfordd Prep School this spring; Hopes to sign again with Bama in the future
Justin Smiley OL 6'4"/292 5.1 SE Bulloch HS
Brooklet, GA
One of the South's top prospects; plans to wear number 78 at Alabama and room with Wesley Britt; chose Alabama over Florida; Committed 1/16
Naugtyn McKay-Loescher DL 6'3"/240 4.5 Central
Tech HS
Toronto,
Canada
Had committed to Michigan State, but chose the Tide; received All-American honors after racking up 53 tackles and 16 sacks; considered the top player in Canada
Triandos Luke WR 6'1"/175 4.5 Central HS
Phoenix City, AL
Considered the state's top skill player; caught 30 passes for 604 yards and 6 TD's; committed on 1/12
Maurice Mitchell OL 6'8"/320 5.0 Dougherty HS
Albany, GA
One of the nation's top OL; Turned down Auburn and Georgia; Retook the SAT to try and qualify (core classes are ok) - he thinks he passed it... but we'll see; Committed on 2/1
Tarry Givens WR 6'5"/200 4.5 Godby HS
Tallahassee, FL
Probably will not qualify academically, but Bama has assured him he has a scholarship if he's eligibles; Will probably attend JC or prep school next fall; Committed on 1/23
Albert Means WR 6'6"/310 4.9 Memphis
Trezevant HS
Memphis, TN
All-American DT; Mr. Football in Tennessee; racked up 85 solo tackles, 35 assists and 9 sacks; intercepted 3 passes and returned 2 of those for TDs; Committed on 2/2
Shawn Oglesby DE 6'7"/245 4.6 City College
San Francisco
San Fran.,CA
1st-Team JUCO All-American; Eligible to participate in Spring Practice 2000; Committed on 2/2
Connie Brown DB 6'2"/210 4.5 City College
San Francisco
San Fran.,CA
1st-Team JUCO All-American; Committed on 2/2
Brooks Daniels LB 6'3"/200 4.4 Hamilton Co HS
Jasper, FL
One of the nation's top LB's; HS All-American last year; beat out Georgia and Clemson; may not qualify academically?; Committed on 2/1


1999 BAMA RECRUITING CLASS

C Dennis Alexander 6-5 315 Memphis, TN/Westwood
RB Santonio Beard 6-1 205 Nashville, TN/Pearl-Cohn
DB Hirchel Bolden 5-10 190 Dothan/Dothan
DL Robert Branch 6-3 305 Tuscaloosa/Central
WR Antonio Carter 5-9 180 Tallahassee, FL/Rickards
DL Gerard Clark 6-7 255 Daytona Beach, FL/Mainland
DB Gerald Dixon 5-11 185 Burtonsville, MD/Paint Branch
OL Dante Ellington 6-6 298 Leighton/Colbert Co.
OL/DL Alonzo Ephraim 6-3 280 Birmingham/Wenonah
WR Leonard Fulgham 6-3 185 Montevallo/Montevallo
TE/LB Michael Gaines 6-3 255 Tallahassee, FL/Florida
TE Casey Gilbert 6-4 270 Pascagoula, MS/Pascagoula
WR Brandon Greer 6-2 195 Rainbow City/Westbrook
DB Christian T. Harris 6-1 210 Clinton, TN/Anderson Co.
DB Ray Hudson 5-10 190 Bonifay, FL/Holmes Co.
DL Jarrett Johnson 6-4 268 Chiefland, FL/Chiefland
DB Charles Jones 6-1 180 Waynesboro, GA/Burke Cp.
DL Kenny King 6-4 270 Daphne/Daphne
DB Milo Lewis (JUCO Transfer) 6-0 190 Mountain View, CA/CC of S.F.
OL Matt Lomax 6-4 295 Mobile/UMS-Wright
DB Roberto McBride 5-9 165 Lakeland, FL/Kathleen
DL Garry McNealy 6-4 270 Perry, FL/Taylor Co.
RB Brandon Miree 6-2 228 Cincinnati, OH/Winton Woods
DL David Paine 6-7 260 Memphis, TN/Melrose
LB Josh Parker 6-4 205 Crawfordville, FL/Wakulla
LB Dave Peterson 6-3 230 Bristol, FL/Liberty Co.
LB Saleem Rasheed 6-3 220 Birmingham/Shades Valley
FB/LB Jeremy Walker 6-3 250 Prattville/Prattville
DL Leslie Williams 6-5 225 Stone Mtn., Ga./Stone Mtn.
WR Derrick Woods 5-9 175 Memphis, TN/Melrose


1998 BAMA RECRUITING CLASS

Name: Pos. Ht/Wt 40yd(sec) HS/JC Comments:
Lannis Baxley OL 6'7"/255 5.2 Burke County HS
Waynesboro, GA
1st-Team 3-A All-State performer, tall, good frame, long arms, and quick feet
Marvin Brown FB 6'0"/244 4.7 DeMatha Hs
Hyattsville, MD
As Sr, avg. 9 yds/carry, 111 rushes for 927 yds/12 TDs, caught 9 for 84 yds
Sam Collins WR 6'2"/185 4.55 Fayette Co. HS
Fayette, AL
Alabama's all-time leading receiver (165 career receptions/3500+ yds)
Marvin Constant RB 6'2"/247 4.6 Central HS
Tuscaloosa, AL
AL's 3rd best HS Prospect, Sporting News Top 25 List, ESPN's Top 100 Prospects for '98
Victor Ellis LB 6'2"/215 4.5 Red Bank HS
Chattanooga, TN
As a JR/SR, had 164 tackles & 10 int's
Ahmaad Galloway RB 6'0"/200 4.5 Millington HS
Millington, TN
Rated as TN's best RB, As JR/SR ran for 2000+ yds each season, an "Emmitt Smith with more speed", ESPN's Top 100 Prospects for '98.
Darius Gilbert LB 6'2"/210 4.6 Oxford HS
Oxford, AL
250 BP, 2-time All-State selection, Honorable Mention USA Today All-American, ESPN's Top 100 Prospects for '98, Birmingham's 10 Most Wanted List, SOPH had 100+ tackles, JR had 135 tackles 9 int, SR had 96 tackles 4 int, has style like former Tider Ralph Staten
Cornelius Griffin DL 6'4"/270 4.8 Pike County HS
Brundridge, AL
One of the top DL prospects in Mississippi
Damien Jones ATH 6'2"/200 4.5 Vigor HS
Prichard, AL
Excels at WR, RB, or DB, one of the best athletes in the South, Rushed for 228 yds and passed for 100+ yds against Tyler Watts in a playoff game. Will play baseball or go to JUCO.
Terry Jones,Jr. TE/DE 6'5"/250 4.7 Central HS
Tuscaloosa, AL
All-State selection in '96 with 85 tackles, 2 QB sacks, 3 ints. Did not play SR year. Son of Bama strength/cond. coach, Terry Jones.
Canary Knight DE 6'3"/250 4.55 City College of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
JUCO All-American, SR had 96 tackles, 25 tackles for loss, 7 QB sax, 4 blocked FG's, and 90-yd int for TD, one of the most dominent players the Tide will sign, played with recruit Miguel Merritt. Thanks to Ronnie Cottrell for landing this gem.
Eric Locke ATH 5'9"/185 4.4 Murfreesboro HS
Memphis, TN
340 BP, JR was "DB of the year" in TN, can play anywhere on the field, David Palmer clone, As QB totaled nearly 1600 yds, makes tacklers miss
Kenric Lott OL 6'5"/310 5.1 Jones JC
Blackshear, GA
In HS was All-State Selection, as JUCO and All-American, as OL, avg 250 yds/gm. for Jones (RB). Chose Bama over FSU.
Ray Marshall OL 6'5"/300 5.0 Montevallo HS
Montevallo, AL
350 BP
Miguel Merritt SS/LB 6'2"/220 4.5 City College of San Francisco
San Francisco, SF
As SR, 1st-Team JUCO All-American, 7 ints, 8 sacks, and 3 ints for TD's, played with recruit Canary Knight
Freddie Milons WR 5'11"/175 4.4 Starkville HS
Starkville, MS
"David Palmer", only faster, passed 99/190 for 1517 yds, 14 TDs, 5 ints, rushed 280 for 1976 yds & 30 TDs, ESPN's Top 100 Prospects for '98, Pigskin Preps Top WR Prospects, 2nd-Team USA Today All-American
Mario Monds DL 6'5"/340 4.8 Hutchinson JC 500 BP, Last season, 65 tackles, 18 for losses, 7 for QB sacks. Must attend summer school to graduate.
Aries Monroe LB 6'2"/220 4.55 Godby HS
Tallahassee, FL
As JR/SR (as JR, played with injured shoulder), had 76 tackles, 54 solos, 22 assisted, 12 QB sacks, 15 tackles for loss, 12 QB hurries and 4 fumble recoveries. DE prospect with excellent speed and quickness. Might go the JUCO route.
Kendall Moorehead DL 6'4"/270 4.6 Melrose HS
Memphis, TN
385 BP, As a SR recorded 150+ tackles & 22 QB Sacks, Pre-season SUPERPREP All-American, ESPN's Top 100 Prospects for '98, Nation's Top 50 HS Prospects
Johnovan Morgan DL/TE 6'4"/270 4.7 Carol City HS
Miami, FL
1/2-brother of Crimson Tide legend Derrick Thomas.
Reggie Myles DB 5'11"/180 4.5 Pascagoula HS
Pascagoula, MS
As SR, had 4 ints, 2 returned for TD's, 10 pass knockdowns, blocked a FG, and returned 2 punts for TDs...Pigskin Preps top CB prospect in the South, could be corner/punt returner for Bama next season.
Marico Portis OL 6'4"/300 4.8 Vigor HS
Prichard, AL
420 BP, All-State Selection, USA Today All-American Honorable Mention, rated as the best OL to come out of Mobile since Willie Anderson
Bart Raulston OL 6'9"/316 5.4 Sylvania HS
Sylvania, AL
360 BP, Pre-Season SUPERPREP All-American
Shontua Ray RB 5'10"/185 4.3 Montevallo HS
Montevallo, AL
325 BP, Pre-SR rushed for 3871 yds and 39 TDs, AL's defending Class 4-A champion in 100m dash (10.5 sec)
Derek Sanders DL 6'5"/250 4.8 Washington Co. HS
Sandersville, GA
350 BP, Pigskin Preps Top 10 DT prospects, Tampa Tribune's National Top 100, 2-yr starter at WACO
Theo Sanders LB 6'3"/215 4.5 Shades Valley HS
Birmingham, AL
315 BP, super athlete with good size/speed
Luke Tucker
QB 6'0"/180 4.75 Fayette Co. HS
Fayette, AL
Lance Tucker's brother, last 2 seasons passed for almost 6000 yds, 50+ TDs, played with future recruit Sam Collins
Tyler Watts QB 6'4"/200 4.7 Pelham HS
Pelham, AL
Sporting News Top 25 List, Nation's Top 50 HS Prospects, Pre-Season SUPERPREP All-American, ESPN's Top 100 Prospects for '98, Top QB Prospect in AL, Nation's 6th highest offensive prospect, 5000+ career yds, As SR threw 1900 yds & 14 TDs and ran 500+ yds & 12 TDs
Phillip Weeks DB 6'1"/170 4.4 Union County HS
Lake Butler, FL
SR had 95 tackles, 6 ints, 1 blocked punt, and 3 FR's, from one of the elite HS football programs in the country, projected as a FS
Todd Whitmore OL/DL 6'5"/280 4.9 East Mississippi JC 390 BP, 2nd Team All-State (Miss JC), In JC had 75 tackles, 4 QB sacks & 13 QB pressures, has officially signed and will participage in spring drills


1997 BAMA RECRUITING CLASS

  • KECALF BAILEY, DB, 5-foot-10, 165 pounds, Central-Tuscaloosa - Parade All-America selection. ... No. 2 player in state on the Post-Herald's Ten Most Wanted list. ... No. 1 player on Pepsi Super Dozen team. ... Had 49 tackles, three interceptions, two forced fumbles, three pass breakups and nine blocked kicks. ... Runs the 40-yard dash in 4.3 seconds. ... Qualified.
  • MICHAEL BARFIELD, OL 6-4, 275, Northview-Dothan - No. 11 prospect in the state on the Post-Herald's Ten Most Wanted list. ... Earned all-state honors by grading out at 84 percent as a senior. ... SuperPrep magazine ranks him as the 18th best offensive lineman in the nation. ... Qualified.
  • SHAUN BOHANNON, RB, 6-2, 195, Oak Ridge, Tenn. - All-State selection and finalist for ``Mr. Football'' in Tennessee. ... Rushed for 2,511 yards and 36 TDs as a senior. ... Averaged 11 yards per carry. ... Returned four kickoffs for TDs.... Not qualified.
  • TRAVIS CARROLL, LB, 6-4, 230, Bolles-Jacksonville, Fla.- One of nine Bolles players to sign with a Division I program, and one of three to sign with Alabama. ... SuperPrep's No. 1 linebacker in the nation and No. 8 prospect overall in Florida. ... Made 150 tackles in 14 games as a senior. ...Qualified.
  • ADAM COX, RB, 6-1, 215, Walker County - No. 5 player in state on Post-Herald's Ten Most Wanted list. ... Could play TB or FB. ... Rushed for 1,400 yards and 20 touchdowns as a senior tailback and caught 10 passes for 200 yards. ... Finished his career with 4,427 total yards and 51 touchdowns. ... Qualified.
  • WILLIAM CUTHBERT, OL, 6-6, 340, Central-Fort Pierce, Fla.- Three-year starter who stood 6-4, 300 pounds as a sophomore. ... The lead blocker in Central's run-oriented offense. ... Earned all-state Class 5A honors. ... Chose Alabama over Georgia and Tennessee. ... Qualified.
  • MARLON DAVIS, TE, 6-7, 235, Dodge County, Ga. - More than 800 yards receiving in three seaons. ... Could play at tight end or defensive end, but he is not expected to qualify academically. ... If he doesn't qualify, won't count against Alabama's 25. ... Likely will end up at a junior college.
  • A.J. DIAZ, PK-P, 5-10, 175, Springs-Miami - All-state kicker and all-city soccer player who also punted and played defensive back. ... Averaged 42.2 yards per punt, converted seven-of-nine field-goal attempts, put 90 percent of his kickoffs in the end zone and kicked a 46-yard field goal. ... Qualified.
  • TONY DIXON, DB, 6-2, 190, Pickens County - No. 4 player in state on Post-Herald's Ten Most Wanted list. ... A versatile athlete who rushed for 1,450 yards and 18 TDs last fall. ... Also caught a TD pass and passed for two TDs. ... On defense, had 65 tackles, four INTs, two fumble recoveries. ... Qualified.
  • SHAWN DRAPER, TE, 6-4, 260, Butler-Huntsville - No. 15 player in state on Post-Herald's Ten Most Wanted list. ... Played LB, DL, TE and FB in high school. ... Finished his senior season with more than 100 tackles. ... Chose Alabama over Georgia Tech. ... Qualified
  • CHRIS HORNE, DB, 6-1, 200, Washingto Co., Ga. - Product of one of Georgia's top programs ... Intercepted 11 passes the past two seasons and earned all-state honors with more than 70 tackles as a senior. ... Chose Alabama over Georgia Tech and Tennessee ... Projected as a strong or free safety. ... Qualified.
  • QUINCY JACKSON, WR, 6-1, 190, East Miss. Community College - Native of Brundidge who played prep football at Pike County. ... Caught 43 passes for 1,170 yards and 12 touchdowns as a sophomore. ... Juco All-America. ... Must graduate from EMCC to be eligible for the fall.
  • SAM MATTHEWS, DL, 6-6, 270, Bolles-Jacksonville, Fla. - One of three Bolles players committed to Alabama. ... Top prospect in Florida, according to SuperPrep and No. 6 nationally among defensive linemen. ... 65 tackles as a senior. ... Four-year starter. ... Committed early to Alabama. ... Qualified.
  • JASON MCADDLEY, WR, 6-2, 185, Oak Ridge, Tenn. - Teammate of Alabama commitment Shaun Bohannon. ... Runs a 4.4-second 40-yard dash. ...Followed nondescript junior year by catching 41 passes for 867 yards and 12 touchdowns. ... ``In his senior season he really came into his own as a football player,'' Oak Ridge Coach Joe Gaddis said. ... Qualified.
  • LARRY PAUL, LB, 6-3, 240, Moody - No. 8 player in state on Post-Herald's Ten Most Wanted list. ... Played FB and LB as a senior but projected as a DE in college. ... Rushed for 1,483 yards and 18 TDs last season. ... Had 117 tackles and nine sacks on defense. ... Qualified.
  • CARLTON PERSON, LB, 6-2, 230, North Jackson - Combined for more than 190 tackles in three seasons at Cleburne Co. before transferring to North Jackson. ... Transfer forced him to miss five games, but he still managed to make 36 solo tackles, 79 total stops, two INTs, seven knockdowns, seven sacks, five caused fumbles and three fumble recoveries. ... Qualified.
  • CHRIS REIER, DB, 5-9, 175, Bolles-Jacksonville, Fla. - No. 29 prospect in Florida, according to SuperPrep. ... Played QB and FS on team that ranked No. 1 in the nation for half the season. ... Also punted and kicked FGs. ... Intercepted 10 passes during the past two seasons. ... Expected to play CB or WR at Alabama after making early commitment. ... Qualified.
  • KENNY SMITH, DL, 6-5, 260, Meridian, MS, - Super defensive line recruit from traditionally solid high school program ... Dubbed as one of the top five DLs in the nation by one national service ... One of the top 100 players picked as a Reebok Preseason All-American by Scholastic Coach magazine. Named as a Super 25 Preseason All-American by USA Today...
  • CARLOS STENNIS, DL, 6-3, 280, Meridian - Noseguard/defensive tackle prospect with quick first step. ... All-State selection. ... Made 45 tackles and four sacks. ... Also considered Oklahoma, Clemson, Illinois and Ole Miss. ... Not qualified.
  • WAYNE THOMAS, DB, 6-0, 190, Dothan - Chosen to ``Others to Watch'' list on Post-Herald's Ten Most Wanted list, but he would have been higher if he had not suffered broken leg in fourth game of the season. ... Rushed for more than 800 yards and 12 touchdowns in the first four games of the season, including 290 yards in the second game. ... Qualified.
  • CHRIS WHEELER, LB, 6-1, 225, B.B. Comer - Did not begin his senior season with high rankings but ended up ranking 14th in the state on Post-Herald's Ten Most Wanted list. ... Improved his stock with 215 tackles as a senior. ... Finished his career with 518 total stops. ... Qualified.
  • ANTONEYO WILLIAMS, RB, 6-0, 210, Central-Tuscaloosa - No. 1 player in state on Post-Herald's Ten Most Wanted list. ... Selected Alabama's Mr. Football last fall after rushing for 1,663 yards and 31 TDs. ... Nearly 600 yards and 10 TDs came in three playoff games. .... Rushed for more than 4,500 yards and 69 TDs in three seasons. ... Not qualified.
  • SHAWN WILLIAMS, DL, 6-6, 235, Josey-Augusta, Ga. - First-team all-state selection. ... Played full time on offense due to team needs, and graded out at 85 percent for the season. ... Usually played on defense in critical situations, and still finished with more than 40 tackles and four sacks. ... Qualified.
  • JOE YOUNT, DL-OL, 6-4, 255, Albertville - No. 9 player in state on Post-Herald's Ten Most Wanted list. ... Athletic enough to play at tight end but probably will start out at DL. ... Had 79 tackles, 14 for losses, 10 sacks, three fumble recoveries and an INT that he returned for a TD as a senior. ... Qualified.
  • ANDREW ZOW, QB-DB, 6-3 205, Union County-Lake Butler, Fla. - Played quarterback in high school and passed for 2,600 yards during the past two seasons, but could end up at strong safety or outside linebacker in college. ... Four-year starter who led his team to 40 consecutive victories and three state titles. ... Suffered knee injury in the spring but returned midway through senior season. ... Qualified.