December 23, 2012

Alabama's Most Wanted: 31-40

31. WILSON BELL
Rivals.com Ranking: 2-Star
High School:
Blount
Height: 6-4 Weight: 296
Position: Offensive guard
Previous Top 50 Rank: No. 26
Considering: Committed to UCF
TideSports.com analysis: Bell plays through the whistle and thrives in pass protection. He would like to improve on his footwork.

32. JORDAN HUFF
Rivals.com Ranking: 2-Star
High School:
St. Paul's
Height: 5-10 Weight: 205
Position: Running Back
Previous Top 50 Rank: No. 24
Considering: Committed to Northern Illinois
TideSports.com analysis: Huff played his senior season coming off an ACL injury that might have hampered his recruitment. He showed great quickness and toughness for St. Paul's last season before the injury.

33. FINESSE MIDDLETON
Rivals.com Ranking: 3-Star
High School:
Gadsden City
Height: 5-11 Weight: 255
Position: Defensive tackle
Previous Top 50 Rank: Unranked
Considering: Committed to Louisville
TideSports.com analysis: Louisville plans to use Middleton as a rush end. He can play linebacker and might see time in a Jack linebacker position.

34. Jarren Johnson
Rivals.com Ranking: 2-Star
Hometown:
Jackson
Height: 5-10 Weight: 192
Position: Athlete
Previous Top 50 Rank: No. 27
Considering: Arkansas State, Jacksonville State, South Alabama, Southern Miss, Troy
TideSports.com analysis:
Johnson greatest asset is his ball skills. He has great body control when the ball is in the air. If it's a jump ball, chances are good Johnson comes down with it.

35. CARL LEE
Rivals.com Ranking: 2-Star
High School:
McGill-Toolen
Height: 6-3 Weight: 191
Position: Wide receiver
Previous Top 50 Rank: No. 25
Considering: Committed to Arkansas State
TideSports.com analysis: Lee has excellent speed, hands and body control. He teamed up with his quarterback, Jason Smith, to be the team's go-to receiver in 2011.

36. DEZMOND HARRIS
Rivals.com Ranking: 2-Star
High School:
McAdory
Height: 6-3 Weight: 207
Position: Athlete
Previous Top 50 Rank: Unranked
Considering: Committed to Mississippi State
TideSports.com analysis: Harris did not play his senior season due to a torn ACL.

37. SHAUN RUPERT
Rivals.com Ranking: 3-Star
High School:
Carver
Height: 6-1 Weight: 180
Position: Safety
Previous Top 50 Rank: No. 32
Considering: Committed to Arkansas State
TideSports.com analysis: Rupert remains committed to Arkansas State despite Gus Malzahn leaving for Auburn, although he plans to take other official visits.

38. JAMES COX
Rivals.com Ranking: 3-Star
High School:
Northridge
Height: 6-0 Weight: 190
Position: Wide receiver
Previous Top 50 Rank: No. 20
Considering: Committed to Southern Miss
TideSports.com analysis: Cox is perhaps the state's most polished receiver, running great routes with the ability to make great catches. He's added 10 to 15 pounds of muscle over the past year.

39. GERALD STERLING
Rivals.com Ranking: 3-Star
High School:
Aliceville
Height: 6-4 Weight: 275
Position: Defensive end
Previous Top 50 Rank: No. 38
Considering: Committed to Washington State
TideSports.com analysis: Sterling has great speed for a big man, running a 4.7 40. His strength is rushing the quarterback.

40. T.J. MCCOLLUM
Rivals.com Ranking: 3-Star
High School:
Clay-Chalkville
Height: 6-2 Weight: 185
Position: Safety
Previous Top 50 Rank: No. 29
Considering: Purdue, Central Florida, Middle Tennessee State
TideSports.com analysis: McCollum is a big hitter with ball skills and great length. He bench presses 300 pounds.


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