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Alabama's Most Wanted: 30-21

McGill-Toolen wide receiver Marlon Williams made an impact outside as well as carrying the ball.
McGill-Toolen wide receiver Marlon Williams made an impact outside as well as carrying the ball. (Jay G. Tate/AuburnSports.com)

No. 30 Marlon Williams 

Previous Rank: 22

Rivals.com ranking: Three-star

High School: McGill-Toolen

Ht: 6-1 Wt: 190

Position: Wide receiver

Considering: Southern Cal commitment

What you need to know: Williams registered 42 catches for 962 yards and 13 touchdowns in 2016. He also scored seven touchdowns in the wildcat formation.

Bone says: Williams is a strong, physical receiver. He runs good routes and has great hands.

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Duke offensive line commit RaKavius Chambers is a well-rounded student at Opelika.
Duke offensive line commit RaKavius Chambers is a well-rounded student at Opelika. (Rivals.com)

No. 29 RaKavius Chambers

Previous Rank: 38

Rivals.com ranking: Three-star

High School: Opelika

Ht: 6-4 Wt: 300

Position: Offensive lineman

Considering: Duke commitment

What you need to know: An offensive lineman who loves to sing, dance and is a member of the school's show choir. He is class president and plays saxophone in the band.

Bone says: Chambers has a very high football IQ. He is an absolute mauler in the run game.

Auburn commit Jordyn Peters has the frame to play anywhere in the backfield for the Tigers.
Auburn commit Jordyn Peters has the frame to play anywhere in the backfield for the Tigers. (Nick Lucero/Rivals.com)

No. 28 Jordyn Peters

Previous Rank: 36

Rivals.com ranking: Three-star

High School: Muscle Shoals

Ht: 6-1 Wt: 185

Position: Cornerback

Considering: Auburn commitment

What you need to know: Peters registered 84 tackles, 13 pass break-ups, two interceptions, two forced fumbles and two blocked punts in 2016.

Bone says: Very physical defender who can play corner or safety at the next level.

No. 27 Malik Cunningham

Previous Rank: 30

Rivals.com ranking: Three-star

High School: Park Crossing (Montgomery)

Ht: 6-1 Wt: 185

Position: Quarterback

Considering: Louisville commitment

What you need to know: Cunningham passed for 2,913 yards and 30 touchdowns in 2016. He also had 1,015 yards and 19 touchdowns on the ground.

Bone says: Talented athlete who may switch to defensive back at the next level. Very athletic with excellent quickness.

Cullman High School's Hunter Brannon is the first Alabama commit to appear in the 2017 edition of Alabama's 50 Most Wanted.
Cullman High School's Hunter Brannon is the first Alabama commit to appear in the 2017 edition of Alabama's 50 Most Wanted. (Rivals.com)

No. 26 Hunter Brannon

Previous Rank: 44

Rivals.com ranking: Three-star

High School: Cullman

Ht: 6-4 Wt: 280

Position: Offensive guard

Considering: Alabama commitment

What you need to know: He was coached on the offensive line by former Alabama lineman Justin Britt.

Bone says: Brannon is technically very sound and plays with a mean streak. He has a strong upper body and great work ethic.

Gadsden City's Damon Williams is still considering offers from several top 25 programs.
Gadsden City's Damon Williams is still considering offers from several top 25 programs. (Nick Lucero/Rivals.com)

No. 25 Damon Williams

Previous Rank: 20

Rivals.com ranking: Three-star

High School: Gadsden City (Gadsden)

Ht. 6-2 Wt. 185

Position: Running back

Considering: Louisville, Michigan, Tennessee

What you need to know: Williams rushed for 894 yards and 12 touchdowns during his junior season; senior stats not available.

Bone says: Williams is a long athlete who starred at running back in high school. He can break tackles and make explosive plays. He can play running back or safety at the next level.

No. 24 Kendrick Haynes

Previous Rank: 18

Rivals.com ranking: Three-star

High School: Murphy (Mobile)

Ht: 6-1 Wt: 225

Position: Linebacker

Considering: Auburn, LSU, South Carolina

What you need to know: Haynes had 114 tackles, eight sacks and one forced fumble in 2015; senior stats were not available.

Bone says: Haynes can fly to the football. He is an aggressive and textbook tackler.

Spanish Fort's Justin Thomas will arrive at LSU with a good frame and a knack for reaching the quarterback.
Spanish Fort's Justin Thomas will arrive at LSU with a good frame and a knack for reaching the quarterback. (Rivals.com)

No. 23 Justin Thomas

Previous Rank: 24

Rivals.com ranking: Three-star

High School: Spanish Fort

Ht: 6-5 Wt: 260

Position: Defensive end

Considering: LSU commitment

What you need to know: Thomas had 58 tackles, seven sacks, two forced fumbles and a fumble recovery in 2016.

Bone says: He's a strong player who does a great job of rushing the passer.

Thomas' teammate, Thomas Johnson, is still considering colleges but is also being recruited by LSU.
Thomas' teammate, Thomas Johnson, is still considering colleges but is also being recruited by LSU.

No. 22 Thomas Johnston

Previous Rank: 27

Rivals.com ranking: Three-star

High school: Spanish Fort

Ht: 6-2 Wt: 220

Position: Linebacker

Considering: Arkansas, Iowa, LSU, Arizona State, UAB

What you need to know: Johnston finished his high school career as the state's all-time leading tackles leader. He finished his senior season with 195 tackles, 13 tackles for loss and three sacks.

Bone says: It's no surprise Johnston has a nose for the football given his high volume of tackles. He has great knack for making plays.

Monty Rice was productive on the field and invaluable off the field for James Clemens this season.
Monty Rice was productive on the field and invaluable off the field for James Clemens this season. (Rivals.com)

No. 21 Monty Rice

Previous Rank: 13

Rivals.com ranking: Three-star

High School: James Clemens (Madison)

Ht: 6-1 Wt: 225

Position: Linebacker

Considering: LSU commitment

What you need to know: Rice registered 137 tackles, seven tackles for loss, four interceptions and four touchdowns in 2016.

Bone says: Rice is a hard-hitting linebacker who was a leader on one of the best teams in the state.

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