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Alabama's Most Wanted: 40-31

McGill-Toolen quarterback Bubba Thompson could be a two-sport athlete at the next level.
McGill-Toolen quarterback Bubba Thompson could be a two-sport athlete at the next level. (Rivals.com)

No. 40 Bubba Thompson

Previous rank: Not ranked

Rivals.com ranking: Two-star

High School: McGill-Toolen (Mobile)

Ht: 6-2 Wt: 180

Position: Quarterback

Considering: Troy, UCF, Western Kentucky

What you need to know: Thompson passed for 3,174 yards and 37 touchdowns during the 2016 season.

Bone says: Thompson is a former Auburn baseball commitment hoping to play two sports on the next level. He led McGill-Toolen to the Class 7A state championship game.

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No. 39 Kendarian Handy-Holly

Previous Rank: 35

Rivals.com ranking: Three-star

High School: Jackson

Ht: 6-2 1/2 Wt: 205

Position: Safety

Considering: Florida, Illinois, Minnesota, South Alabama, Troy

What you need to know: Handy-Holly had 37 tackles and three interceptions in 2015. His 2016 stats were not available.

Bone says: Holly has great length and athleticism. He can play receiver or safety at the next level.

Lafayette's JarTarvious Whitlow could play on either side of the ball in college.
Lafayette's JarTarvious Whitlow could play on either side of the ball in college. (Rivals.com)

  No. 38 JarTavious Whitlow  

Previous Rank: 40

Rivals.com ranking: Two-star

High School: Lafayette

Ht: 6-0 Wt: 205

Position: Quarterback

Considering: Tulane, UAB

What you need to know: Whitlow passed for 1,962 yards with 26 touchdowns. He added 1,760 yards and 28 touchdowns on the ground.

Bone says: A fantastic athlete who can beat you with his arm or legs. He is excited to play defensive back or receiver at the next level.

Zyon Gilbert brings great quickness to Troy's defensive backfield.
Zyon Gilbert brings great quickness to Troy's defensive backfield. (Nick Lucero/Rivals.com)

  No. 37 Zyon Gilbert  

Previous Rank: 41

Rivals.com ranking: Two-star

High School: Jeff Davis (Montgomery)

Ht: 6-1 Wt: 170

Position: Cornerback

Considering: Troy commitment

What you need to know: Gilbert had 381 receiving yards, 37 total tackles, an interception and a blocked field goal attempt during the 2016 season.

Bone says: Gilbert has excellent ball skills and quickness. He was a standout in the Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Game.

Arkansas commit Daulton Hyatt had just five interceptions in 2016 while accounting for 30 touchdowns.
Arkansas commit Daulton Hyatt had just five interceptions in 2016 while accounting for 30 touchdowns. (Rivals.com)

  No. 36 Daulton Hyatt  

Previous Rank: 29

Rivals.com ranking: Three-star

High School: Etowah

Ht: 6-4 Wt: 190

Position: Quarterback

Considering: Arkansas commitment

What you need to know: Hyatt completed 121 of 184 pass attempts for 2,240 yards with 25 touchdowns and only five interceptions in 2016. He also rushed for 419 yards and five touchdowns.

Bone says: Strong-armed quarterback who can also beat you with his legs.


No. 35 Jamar Richardson

Previous Rank: Not ranked

Rivals.com ranking: Three-star

High School: Aliceville

Ht: 6-0 Wt: 170

Position: Cornerback

Considering: Ole Miss commitment

What you need to know: Richardson helped lead his team to the Class 2A state championship game, where the Yellow Jackets lost to Fyffe.

Bone says: Richardson was somewhat of an unknown prior the the summer camp circuit. He has a high ceiling with great speed.

Missouri linebacker commit Jamal Brooks piled up stats in 2016 for Bessemer City.
Missouri linebacker commit Jamal Brooks piled up stats in 2016 for Bessemer City. (Nick Lucero/Rivals.com)

  No. 34 Jamal Brooks 

Previous Rank: 32

Rivals.com ranking: Three-star

High School: Bessemer City

Ht: 6-1 Wt: 225

Position: Linebacker

Considering: Missouri commitment

What you need to know: Brooks registered 140 tackles, six pass break-ups and five sacks during the 2016 season.

Bone says: Brooks has great instincts, passion and awareness. He is always around the football and is an outstanding tackler.

No. 33 Zech Byrd

Previous Rank: 21

Rivals.com ranking: Three-star

High School: Stanhope Elmore (Millbrook)

Ht: 6-6 Wt: 240

Position: Tight end

Considering: Florida commitment

What you need to know: Byrd is also a standout basketball player, averaging close to 20 points per game.

Bone says: Byrd is a threat in the passing game with his length and size. He can run and create separation.

Florence's J'Marick Woods is Michigan's only commitment from Alabama for 2017.
Florence's J'Marick Woods is Michigan's only commitment from Alabama for 2017. (Rivals.com)

No. 32 J'Marick Woods

Previous Rank: 28

Rivals.com ranking: Three-star

High School: Florence

Ht: 6-3 Wt: 200

Position: Safety

Considering: Michigan commitment

What you need to know: Woods registered 61 tackles, four interceptions and six blocked punts in 2016.

Bone says: Woods is a big presence in the defensive backfield. He can cover a lot of ground and is a great tackler.

No. 31 AJ Harris

Previous Rank: 25

Rivals.com ranking: Three-star

High School: Bob Jones (Madison)

Ht: 6-0 Wt: 190

Position: Defensive back

Considering: Ole Miss commitment

What you need to know: Harris received his first offer from Florida State when he was in the ninth grade. He is also a star on the track team.

Bone says: Harris has elite speed. He is a blanket defensive back and can play corner or safety on the next level.

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