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Alabama's Most Wanted: 50-41

Dothan's Tyson Williams just makes the cut in our list of Alabama's 50 Most Wanted.
Dothan's Tyson Williams just makes the cut in our list of Alabama's 50 Most Wanted. (Nick Lucero | Rivals.com)

  No. 50 Tyson Williams  

Previous Rank: 42

Rivals.com ranking: Three-star

High School: Dothan

Ht: 5-10 Wt: 180

Position: Athlete

Considering: Cincinnati, Louisville, Purdue, Southern Miss, Troy, UAB

What you need to know: Williams is a star on both sides of the ball. He is also a standout basketball player.

Bone says: Williams is a do-it-all athlete. He has the ability to play multiple positions on the next level.

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No. 49 Jaxton Carson

Previous Rank: Not ranked

Rivals.com ranking: Not ranked

High School: Central (Phenix City)

Ht: 5-10 Wt: 205

Position: Running back

Considering: Tennessee-Chattanooga, Kennesaw State, Western Kentucky

What you need to know: Carson rushed for 1,421 yards and 22 touchdowns in 2016. He averaged a little more than eight yards per carry.

Bone says: Carson has great vision and cutting ability. He has a strong lower body and the durability to become a good college back.

No. 48 Jakari Robinson

Previous Rank: Not ranked

Rivals.com ranking: Three-star

High School: Munford

Ht: 6-2 Wt: 300

Position: Center

Considering: Cincinnati commitment

What you need to know: Robinson grew up an Auburn fan and wanting to play for Tommy Tuberville. The former Auburn coach was fired by the Bearcats at the end of the season.

Bone says: Robinson has good size and power to play center effectively at the next level.

  No. 47 Cameron Bright  

Previous Rank: Not ranked

Rivals.com ranking: Three-star

High School: Park Crossing (Montgomery)

Ht: 6-1 Wt: 210

Position: Linebacker

Considering: Pittsburgh commitment

What you need to know: Bright moved from Ohio to Alabama for his senior season.

Bone says: Has tremendous quickness and acceleration. He does a great job of finding the football.

No. 46 Troy Young

Previous Rank: 47

Rivals.com ranking: Two-star

High School: Mobile Christian

Ht: 6-0 Wt: 190

Position: Defensive back

Considering: Arizona commitment

What you need to know: Young accounted for more than 1,200 all-purpose yards and 17 touchdowns in helping Mobile Christian reach the Class 3A state championship game.

Bone says: Young has good size, speed and quickness. He was a star on offense as a senior, but will likely play defense at the next level.

Gadsden City offensive lineman Toryque Bateman is among the biggest players in Alabama for 2017 at 6-8.
Gadsden City offensive lineman Toryque Bateman is among the biggest players in Alabama for 2017 at 6-8. (Nick Lucero/Rivals.com)

No. 45 Toryque Bateman

Previous Rank: 31

Rivals.com ranking: Three-star

High School: Gadsden City (Gadsden)

Ht: 6-8 Wt: 310

Position: Offensive tackle

Considering: Louisville, Miami, Michigan, Mississippi State, South Florida

What you need to know: Bateman didn't start until his junior season. He was used in situational packages as a tight end. He helped pave the way as a senior for the Titans reaching the Class 7A semifinals.

Bone says: Bateman has a high ceiling because of his size. He has long arms and great footwork.

No. 44 Sterling Jones

Previous Rank: 34

Rivals.com ranking: Three-star

High School: St. James (Montgomery)

Ht: 6-1 Wt: 230

Position: Linebacker

Considering: Kentucky, Louisville, Purdue, Western Kentucky

What you need to know: Jones played in the Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Game, making two tackles in the game.

Bone says: Jones is a very good athlete, a great tackler and explosive overall player.

Maplesville running back Terrence Dunlap played for a small high school but has drawn college attention.
Maplesville running back Terrence Dunlap played for a small high school but has drawn college attention. (Rivals.com)

No. 43  Terrence Dunlap

Previous Rank: Not ranked

Rivals.com ranking: Not ranked

High School: Maplesville

Ht: 5-11 Wt: 185

Position: Running back

Considering: Illinois, Nebraska, Rutgers, Troy

What you need to know: Dunlap helped lead Maplesville to the Class 1A state crown three consecutive years. He was named MVP in each contest. He rushed for more than 2,800 yards as a senior.

Bone says: Dunlap is very explosive. He played for a small school but is one of the most decorated players in Class 1A history. He could surprise at the next level.

Quarterback Jacob Free has the frame and the arm to play at the next level for Vanderbilt.
Quarterback Jacob Free has the frame and the arm to play at the next level for Vanderbilt. (Nick Lucero/Rivals.com)

No. 42 Jacob Free

Previous Rank: 39

Rivals.com ranking: Three-star

High School: Brantley

Ht: 6-4 Wt: 200

Position: Quarterback

Considering: Vanderbilt commitment

What you need to know: Free passed for more than 2,700 yards and 35 touchdowns with 13 interceptions as a junior. Senior stats were unavailable.

Bone says: A tall quarterback who sees the field very well. He has the ability to throw the deep ball with accuracy.

Brooks linebacker Colin Anderson is another Vanderbilt commit in the 50 Most Wanted.
Brooks linebacker Colin Anderson is another Vanderbilt commit in the 50 Most Wanted.

No. 41 Colin Anderson

Previous Rank: 33

Rivals.com ranking: Three-star

High School: Brooks

Ht: 6-2 Wt: 220

Position: Linebacker

Considering: Vanderbilt commitment

What you need to know: Anderson had more than 70 tackles with 20 tackles for loss, six sacks, an interception, four forced fumbles and a fumble return for a touchdown in 2015.

Bone says: Incredibly smart with great instincts and plays well in space.

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