Elite 50: Recruits predict playoffs
The nation's premier underclassmen are in Orlando for the Under Armour Elite 50. Several gave their prediction for the college football playoff.
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Lyndell Wilson, five-star linebacker from Carver High School in Montgomery, Ala.
The picks: "I think Alabama is going to whoop up on Ohio State. Florida State should pull it out. I have Alabama winning it all."
Marlon Davidson, five-star defensive end from Carver High School in Montgomery, Ala.
The picks: "It's going to hard for Bama because their defense. They lost their quarter. I would love to see a showdown between Florida State and Oregon. I really think Oregon will win."
Rashan Gary, five-star defensive tackle from Paramus Catholic High School in N.J.
"To be honest, I don't even know. I am in between. i don't know who is going to win either one of those games. It's too hard."
Demetris Robertson, five-star athlete from Savannah Christian School in Ga. (Alabama commitment)
The picks: "We have a lot of time to prepare, but they did too. If you give us to much time we should come out with the victory. I think Florida State is going to win tonight. I like Alabama, of course, to win it all."
Isaac Nauta, Rivals100 tight end from Buford High School in Ga. (FSU commitment)
The picks: "I think Alabama will overwhelmingly win tonight. If FSU holds Oregon to under 30 points they will win. I think FSU wins it all. It will be a close one."
Shyheim Carter, Rivals100 cornerback from Kentwood High School in La. (Alabama commitment)
The picks: "Roll Tide Roll! They will win. I am with Oregon in the FSU game. I say Alabama wins it all. Roll Tide Roll!"
Rahshaun Smith, five-star defensive end from St. Francis High School in Baltimore, Md.
The picks: "I have Alabama. Oregon. I said if I can get Alabama and Oregon in the national championship I will just kick my feet up and enjoy it."
Dylan Moses, 2017 athlete from University Lab School in Baton Rouge, La.
The picks: "Bama all the way (against Ohio State). I like Florida State winning against Oregon. Bama wins it all."
Rashard Lawrence, Rivals100 defensive tackle from Neville High School in Monroe, La.
The picks: "I think Alabama wins pretty big. This is Cardale Jones first real test. Alabama is a tough test. I think they shut them down. I think Oregon is going to win. It's going to be close. I like Alabama winning it all. I think they are going to roll through it pretty easy. They have played the toughest teams in the SEC. It's now down to just finishing."
Greg Little, five-star offensive tackle from Allen High School in Texas (Texas A&M commitment)
The picks: "I am curious to see how the third team quarterback for Ohio State does against Alabama. Alabama should have this one because of the experience and their overall team. I like Oregon tonight. FSU hasn't played a strong schedule. They have barely been winning. It's hard to predict the championship. It's two different offense. I think Alabama wins it though."
Richard Lecounte, 2017 athlete from Liberty County High School in Riceboro, Ga.
The picks: "I like Ohio State to beat Alabama, and I'll go with FSU. I like Ohio State State winning it all."
Marquez Callaway, four-star wide receiver from Warner Robbins High School in Ga.
The picks: "It's gong to be a good game (Alabama-Ohio State). I think it will good game until the end. I like Oregon and then again I like Florida State. It's going to be tight. If I had to pick I will say it will be Alabama in the championship against Florida State. I'll go Alabama."
Derrick Brown, Rivals100 defensive tackle from Lanier High School in Sugar Hill, Ga.
The picks: "I have Alabama beating Ohio State. Florida State beats Oregon. i have Alabama winning it all against Florida State."
Khalil Ladler, Rivals100 cornerback from Stephenson High School in Stone Mountain, Ga.
The picks: "I'll go with Alabama because of their offense. Nobody can stop Amari (Cooper). I'll take Oregon tonight. I like Alabama to win it all."
DeAngelo Gibbs, 2017 safety from Peachtree Ridge High School in Suwanee, Ga.
The picks: "I have Alabama winning tonight. I also have Oregon winning. Speed kills. I have to go with Alabama winning it all. It will be a close one."
Tre Lamar, Rivals100 linebacker from Roswell High School in Ga.
The picks: "I think Alabama will win (against Ohio State). I'll take FSU over Oregon. The championship will be a tough one. I will say Florida State."
Josh Myers, 2017 offensive tackle from Miamisburg High School in Ohio
The picks: "In the Alabama-Ohio State it's a toss up. I think you can flip a coin. I think Oregon will win against Florida State. The winner of the Alabama-Ohio State game will win it all."
