Meet the 2021 Alabama Crimson Tide Football Commitments
After a slow start, the Alabama Crimson Tide's 2021 class has picked up momentum. six players committed to Alabama between April 17 and June 12.
Get to know all the guys who plan on making Tuscaloosa their new home below.
JC Latham
Committed: June 12, 2020
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Latham chose Alabama over Ohio State on Friday.
He hasn't been playing his position long, but Latham has already emerged as a top tackle. Before 2019 he worked as a defensive end, but his coaches at IMG Academy believe he will contribute right away for the Crimson Tide.
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Ian Jackson
Committed: May 28, 2020
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Jackson chose Alabama on Thursday over in-state rival Auburn among other SEC schools.
Several factors played a role in Jackson's decision including the Crimson Tide's plans to use Jackson inside at either the linebacker or the Money position when Alabama operates out of its dime formation.
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Kaine Williams
Committed: May 15, 2020
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Williams chose Alabama over fellow finalists LSU and Texas A&M making him the latest in a long line of elite prospects who has chosen to snub the home state Tigers for the Crimson Tide.
The defensive back's weight increased to roughly 205 pounds when he made his decision. With his athleticism it's possible Alabama gives him a look at linebacker, especially if he can continue to put on more weight.
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Jacorey Brooks
Committed: May 8, 2020
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Brooks seemed poised to become the latest win for Florida coach Dan Mullen. Alabama receivers DeVonta Smith and Jaylen Waddle might hear their names in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft, but Brooks appears to have the talent needed to step in and replace those guys right away.
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Agiye Hall
Committed: April 18, 2020
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Hall chose the Crimson Tide over Georgia and Arizona State among other contenders. It's possible some schools didn't press for his commitment since Hall attended three different high schools in the four months prior to his decision.
That much movement raises red flags, and he's had some issues with consistency. Still, he profiles as a four-star prospect who could make a major climb in the rankings with a strong senior season.
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Anquin Barnes
Committed: April 17, 2020
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Barnes chose Alabama over Auburn, Georgia and Florida. He planned on taking all five official visits before the COVID-19 pandemic shut down in-person recruitment, and it sounds like that remains the plan now.
Still, Barnes seems confident in his choice so there's little reason to panic unless something significant changes.
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Deontae Lawson
Committed: December 27, 2019
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It's unclear whether Alabama prefers to play Lawson inside or outside at the next level. He recorded 134 tackles, including four for loss, in 2019. He did all that while also carrying the ball enough to score 10 rushing touchdowns.
So wherever he ends up on the field, he should be productive.
Despite his current ranking of 241 nationally, BamaInsider recruiting analyst Andrew Bone believes Lawson deserves a spot in the Rivals100 rankings.
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BY THE NUMBERS
QB commits: 0
RB commits: 0
TE commits: 0
WR commits: 2
OL commits: 1
DL Commits: 1
LB commits: 2
DB commits: 1
SPL commits: 0
Total commits: 7
Average star ranking: 3.86
In-state commits: 3
Commits from Florida: 3
Commits from Louisiana: 1
High rated commit: Jacorey Brooks (18th overall in the nation)
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