Who to Know: Recruits in Tuscaloosa
The University of Alabama will host close to 140 prospects on Saturday for the national showdown against LSU. Key targets Alabama fans can keep a careful watch this weekend.
Official visitors
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Alabama is currently set to host five official visitors this weekend. The number may change by the time you read this story. Alabama tends to prefer prospects take official visits after the season, it's understandable for a few official visitors with such a high-profile game in Tuscaloosa.
Gregory Little, five-star offensive tackle from Allen High School in Texas
The former Texas A&M commitment was scheduled to announce his decision earlier this week. However, he decided to hold off until after an official visit to Alabama. The Crimson Tide was the early favorite to land Little's signature in February after his decommitment from the Aggies. Other schools have gained recent momentum in the hunt for the nation's top offensive tackle including Ole Miss. It may take a great official visit to sway in the Tide's direction. He will announce on November 13.
Kareem Walker, five-star running back from De Paul Catholic High School in Wayne, N.J.
Walker is ranked as the nation's No.1 running back. He committed to Ohio State in January, but de-committed this week. Michigan is considered the favorite to land Walker's commitment, but Alabama has always been a consideration. He visited Tuscaloosa in the summer.
Isaac Nauta, five-star tight end from IMG Academy in Bradenton, Fla.
The former Florida State commitment cancelled an official visit to USC set for this weekend to visit Alabama after Steve Sarkisian was fired by the Trojans. Nauta hasn't been to Tuscaloosa in a while, and Alabama is on the outside looking in for his signature. Many believe Georgia and Michigan are in the best shape. He is also considering Florida and TCU.
Janarius Robinson, Rivals100 defensive end from Bay High School in Panama City, Fla.
The long-time Florida State commitment has kept his options open throughout the past several months and has been in Tuscaloosa many times since January. He is recruited by Alabama linebackers coach, Tosh Lupoi.
Chauncey Gardner, Rivals100 cornerback from Cocoa High School in Fla.
Gardner received an offer from Alabama in the spring. He mentioned Alabama as one of the only schools he will consider outside of his commitment to Florida. He has remained firm with his commitment to the Gators, and this weekend is his first time to visit Tuscaloosa. Florida's season, and first place in the SEC-East has only strengthened its chances to hang on to Gardner.
The unofficial visitors to know (2016)
Demetris Robertson, five-star athlete from Savannah Christian School in Ga.
Ben Davis, five-star linebacker from Gordo High School in Ala.
Marlon Davidson, five-star defensive end from Greenville High School in Ala. (Auburn commitment)
Lyndell Wilson, five-star linebacker from Carver High School in Montgomery, Ala.
Mecole Hardman Jr., five-star athlete from Elbert County High School in Bowman, Ga.
Nigel Knott, Rivals100 cornerback from Germantown High School in Madison, Miss.
Mykel Jones, Rivals100 wide receiver from Patterson High School in La.
DeKaylin Metcalf Rivals100 wide receiver from Oxford High School in Miss.
Shyheim Carter, Rivals100 cornerback from Kentwood High School in Miss.
Drake Davis, Rivals100 wide receiver from IMG Academy in Bradenton, Fla.
Devin White, four-star running back from North Webster High School in Springhill, La.
A.J. Brown, four-star wide receiver from Starkville High School in Miss.
Cavin Ridley, four-star wide receiver from Deerfield Beach High School in Fla.
Keith Gavin, four-star wide receiver from Wakulla High School in Crawfordville, Fla.
Rashard Lawrence, four-star defensive tackle from Neville High School in Monore, La.
Antwuan Jackson, four-star defensive end from Cedar Grove High School in Ellenwood, Ga.
Velus Jones, four-star wide receiver from Saraland High School in Ala.
Ahmmon Richards, four-star wide receiver from Wellington High School in Fla.
Donavaughn Campbell, four-star offensive tackle from Ponchatoula High School in La. (LSU commitment)
LaMical Perine, three-star running back from Theodore High School in Ala.
Tyler Simmons, three-star wide receiver from McEachern High School in Powder Springs, Ga.
Scott Lashley, three-star offensive tackle from West Point High School in Miss.
The unofficial visitors to know (2017)
Dylan Moses, five-star linebacker from University Lab School in Baton Rouge, La.
Nate McBride, five-star linebacker from Vidalia High School in Ga.
Devon Hunter, five-star safety from Indian River High School in Chesapeake, Va.
Jerry Jeudy, Rivals100 wide receiver from Deerfield Beach High School in Fla.
Tyler Shelvin, Rivals100 defensive tackle from Northside High School in Lafayette, La.
Will Ignont, Rivals100 linebacker from Buckhorn High School in New Market, Ala.
Nico Collins, Rivals100 wide receiver from Clay-Chalkville High School in Ala.
Markail Benton, Rivals100 linebacker from Central High School in Phenix City, Ala.
D.J. Matthews, Rivals100 wide receiver from Trinity Christian in Jacksonville, Fla. (Florida State commitment)
Shaun Wade, Rivals100 cornerback from Trinity Christian in Jacksonville, Fla. (Ohio State commitment)
Malik Herring, Rivals100 defensive end from Mary Parsons High School in Forsyth, Ga.
Cordarrian Richardson, Rivals100 running back from Trezevant High School in Memphis, Tenn.
Lowell Narcisse, Rivals100 quarterback from St. James High School in La. (LSU commitment)
Tony Gray, Rivals100 offensive tackle from Central Gwinnett High School in Lawrenceville, Ga.
Alaric Williams, four-star running back from Southside High School in Gadsden, Ala. (Auburn commitment)
Jaden Hunter, four-star linebacker from Westlake High School in Atlanta, Ga.
Brian Robinson, four-star running back from Hillcrest High School in Tuscaloosa, Ala.
Austin Troxell, four-star offensive tackle from Madison Academy High School in Ala.
Kendall Randolph, four-star offensive guard from Bob Jones High School in Madison, Ala.
Corey Malone-Hatcher, four-star defensive end from St. Joseph High School in Mich.
Anthony Hines, four-star linebacker from East High School in Plano, Texas
Amari Rodgers, four-star wide receiver from Catholic High School in Knoxville, Tenn.
Hunter Rison, four-star wide receiver from Skyline High School in Ann Arbor, Mich. (Michigan State commitment)
DeVonta Smith, three-star athlete from Amite High School in La. (Georgia commitment)
Henry Ruggs, athlete from Lee High School in Montgomery, Ala.
The unofficial visitors to know (2018, 2019)
Jack West, quarterback from Saraland High School in Ala.
Myles Mason, athlete from Pleasant Grove High School in Ala.
Khalid Young, linebacker from Edgewood Academy in Elmore, Ala.
Owen Pappoe, 2019 linebacker from Grayson High School in Loganville, Ga.
Trevis Hopper, 2019 defensive tackle from Central High School in Memphis, Tenn.
Tide commitments arriving
Raekwon Davis, Rivals100 defensive tackle from Meridian High School in Miss.
Jaquan Yulee, four-star linebacker from Indian River High School in Chesapeake, Va.
T.J. Simmons, four-star wide receiver from Clay-Chalkville High School in Ala.
Deonte Brown, four-star offensive guard from Austin High School in Decatur, Ala.
Brendan Scales, three-star tight end from Lafayette High School in Wildwood, Mo.
Miller Forristall, three-star tight end from Cartersville High School in Ga.
Quinnen Williams, three-star defensive end from Wenonah High School in Birmingham, Ala.
Riley Cole, three-star linebacker from Oneonta High School in Ala.
Eddy Pineiro, three-star kicker from ASA College in Miami, Fla.
Joshua Perry. three-star safety from Amite High School in La.
Shawn Jennings, three-star safety from Dadeville High School in Ala.
Netori Johnson, 2017 Rivals100 offensive guard from Cedar Grove High School in Ellenwood, Ga.
Alex Leatherwood, 2017 four-star offensive tackle from Washington High School in Pensacola, Fla.
Cam Akers, 2017 four-star running back from Clinton High School in Miss.
Jake Fromm, 2017 four-star quarterback from Houston County High School in Warner Robins, Ga.
Chadarius Townsend, 2017 four-star athlete from Tanner High School in Ala.
Xavier McKinney, 2017 three-star safety from Roswell High School in Ga.
Dare Rosenthal, 2018 offensive tackle from Ferriday High School in La.