Who had the best signing day?

January 26, 2011

Alabama Recruiting Insider

Nick Saban has reeled in three consecutive top 5 classes and he will make it a fourth this year.  The Crimson Tide have 21 total commits and are currently the #1 class on rivals.com:
http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/commitments/2011/Alabama-73

Alabama's class will only get better.
The nations top recruit, according to rivals.com, is DE Jadeveon Clowney from Rock Hill, South Carolina.  He is down to Alabama and South Carolina.  Clowney enjoyed his official visit to Tuscaloosa, but South Carolina definitely has an edge here.  He went this past weekend to the UK vs South Carolina basketball game.
Prediction: South Carolina.  I would be surprised if he ended up playing anywhere but Columbia, SC.

Another top player that is considering the Crimson Tide is OT Cyrus Kouandjio. His brother, Arie, is already at Alabama, so this will play into the Tide's favor.  Kouandijo is a mammoth offensive lineman  (6’7 320 lbs) and will likely earn playing time wherever he chooses to play.
Prediction: Alabama.  Most recruiting experts expect him to end up with the Crimson Tide.

Although the Tide have RB Dee Hart committed, RB Isaiah Crowell is still considering Alabama. Crowell is between Alabama and Georgia.  Many recruiting experts expect him to sign with Georgia, but  Crowell was in Tuscaloosa with Clowney recently and could easily pull a signing day shocker.
Prediction: Georgia.  The combination of playing close to home and an opportunity to play early will drive him away from Tuscaloosa's crowded backfield.






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