Bama With Top RB, Dual Threat QB After ESPN 300 Update
Alabama’s offensive recruiting for the 2022 class is already looking prestigious to say the least.
ESPN boosted the appeal of the Crimson Tide’s 2022 recruiting class after they updated their prospect rankings earlier Thursday.
The Crimson Tide now hold commitments from the top ranked ESPN 300 running back in Emmanuel Henderson and the Top ranked dual-threat quarterback in Ty Simpson.
Henderson, who is now ranked as the 16th overall prospect in the nation, was vaulted to the top of the running back rankings heading into his senior season of high school football. While only a 4-star on the ESPN 300, the Hartford, Alabama is considered a 5-star by several other recruiting services and the second-ranked player in the state.
Elite 2022 Quarterback Ty Simpson Pledges To Alabama Over Clemson, Tennessee
The Crimson Tide now has the crown jewel of its 2022 recruiting class in Ty Simpson
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Nick Saban and company have landed its quarterback for the 2022 recruiting class.
On Friday afternoon, elite signal caller Ty Simpson verbally committed to the University of Alabama over the likes of Clemson, Tennessee, Ole Miss, Texas A&M, among others.
“It’s very exciting to play with some of the best and be coached by some of the best and being able to be NFL ready is all I can ask for in a school,” Simpson said during his announcement on CBS Sports HQ.
Five-Star Cornerback Names Top Four
Denver Harris, a 5-star cornerback out of Houston, Texas, released his final four schools via Twitter Sunday, including Alabama, Texas, LSU and Texas A&M. Harris, ranked second in the state of Texas, could be Bama s first 5-star commitment for the 2022 class.
The 2022 product is the sixth-ranked player in the nation and third-ranked cornerback, according to 247Sports Composite Ranking. Harris, a 6 1 180lb defensive back, was named to the Texas All-State team for his junior season and was also a member of the 2020 Junior All-American team, named by MaxPreps.
Gabe Brooks of 247Sports gave an evaluation of Harris, mentioning his elite potential at his size, along with ability to play a physical brand of coverage. Uses frame to advantage and plays physical brand of coverage, Brooks wrote, Physical nature translates to tackling ability. Light on his feet and sinks hips. Brooks compared Harris to Detroit Lions rookie Jeff Okudah, who was a highly
Alabama Gets Commitment 2022 4 Star Tight End Elijah Brown
Alabama has landed its third commitment in the class of 2022. 4-star tight end Elijah Brown from Wayne High School in Dayton, Ohio announced on Twitter this morning his intentions to come to Tuscaloosa.
Brown is the 11th ranked prospect in the state of Ohio, the 13th ranked tight end in the country, and the 277th ranked prospect overall.
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He joins pass rusher Walter Bob from Lafayette, LA, and linebacker Robert Woodyard from Mobile, AL as the first three commitments of the class of 2022.
Brown has a large and ideal frame for the tight end position, standing at 6-foot-5 weighing 230 pounds. He held offers from many schools including Auburn, LSU, USC, Wisconsin, and Virginia Tech.