It takes quite a strong program to absorb a redshirt for a 5-star athlete, but that’s exactly what Alabama did in 2016 with linebacker Ben Davis.

Since the 2011 cycle, Alabama has signed 26 5-star players, according to the 247Sports Composite, including three in the 2016 signing class.

But how many other programs can afford to do that? We take a look at 10 possible redshirt candidates among 4-star and 5-star players from the just completed 2017 class:

Keytaon Thompson, 4-star quarterback, Mississippi State: This will be heavily dependent on Nick Fitzgerald’s health because Thompson should be No. 2 on the Bulldogs’ depth chart. The country’s No. 5 dual-threat quarterback is 6-4, 225 pounds and was an early enrollee.

He’s essentially in the same situation as Ole Miss’ Shea Patterson was last year. Patterson was the No. 1-ranked quarterback in the class and ripped off the redshirt only because Chad Kelly got hurt.

Tua Tagovailoa, 5-star quarterback, Alabama: The No. 1-ranked dual-threat quarterback in this class, Tagovailoa will be hard-pressed to duplicate Jalen Hurts’ freshman campaign as he expects to begin behind Hurts on the depth chart. Hurts’ quick rise to starter caused veteran transfers, and this redshirt will likely depend on Hurts’ health and passing ability, which fell off at the end of 2016. The Tide also has another QB prospect Mac Jones in this class.

Jake Fromm, 4-star quarterback, Georgia: Has drawn comparisons to former Georgia star Aaron Murray, and a redshirt would create a two-year gap between Fromm and incumbent starter Jacob Eason. Fromm was the No. 3 pro-style QB, and one of six early enrollees in Athens.

Myles Brennan, 4-star quarterback, LSU: The 6-3, 180-pound recruit is rated higher than fellow incoming QB Lowell Narcisse, a dual-threat prospect. But while every player will start from scratch with new offensive coordinator Matt Canada, Brennan might need more time to fill out his frame. Brennan briefly stepped away from LSU following the coaching turnover, but reaffirmed his commitment after Canada was hired.

Austin Troxell, 4-star offensive tackle, Auburn: Troxell is recovering from a second ACL injury suffered in September, but the 6-7, 335-pound prospect was still ranked No. 18 at his position. He would compete with two other offensive line recruits on the Plains in this class, including 5-star Calvin Ashley.

D’Andre Swift, 4-star running back, Georgia: Swift’s ability to make a splash on special teams will determine if he plays early. But outside of that, it will be difficult to crack a backfield that still includes Nick Chubb and Sony Michel, not to mention Brian Herrien and Elijah Holyfield.

Saahdiq Charles, 4-star offensive guard, LSU: The 19th-ranked player at his position and seventh in Mississippi, the Tigers may give Charles more time to adjust to his growing 6-5, 314-pound frame.

Daniel Wright, 4-star safety, Alabama: A numbers game could keep Wright on the sidelines as the Crimson Tide may move Minkah Fitzpatrick back to cornerback after he replaced Eddie Jackson at safety. But Alabama still has Ronnie Harrison, Hootie Jones and Deionte Thompson already on the roster. And Wright is ranked behind fellow 2017 class member Xavier McKinney, also a safety.

Tedarrel Slaton, 4-star offensive guard, Florida: Slaton is 6-4, 360 pounds and listed at offensive guard, but could move to the defensive line. Given his weight and the possible position shift, a redshirt could help Slaton, the third-best player at his position coming out in this class, adjust to college.

D.D. Bowie, 4-star wide receiver, Ole Miss: The Rebels return five receivers, and while Bowie was rated the No. 20 receiver in this class, it will be difficult to crack the lineup given the numbers. Bowie was ranked the third-best prospect in Mississippi in the 2017 class.