Alabama hosting several nationally elite prospect on campus this weekend
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Alabama currently sits all the way down at No. 6 in the 2018 recruiting rankings with less than two weeks until National Signing Day. While a No. 6 ranking would be cause for jubilation at most schools, Alabama obviously isn’t most schools.
The Crimson Tide have locked down the No. 1 recruiting class for seven consecutive seasons, according to 247Sports Composite Rankings. While that may not be attainable for an eighth consecutive season, expect a big jump up from Alabama on National Signing Day — likely into the top 2 or 3 should things go Nick Saban’s way.
This weekend could go far in determining just how big of a jump Alabama takes, as the program is hosting several nationally elite prospects in Tuscaloosa this weekend.
The No. 4 cornerback in the nation and U.S. Army All-American Isaac Taylor-Stuart will be making the trip from San Diego:
https://twitter.com/Kingathlete5/status/956904842189987840
The No. 3 cornerback in the nation Olaijah Griffin, rated as a five-star by 247Sports Composite, is also making the trip from California. He was selected to play in the 2018 Under Armour All-American Game:
5-Star CB @OlaijahGriffin Arriving around 5:00 today #Rolltide official visit this weekend #baller https://t.co/tuWTDuE2Ok
— InsideBamaRecruiting Alabama Football (@RTRnews) January 26, 2018
Joining them will be longtime receiver target Jacob Copeland, the No. 12 receiver prospect in the nation. Copeland was also an Under Armour All-American:
Who linking with me in Tuscaloosa ????
— Jacob Copeland (@JCope1era) January 26, 2018
Closing strong with these three, in particular, would help Alabama make a big jump up the recruiting rankings. All three are expected to wait until National Signing Day to declare their intentions.
A graduate of the University of Tennessee, Michael Wayne Bratton oversees the news coverage for Saturday Down South. Michael previously worked for FOX Sports and NFL.com
