Rivals released their list of the top 100 recruits in the nation, with Alabama getting a handful of spots.
AL.com’s Matt Scalici reports that six players from the state of Alabama made the list, including St. Paul’s linebacker Tre Williams coming in at no.33 overall. CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY
Hoover defensive backer Marlon Humphrey was the highest rated recruit in the state, coming in at no.11 overall.
Vigor 4-star Defensive End Justin Thornton is the latest star recruit from the Mobile-area to commit to Auburn.
Thornton made the decision, early Mother’s Day morning at his church, which was originally reported to come down between LSU or Auburn.
Texas A&M was rumored to have an outside chance, because Thornton’s father lives near the Dallas area, but that was never a major factor.
He named LSU his leading favorite this past month, but the latest trend of commits from his peers only made this decision easier.
Thornton joins fellow Vigor star Deshaun Davis and St. Paul’s Tre’ Williams and Josh Casher as the major recruits to commit to the Tigers this offseason.
Justin Thornton interview (CLICK HERE TO LISTEN)
Alabama recruit Vincent Jackson Jr, no relation to Bo, decided to have some fun and take a shot at Alabama linebacker Reuben Foster.
We all remember how Foster switched back and forth, between Auburn and Alabama, while getting an infamous Auburn tattoo during his recruitment.
Jackson Jr. tweeted out a picture of this custom Alabama tattoo, saying: “The tattoo that Reuben Foster should’ve gotten”
It hasn’t been confirmed whether or not the tattoo is a drawing or not, but judging by the picture we’ll go with Jackson Jr. being bored in class one day.
Jackson Jr. is a 3-star linebacker recruit that has offers from multiple top programs, most notably: Alabama, Oklahoma, USC, and Texas A&M.
