Mobile CB Armour-Davis Commits To The Tide
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| Jalyn Armour-Davis Twitter Photo |
The University of Alabama has picked up its first in-state football recruit for 2017. He is elite four-star cornerback Jalyn Armour-Davis, out of Mobile (Alabama) St. Paul’s Episcopal. The youngster confirmed the rumor, and had already informed the Crimson Tide coaching staff about a month ago before recently going public.
According to BamaOnLine, Armour-Davis said, "Really with them it was just a matter of time of when I was (going to announce). He further said it had more to do with his educational opportunities, and the fact he felt comfortable at UA more-so than the football aspect of it all. He added, "It's just more of a security blanket at Alabama that I feel."
The fact that Armour-Davis has a cousin playing football for the University of Alabama didn't hurt any. However, 2017 Tide signee Chadarius Townsend didn't pressure his younger cousin to come to Alabama, although he did let him know about life in T-town. Armour-Davis said that is the model that he, too, will use to try to help persuade others to join him in the 2018 class and beyond at UA. "I'm not going to bug anyone," he said.
The 6' 0", 160-pounder is excited over his choice, and plans to be in Tuscaloosa on campus this summer just to be around the program. He likes what he sees.
Armour-Davis is rated as the No. 15 cornerback and the No. 121 overall player in the country according to the 247Sports Composite.
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2018 University Of Alabama Football Commits
The University of Alabama Crimson Tide football team currently has 5 student-athletes who have committed to furthering their football careers at the Capstone. As new commits and signees are announced the list will be updated and released.
Here is the complete list of 2017 commitments and signees to UA as of 06/26/17:
- Jordan Davis, DE (6-6, 240), Memphis, Tennessee
- Xavier Williams, WR/ATH (6-1, 185), Hollywood, Florida
- Quay Walker, OLF ( 6-4, 220), Cordele, Georgia
- Skyler DeLong, P (6-4, 180), Fort Mill, South Carolina
- Jalyn Armour-Davis, CB (6-0, 160), Mobile, ALABAMA*
*State of Alabama commits
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T.J. Simmons To Transfer From Alabama
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| T.J. Simmons Photo Credit: UA Athletics |
TUSCALOOSA, Alabama - In what one could call a surprise announcement, University of Alabama wide receiver T.J. Simmons says he will be leaving the Crimson Tide to head to West Virginia to play for the Mountaineers. In his announcement, the Pinson, Alabama native said, "Words are not enough to explain how thankful I am for having the opportunity to play for the University of Alabama. However I am blessed to announce that I will be transferring to continue my football career at West Virginia University."
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Alabama 2018 Football Recruiting
Ranked 57th According To 247Sports
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| Photo Credit: UA Athletics |
It's not quite where one is used to finding the University of Alabama when it comes to football recruiting. After having just landed another coveted recruit, UA now has five commits for the class of 2018 in its stable, and is ranked at No. 57 in the nation. Quite a ways down from the multitudes of number ones in the Nick Saban era.
Here's a look at where the Southeastern Conference ranks nationally in football recruiting for 2018:
3 LSU
5 Tennessee
12 Texas A&M
23 Kentucky
27 Vanderbilt
33 Mississippi State
38 Arkansas
39 Florida
40 South Carolina
48 Ole Miss
53 Auburn
57 University of Alabama Crimson Tide
65 Georgia
87 Missouri
