How did Alabama and Texas players compare as recruits
Tomorrow at 11 a.m. CT, one of the most anticipated games of the 2022 college football season will kick off between Alabama and Texas in Austin, Texas. While the Longhorns are not ranked and Alabama is the No. 1 team in the country, the game is making waves for the countless storylines surrounding the contest.
Ahead of the matchup, On3 decided to look back and compare how the expected starters for both teams were viewed as recruits. Here is a breakdown of the players and what each of their On3 Consensus rankings were by the end of their cycle.
Quarterback
Bryce Young, Alabama
On3 Consensus Ranking: No. 2 in 2020 class
Quinn Ewers, Texas
On3 Consensus Ranking: No. 3 in 2021 class
Running Back
Jahmyr Gibbs, Alabama
On3 Consensus Ranking: No. 80 in the 2020 class
Bijan Robinson, Texas
On3 Consensus Ranking: No. 16 in the 2020 class
Wide Receivers
Jermaine Burton, Alabama
On3 Consensus Ranking: No. 76 in the 2020 class
Kobe Prentice, Alabama
On3 Consensus Ranking: No. 72 in the 2022 class
Traeshon Holden, Alabama
On3 Consensus Ranking: No. 194 in the 2020 class
Xavier Worthy, Texas
On3 Consensus Ranking: No. 56 in the 2021
Jordan Whittington, Texas
On3 Consensus Ranking: No. 38 in the 2019 class
Brenan Thompson, Texas
On3 Consensus Ranking: No. 101 in the 2022 class
Tight End
Cameron Latu, Alabama
On3 Consensus Ranking: No. 129 in the 2018 class
Ja’Tavion Sanders, Texas
On3 Consensus Ranking: No. 12 in the 2021 class
Left Tackle
Tyler Steen, Alabama
On3 Consensus Ranking: No. 1172 in the 2018 class
Kelvin Banks, Texas
On3 Consensus Ranking: No. 22 in the 2022 class
Left Guard
Kendall Randolph, Alabama
On3 Consensus Ranking: No. 188 in the 2017 class
Hayden Connor, Texas
On3 Consensus Ranking: No. 386 in the 2021 class
Center
Darrian Dalcourt, Alabama
On3 Consensus Ranking: No. 180 in the 2019 class
Jake Majors, Texas
On3 Consensus Ranking: No. 258 in the 2020 class
Right Guard
Emil Ekiyor, Alabama
On3 Consensus Ranking: No. 118 in the 2018 class
Cole Hutson, Texas
On3 Consensus Ranking: No. 413 in the 2022 class
Right Tackle
JC Latham, Alabama
On3 Consensus Ranking: No. 2 in the 2021 class
Christian Jones, Texas
On3 Consensus Ranking: No. 740 in the 2018 class
Defensive Linemen
Timothy Smith, Alabama
On3 Consensus Ranking: No. 45 in the 2020 class
Jaheim Oatis, Alabama
On3 Consensus Ranking: No. 77 in the 2022 class
Byron Young, Alabama
On3 Consensus Ranking: No. 85 in the 2019 class
Keondre Coburn, Texas
On3 Consensus Ranking: No. 111 in the 2018 class
Moro Ojomo, Texas
On3 Consensus Ranking: No. 345 in the 2018 class
T’Vondre Sweat, Texas
On3 Consensus Ranking: No. 657 in the 2019 class
EDGE
Will Anderson, Alabama
On3 Consensus Ranking: No. 17 in the 2020 class
Ovie Oghoufo, Texas
On3 Consensus Ranking: No. 518 in the 2018 class
Linebackers
Henry To’o To’o, Alabama
On3 Consensus Ranking: No. 64 in the 2019 class
Dallas Turner, Alabama
On3 Consensus Ranking: No. 9 in the 2021 class
Jaylan Ford, Texas
On3 Consensus Ranking: No. 1188 in the 2020 class
DeMarvion Overshown, Texas
On3 Consensus Ranking: No. 48 in the 2018 class
Cornerbacks
Kool Aid McKinstry, Alabama
On3 Consensus Ranking: No. 17 in the 2021 class
Terrion Arnold, Alabama
On3 Consensus Ranking: No. 35 in the 2021 class
Ryan Watts, Texas
On3 Consensus Ranking: No. 188 in the 2020 class
D’Shawn Jamison, Texas
On3 Consensus Ranking: No. 131 in the 2018 class
Safeties
Jordan Battle, Alabama
On3 Consensus Ranking: No. 46 in the 2019 class
DeMarco Hellams, Alabama
On3 Consensus Ranking: No. 89 in the 2019 class
Jerrin Thompson, Texas
On3 Consensus Ranking: No. 200 in the 2020 class
Anthony Cook, Texas
On3 Consensus Ranking: No. 57 in the 2018 class
STAR
Brian Branch, Alabama
On3 Consensus Ranking: No. 71 in the 2020 class
Jahdae Barron, Texas
On3 Consensus Ranking: No. 412 in the 2020 class