Thursday Cup of Joe: Latest Alabama recruiting intel (Thanksgiving edition)
The start of the Early Signing Period is less than four weeks away. With this important stretch of recruiting underway, BamaInsider is constantly digging for the latest intel on both Alabama targets and commitments.
In our weekly Cup of Joe feature piece, we provide Bama-related recruiting nuggets and what to know about their efforts on the trail. This week’s story, which you can read in its entirety HERE, is jam-packed with plenty of nuggets and tidbits.
What is the latest on unofficial visitors coming into town this weekend?
Alabama will be playing host to a flurry of top 2023 targets on Saturday. That list features five-stars James Smith and Qua Russaw, flip targets Kelby Collins and Lawson Luckie, and more. There’s also an unoffered senior cornerback who is set for his first trip to Tuscaloosa.
We dish out the latest on each of these important visitors stepping foot on campus this weekend.
How should Alabama fans feel about five-star commitment Caleb Downs?
At No. 11 overall on the 2023 On3 Consensus, Caleb Downs is Alabama’s highest-rated commit. As such, his weekly visit plans and contact with other schools is of high interest for Bama fans.
BamaInsider updates our subscribers on the latest with the Crimson Tide’s five-star safety pledge.
Official visitor spotlights
Nick Saban and his staff are gearing up to host four official visitors on campus. Three of those prospects are already committed to Alabama, while one — Jaren Hamilton — remains a top 2023 target for the Tide.
Our official visitor spotlights gives you everything you need to know about each of these four prospects!
Where Alabama commitments will be playing this week
2023 Commitments
S Bray Hubbard — In their third-round playoff game, the 12-0 Ocean Springs Greyhounds will face off against Brandon (11-1) on Friday at 7:00 p.m. Central.
S Caleb Downs — Mill Creek (11-1) continues their postseason run with a third-round playoff game against Westlake (9-3) on Friday at 6:30 p.m. Central.
QB Eli Holstein — Zachary (9-2) will take on Southside (11-1) in a third-round playoff game on Friday at 7:00 p.m. Central.
Top 10
- 1Breaking
Coach Michael Vick
Former NFL star is college HC
- 2Hot
Zachariah Branch
USC 5-Star hits the portal
- 3
Jaylen Mbakwe
5-Star Alabama freshman staying in Tuscaloosa
- 4
Dan Mullen
Contract details released
- 5
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WR Jalen Hale — Longview (12-0) squares off against Port Arthur Memorial (11-1) in the third round of the playoffs at 7:00 p.m. Central on Friday.
WR Malik Benson — BYE (plays Dec. 3)
OL Miles McVay — East Saint Louis (11-2) will play Prairie Ridge (12-1) in the state championship on Saturday at 1:00 p.m. Central.
S Tony Mitchell — Thompson (10-3) will take on Auburn (12-1) on Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. Central. An opportunity to win their fourth straight state championship is on the line for the Warriors.
Out for the season due to injury: WR Cole Adams
2024 Commitments
TE Martavious Collins — Rome (11-1) has a third-round playoff game against Marist (10-2) on Friday at 6:30 p.m. Central.
2025 Commitments:
WR Ryan Williams — In their state semifinal game, Saraland (13-1) will take on Theodore (13-0) on Friday at 7:00 p.m. Central.
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