Where Alabama commits and targets stand in the new 2024 On300

On Monday morning, On3 unveiled the members of our newly updated 2024 On300. It marks the third update of the recruiting cycle and the first since May. This group reflects On3’s assessment of who the top 300 prospects in the Class of 2024 are.

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In this latest reveal, there were some Alabama commitments and targets who rose significantly due to how they’ve performed in their junior seasons thus far. BamaInsider highlights where Alabama’s 2024 targets and their commits stand in the new rankings.

Crimson Tide pledge receives a big bump in the latest On300

ATH Jaylen Mbakwe

New ranking: No. 7

Previous ranking: No. 5

Date of commitment to Alabama: July 26, 2022

The Skinny: Alabama’s highest-rated member of its 2024 class is Pinson (Ala.) Clay-Chalkville’s Jaylen Mbakwe. He fell just two spots in his national ranking, but remains the top-ranked athlete in next year’s recruiting cycle.

Mbakwe, who is committed to play in the 2024 Under Armour All-American Game as well, has shown off his potential this season. Mbakwe has made highlight-reel plays as a receiver, special teams return man, and defensive back.

The On3 Scouting Report praises Mbakwe for the versatility he shows on the field.

“Has outstanding play speed, backed up by a personal best of 10.74 seconds in the 100 meters mid-way through his sophomore track season,” the report reads. “Pulls away in the open field, easily out-running defenders. Dynamic with the ball in his hands both as a receiver and return man. Also shows the ability to separate on vertical routes. Returned several kicks for touchdowns. Also doubles as a productive defensive back, with high-level ball production, totaling 4 interceptions and 12 pass breakups as a sophomore.”

WR Perry Thompson

New ranking: No. 58 

Previous ranking: Unranked

Date of commitment to Alabama: June 24, 2022

The Skinny: One of the biggest rankings jumps in the newest On300 belong to Foley (Ala.) product Perry Thompson. After previously being unranked, Thompson is now a top-60 overall junior and the No. 10 wideout in his class.

Thompson, who left his last game with a minor injury that won’t keep him out any longer, has been stellar this season. Thus far, Thompson has 749 receiving yards on 65 catches (11.5 yards per catch) and nine total touchdowns.

BamaInsider’s Jimmy Stein saw Thompson in person last month, and said the following about Alabama’s receiver pledge. 

“Perry did show elite feet in his release off the line of scrimmage,” Stein wrote. “He snared a quick slant from the six-yard line and scored to close the gap with the Pirates to 25-22 at the half. Thompson would finish the game with 11 catches (wow) for 115 yards (also, wow). He caught TD passes of 6 and 13 yards and, in limited time at defensive back, delivered a key interception in the game.”

** Note: Alabama’s third 2024 commit, Martavious Collins, has fallen out of the On300 in the latest update.

New rankings for Alabama targets in the 2024 class

CB Desmond Ricks:

New ranking (same as previous one): No. 2

On3 Recruiting Prediction Machine: Alabama — 53.1 percent; North Carolina — 15.7 percent; Florida — 6.8 percent; LSU — 5.7 percent

CB Ellis Robinson:

New ranking: No. 3

Previous ranking: No. 6

On3 Recruiting Prediction Machine: Alabama — 62.4 percent; Georgia — 32.9 percent; Miami — 1.4 percent

READ: Latest intel on top uncommitted 2024 prospects

ATH Mike Matthews

New ranking: No. 9 

Previous ranking: No. 73

On3 Recruiting Prediction Machine: Clemson — 30.8 percent; Georgia — 18.2 percent; Alabama — 15.6 percent; Tennessee — 6.8 percent

WR Jeremiah Smith:

New ranking: No. 5

Previous ranking: No. 39

On3 Recruiting Prediction Machine: Ohio State — 96.5 percent; All others — less than 1 percent

QB D.J. Lagway:

New ranking: No. 8

Previous ranking: No. 18

On3 Recruiting Prediction Machine: Texas A&M — 64.9 percent; Florida — 13.3 percent; LSU — 7.4 percent; USC — 4.1 percent

ALSO: Midway junior season evaluations prompt 2024 On300 rankings update

S K.J. Bolden:

New ranking: No. 12

Previous ranking: No. 20

On3 Recruiting Prediction Machine: Georgia — 32.9 percent; Clemson — 13.0 percent; Florida — 11.1 percent; Alabama — 7.0 percent

QB Julian Sayin:

New ranking (same as previous one): No. 47

On3 Recruiting Prediction Machine: Georgia — 49.2 percent; LSU — 39.1 percent; Texas — 2.6 percent; Alabama — 2.1 percent

Looking elsewhere, defensive lineman target Kamarion Franklin is now at No. 52 after previously being No. 61. Franklin spoke with us about his recent visit to Alabama HERE.

EDGE KingJoseph Edwards is No. 67 in the country, while quarterback target Jadyn Davis is No. 68. Nigel Smith, who also visited Bama for the Texas A&M game, rose 35 spots to No. 78.

Offensive lineman Daniel Calhoun checks in at No. 141, running back Daniel Hill rose 107 spots to No. 191, and tight end Kylan Fox sits at No. 282. Running back Derrick McFall is at No. 202, quarterback Michael Van Buren earns the No. 203 ranking, and EDGE Jacob Smith went from unranked to No. 218.

Switching to the state of Alabama, Mobile Christian School EDGE Sterling Dixon went from No. 246 to No. 62 in the new rankings. Birmingham (Ala.) Parker defensive lineman Jeremiah Beaman also has a spot in the top 100 as his ranking is No. 97.

In-state quarterback Josh Flowers is the No. 83 overall recruit in the 2024 On300. Mario Craver, who is high school teammates with Jaylen Mbakwe, jumped 31 spots to No. 163. Defensive back Travaris Banks (teammates with 2023 Bama commit Wilkin Formby), sits at No. 193, while Andalusia running back J’Marion Burnette checks in at No. 235.

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