Where Alabama commits and targets stand in updated 2024 On300

On Monday, On3 unveiled its updated 2024 On300. There were some significant changes near the top of the list, with an Alabama-based prospect earning five-star status. Most of Bama’s 2024 commits, excluding new verbal pledge Rico Scott, have spots in the updated On300.

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BamaInsider breaks down where the Crimson Tide’s commits and targets stand in the new 2024 On300.

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Pair of Alabama commits remain in the top-20 overall

Alabama pledges Jaylen Mbakwe and Julian Sayin are the two highest-rated players in Alabama’s 2024 class. Per the On3 Industry Rankings, they are each five-star recruits.

On3 only has 11 five-stars at this juncture, though Mbakwe and Sayin remain high in the rankings. Mbakwe (No. 17 overall) and Sayin (No. 18 overall) only had one-spot drops from the previous rankings update.

Both Mbakwe and Sayin remain locked in with their commitments to Alabama. Mbakwe has been on campus multiple times this spring, with Sayin taking a multi-day visit last month. Alabama will host the pair of five-stars on campus for A-Day Game on April 22.

Mbakwe spoke with BamaInsider’s Andrew Bone about his recent visit to Alabama earlier this month.

“I really like their coaching style,” Mbakwe previously told Bone. “Coach T-Rob is outstanding at what he’s doing. He really helps guys understand what they are doing. He makes sure they know everything and gives everyone a shot.

“Coach Saban is a great guy. He is very hands-on with the DBs. I like that best about him. He was very intense and detail-oriented. He told me just be ready to come work. I could start my freshman year; just have to be willing to work.”

Other schools remain in pursuit of Mbakwe and Sayin, but both are standing firm in their commitments.

Perry Thompson continues to climb the rankings

Foley (Ala.) wide receiver Perry Thompson continues to climb On3’s Class of 2024 rankings.

Thompson went from unranked to No. 58 overall in our October update. He then moved up to No. 56 in the February release. Now, Thompson checks in at No. 39 overall and the eighth-ranked wideout in the country.

In his junior campaign, Thompson put himself on the map with 87 catches for 1,059 yards and nine touchdowns. Those 87 receptions broke his school record that was previously held by Julio Jones.

On3 Director of Scouting and Rankings Charles Power wrote the following about Thompson last fall.

“Alabama wide receiver commit Perry Thompson is one of the bigger, more physically-gifted pass catchers,” Power wrote. “The 6-foot-3, 205-pounder has plus length with arms that measure over 33-inches and straight line speed (11.1 second 100 meter time). The Foley (Ala.) High standout is a tough two-way player at the high school level but projects as a big, physical wide receiver with the athleticism to pick up yards after the catch.”

Following a visit to Alabama in March, Thompson told BamaInsider that his commitment status with the program is “back at 100 percent.” Auburn remains heavily involved, as well as Florida, Miami, and Tennessee.

Staying in South Alabama, Bama linebacker commit Sterling Dixon went from No. 62 overall to just outside the top-100 at No. 102.

Dixon remains solid in his commitment with Alabama following a recent visit to the school. He spoke with BamaInsider about what’s keeping him locked in with the Tide and his thoughts on new inside linebackers coach Robert Bala.

Auburn, Colorado, and LSU continue to stay in touch with the highly productive defender.

Where in-state prospects check in at in the new On300

Phenix City (Ala.) Central wide receiver Cam Coleman is continuing his meteoric rise. Coleman went from unranked to No. 20 in the previous On300 update, and now checks in at No. 6 in the newest rankings release. He is also now a five-star prospect on On3.

Another double-digit riser in the rankings was Vestavia Hills High School EDGE Jordan Ross. Ross went from No. 40 to No. 27 and is the third-ranked EDGE in the nation. Only Colin Simmons and Dylan Stewart are ahead of him at the position.

Georgia linebacker commit Demarcus Riddick rose one spot in the new rankings, going from No. 37 to No. 36. Riddick has visited Alabama two times this spring, and will be back for the A-Day Game this Saturday. He spoke with BamaInsider recently about his thoughts on the Tide and his conversation with Nick Saban.

In-state recruits inside the On300

• Cam Coleman, five-star WR from Central HS (No. 6 overall)
• Jaylen Mbakwe, four-star ATH from Clay-Chalkville HS (No. 17 overall)
• Jordan Ross, four-star EDGE from Vestavia Hills HS (No. 27 overall)
• Demarcus Riddick, four-star LB from Chilton County HS in Clanton (No. 36 overall)
• Perry Thompson, four-star WR from Foley HS (No. 39 overall)
• Joseph Phillips, four-star LB from Booker T. Washington HS in Tuskegee (No. 70 overall)
• Jeremiah Beaman, four-star DL from Parker HS in Birmingham (No. 97 overall)
• Sterling Dixon, four-star EDGE from Mobile Christian School (No. 102 overall)
• Kevin Riley, four-star RB from Tuscaloosa County HS in Northport (No. 140 overall)
• Bradley Shaw, four-star LB from Hoover HS (No. 177 overall)
• Travaris Banks, four-star S from Northridge HS in Tuscaloosa (No. 184 overall)
• JaCorey Whitted, four-star TE from McAdory HS in McCalla (No. 220 overall)
• Malcolm Simmons, four-star ATH from Benjamin Russell HS in Alexandria City (No. 273 overall)

Recent Alabama visitors keep their spots in the new On300

Multiple recent visitors for Alabama have kept their spots in the updated On300.

Terry Bussey, the nation’s top-ranked athlete, is the No. 16 overall player in his class. He made his way out to Tuscaloosa on Saturday for his first-ever visit to Bama. Will the Tide receive an official visit from him? He discussed that and much more HERE!

Fellow Texas prospect Casey Poe has retained his spot as the top-ranked interior offensive lineman. His overall ranking is No. 34. Poe spoke with BamaInsider about his multi-day visit to Alabama, time with the coaching staff, if he’ll take an official visit, and more. Click HERE to read that story!

Cayden Jones‘ visit to Alabama on Friday was an important one for the program. Jones is set to announce his decision on April 21. BamaInsider caught up with him to discuss his top contenders, interest in the Tide, if his mind is made up, and much more.

A few other notable players with interest in the Crimson Tide include:

• Ellis Robinson, five-star CB from IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida (No. 4 overall, UGA commit)
• Colin Simmons, five-star EDGE from Duncanville HS in Texas (No. 5 overall)
• Micah Hudson, five-star WR from Lake Belton HS in Texas (No. 9 overall)
• KJ Bolden, five-star S from Buford HS in Georgia (No. 10 overall)
• Charles Lester, four-star CB from Riverview HS in Florida (No. 15 overall)
• Jaden Reddell, four-star TE from Raymore-Peculiar HS in Missouri (No. 22 overall)
• Weston Davis, four-star OL from United HS in Beaumont, Texas (No. 23 overall)
• Mike Matthews, four-star WR from Parkview HS in Georgia (No. 24 overall)
• Justin Williams, four-star LB from Oakridge HS in Texas (No. 25 overall)
• Nathaniel Frazier, four-star RB from Mater Dei HS in California (No. 31 overall)
• Caleb Odom, four-star TE from Carrollton HS in Georgia (No. 37 overall)
• Eddrick Houston, four-star EDGE from Buford HS in Georgia (No. 49 overall)
• Kobe Black, four-star CB from Connally HS in Texas (No. 51 overall)
• Jordan Seaton, four-star OL from St. John’s HS in Washington D.C. (No. 58 overall)
• Corian Gibson, four-star S from Lancaster HS in Texas (No. 67 overall)
• Zabien Brown, four-star CB from Mater Dei HS in California (No. 123 overall)
• Keylen Adams, four-star WR from Green Run HS in Virginia (No. 159 overall)
• Kamron Beavers, four-star DL from Bay Springs HS in Mississippi (No. 169 overall)

Other notable targets: TE Carter Nelson (No. 71 overall), EDGE Christopher Jackson (No. 74 overall) WR Ryan Wingo (No. 90 overall), TE Trey’Dez Green (No. 113 overall), DL Charleston Collins (No. 124), ATH Demello Jones (No. 127 overall), WR Aeryn Hampton (No. 145 overall), OL Michael Uini (No. 148 overall), DL Dealyn Evans (No. 181 overall), CB Cai Bates (No. 191 overall),DL Kamarion Franklin (No. 204 overall), ATH Daniel Hill (No. 228), WR Amari Jefferson (No. 256), OL Daniel Calhoun (No. 278).

Complete On300 Player Rankings

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