Currently boasting the top-ranked 2019 and second-ranked 2020 recruiting classes, the future is bright for the Crimson Tide. Six of Alabama’s commits competed against one another in a nationally televised game between Thompson (AL) and Hewitt-Trussville (AL) last Friday. Led by Taulia Tagovailoa, Thompson overcame Hewitt-Trussville in a 63-49 shoot-out.
2019 Class
5-star offensive tackle Pierce Quick was spotlighted in Hewitt-Trussville’s (AL) loss to Thompson (AL).
Gotta love running behind Pierce Quick 🥞
Paul Tyson ducks in behind him and plows in for another @HuskyFast score!#RollTide @PierceQuick @Paul_Tyson17 pic.twitter.com/jAKgXSU6IQ— Who's Next (@WhosNextHS) October 27, 2018
4-star offensive tackle Amari Kight helped Thompson storm back from a 28-0 deficit in its win over Hewitt-Trussville.
Thompson takes its first lead! It's Shadrick Byrd capping off the drive by following his big left tackle Amari Kight.
Warriors up 42-35.@shadbyrd13_ @Amari_Kight pic.twitter.com/d0gmsuENTt— Who's Next (@WhosNextHS) October 27, 2018
4-star quarterback Paul Tyson was 14-of-23 passing for 275 yards and three touchdowns in Hewitt-Trussville’s loss. Tyson also threw an interception.
4-star quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa nearly mirrored Tyson’s passing production, completing 14 of his 23 attempts for 264 yards and two touchdowns with an interception. Tagovailoa was a difference maker on the ground as well, rushing for 152 yards and three touchdowns on 12 carries.
4-star wide receiver John Metchie showed his versatility in The Peddie School’s (NJ) 21-16 loss to The Hun School of Princeton (NJ). Metchie caught three passes for 46 yards and ran for a touchdown.
4-star defensive end Antonio Alfano racked up six sacks, seven tackles for a loss, four quarterback hurries and nine pancakes in Colonia’s (NJ) 27-12 win over Woodbridge (NJ).
6 Sacks, 7 Tackles for a Loss, 7 Tackles, 4 QB Hurries, 9 Pancakes…https://t.co/Da9Ge811cf
— Antonio Alfano (@Antonioalfano99) October 27, 2018
4-star cornerback Christian Williams continued to make an impact all over the field in Daphne’s (AL) 28-24 loss to St. Paul’s (AL). Williams caught four passes for 44 yards and a touchdown while running for 16 yards on eight carries. He also had an interception.
4-star athlete Brandon Turnage turned a reception into a 75-yard touchdown in Lafayette’s (MS) 24-21 loss to Olive Branch (MS).
— Brandon Turnage (@BallerNation10) October 27, 2018
3-star kicker Will Reichard nailed a 33-yard field goal in Hoover’s (AL) 31-7 win over Mt. Brook (AL).
4-star tight end Jahleel Billinglsey took over at quarterback for Phillips Academy (IL), running its wildcat offense in a 30-24 win over Forest Lake (IL). Billingsley compiled 152 rushing yards and three touchdowns on 15 carries.
4-star safety DeMarcco Hellams had no stats available. DeMatha Catholic (MD) fell 13-7 to St. John’s College High School (Washington D.C.).
4-star defensive end Byron Young and West Jones (MS) dominated Wingfield (MS) 45-0.
4-star outside linebacker King Mwikuta and Troup County (GA) beat Central (GA) 49-27.
4-star defensive end Justin Eboigbe had no stats available in Forest Park’s (GA) 54-34 loss to Mundy’s Mill (GA).
4-star defensive end Kevin Harris had no stats available. Grayson (GA) steamrolled Rockdale County (GA) 49-3.
4-star offensive guard Darrian Dalcourt and 4-star linebacker Shane Lee had no stats available. St. Frances (MD) blanked Northeast (PA) 35-0.
4-star defensive lineman DJ Dale and Clay-Chalkville (AL) handled Huffman (AL) 49-14.
4-star defensive tackle Rashad Cheney and Cedar Grove (GA) had an off week.
4-star offensive tackle Tanner Bowles and Glasgow (KY) edged out Elizabethtown (KY) 35-34.
4-star running back Keilan Robinson had no stats available in St. John’s College High School’s win over DeMatha Catholic.
4-star defensive end Jaylen Ingraham had no stats available in St. Thomas Aquinas’ (FL) 58-0 whipping of Blanche Ely (FL).
2020 Class
4-star quarterback Carson Beck threw for two touchdowns in Mandarin’s (FL) 39-34 win over Flagler Palm Coast (FL).
4-star defensive end Jordan Davis made a sack and six tackles in Copiah-Lincoln Community College’s 31-17 victory over Southwest Mississippi C.C.
4-star wide receiver Dazalin Worsham caught a touchdown pass in Hewitt-Trussville’s loss.
4-star cornerback Javier Morton had no stats available. Stephenson (GA) beat Lovejoy (GA) 14-7.
3-star tight end Caden Clark had no stats available in Archbishop Hoban’s (OH) 31-0 thumping of Notre Dame Cathedral-Latin (OH).
4-star inside linebacker Jackson Bratton and Muscle Shoals (AL) fought off Wetumpka (AL) for a 24-14 win.
4-star defensive tackle Jayson Jones and Calera (AL) lost 21-3 to Chelsea (AL).
4-star cornerback Malachi Moore had no stats available in Hewitt-Trussville’s loss.