Alabama’s 2019 class could be one of the best recruiting classes in recent memory. I will take a deep look at Alabama’s current 2019 commits. The Tide currently has 20 commitments. Here is a breakdown of ten of them as this part 1 of Meet Alabama’s 2019 Commits. Part 2 will be released on Thursday.
Amari Kight
Kight is a 4-Star offensive tackle. He is ranked as No.43 in the ESPN 300.
The 315-pounder is a teammate of Alabama quarterback commit, Taulia Tagovailoa. Kight is excellent at the tackle position as he has great footwork. He knows how to keep his feet at shoulder width and make his self wide, which makes it hard for a defensive end to get around him. The Tide has a chance to land the best offensive line class of the Saban era and Kight plays a huge part in that.
Brandon Turnage
Turnage is ranked No. 71 in The ESPN 300. He is the No. 6 cornerback in the 2019 recruiting class, according to ESPN.
The Mississippi-native is great at turning turnovers into points. Once he catches an interception, he is off to the races. His speed also gives him the ability to keep up with the outstanding wide receivers that are in today’s game. Alabama landed a total of five defensive backs in their 2018 recruiting class, after losing all of their starting defensive backs from last season. The Tide looks to have similar success in this recruiting cycle as they currently have three 4-Star defensive backs committed.
Christian Williams
Williams is ranked as No.87 in the ESPN 300. He is very athletic. He has great speed and knows how to judge the ball in the air. The 4-Star Alabama product is one of those guys that can compete for those 50/50 balls and come out with the pigskin.
He is another guy that has experience playing on both sides of the ball. Saban has been known to experiment with players and try them at different positions all over the field. Williams is one of those unique players that Saban could tweak to fit Alabama’s offensive and defensive scheme.
DJ Dale
Dale is one of the top players in the state of Alabama and it is easy to tell why. He is quick on his feet and has the ability to dominate inside of the trenches.
The 6-feet-3-inches 323-pounder is extremely athletic and very knowledgeable of the game. He fires off the line with a great burst of speed and is able to break down when attempting to make tackles, making it very difficult for ball carriers to make a move on him.
Keilan Robinson
Robinson’s 5-feet-9-inch frame allows him to run hard and low to the ground. He has explosive speed and can exploit the smallest openings. He can also be used in the passing game. Alabama wants to add at least two running backs during this recruiting cycle. The amount of depth they have currently in the backfield may have hurt them doing the last recruiting cycle but this should not be a problem this time around. Alabama will lose senior running back, Damien Harris, at the end of next season. Najee Harris will be a Junior and Josh Jacobs will be a Senior.
King Mwikuta
Mwikuta is ranked as No. 201 in the ESPN 300. He is an outside linebacker, that can come off the edge and make plays in the opponent’s backfield. Alabama’s linebacker corps has been hit by the injury bug as of late. The suspension of Vandarius Cowan doesn’t help the Tide’s depth. Alabama must attempt to create depth at the linebacker position, which makes Mwikuta a huge get.
Pierce Quick
Quick is a name that many people have heard time and time again for his efforts on the recruiting trail. Some of that attention may have taken the light away from his ability on the field. Quick is a5-Star recruit, that makes sure he puts his hand on someone every play. He rarely loses a one on one battle and is a master at getting pancake blocks.
Paul Tyson
This kid is an excellent passer. He has great accuracy and knows how to put the ball in those tight spaces. He threw for 36 passing touchdowns and only four interceptions in his junior season. His low interception rate is in large part to his ability to put the ball in a place where only his receiver can get it.
The main storyline many pay attention to is Tyson’s great-grandfather being Paul Bear Bryant but Paul has a chance to make his own legacy at Alabama with his unique skill set.
Tanner Bowles
Bowles is an outstanding lineman. He makes great use of his hands during pass blocking making it very hard for defenders to get around him. He is also an aggressive blocker on the run. He has a great first step, which allows him to open up huge lanes for ball carriers.
Will Reichard
Everyone knows of the kicking woes the Tide have had over the last couple of seasons, which makes this commitment such a huge one. Kickers are often called upon during the most pressure-filled situations and having a great one goes over well for any team. The Tide has not been very lucky in the kicking game as of late, but have fortunately been able to work around it. Reichard will have a chance to change this when he gets his opportunity.
