After dominating the NCAA's new recruiting battleground during December's Early Signing Period, the Alabama Crimson Tide were on pace to emerge with the nation's top recruiting class in college football for 2019. Georgia, Florida, LSU or Tennessee couldn't keep pace in the SEC, defending champion Clemson fell way short, and this batch of recruits joining Nick Saban's team is already considered one of the best classes in college football history.
Since 247Sports began their recruiting rankings, this 2019 recruiting haul for the Alabama football program is the highest-rated class in Crimson Tide history, and it is the second-highest ever being Ohio State's 2017 class. With National Signing Day behind us, let's meet the newest members of the Alabama Crimson Tide who will be heading to Tuscaloosa next season.
Trey Sanders, Running Back
Finish what I started.... pic.twitter.com/OlFYYSLznS
— Trey sanders (@6sixGod_) December 19, 2018
High School: IMG Academy (FL)
247Sports Rating: 5 Stars, No. 1 RB (No. 5 Overall)
Evan Neal, Offensive Tackle
ESPN 300 OL Evan Neal has committed to Alabama. The Crimson Tide now have four ESPN 300 offensive lineman committed. They have 21 ESPN 300 commitments total in this class.
— Tom VanHaaren (@TomVH) December 19, 2018
High School: IMG Academy (FL)
247Sports Rating: 5 Stars, No. 5 OT (No. 20 Overall)
Antonio Alfano, Defensive End
Signed, Sealed, & Delivered! National Letter of Intent was just emailed to the University of Alabama... I’m excited and proud to call the University of Alabama my new HOME! #RollTide pic.twitter.com/kVib0Zy5Yg
— Antonio Alfano (@Antonioalfano99) December 19, 2018
High School: Colonia (NJ)
247Sports Rating: 5 Stars, No. 3 Strong-Side DE (No. 28 overall)
Pierce Quick, Offensive Tackle
I want to thank every school that’s recruited me throughout this process. it’s truly been a blessing. At this time though I am completely shutting down my recruitment I am 100% committed to THE University of Alabama and am going to build the the best class seen at Bama. #RTR pic.twitter.com/fKBp0jEHhS
— Pierce Quick (@PierceQuick) March 4, 2018
High School: Hewitt-Trussville (AL)
247Sports Rating: 4 Stars, No. 6 OT (No. 35 overall)
Amari Knight, Offensive Tackle
Welcome OL @Amari_Kight to the Alabama Football Family!#ROLL1N9#RollTide#OutworkYesterday pic.twitter.com/x15fgZ3NgS
— Alabama Football (@AlabamaFTBL) December 19, 2018
High School: Thompson (AL)
247Sports Rating: 4 Stars, No. 8 OT
Shane Lee, Linebacker
Welcome LB @leeboy1212 to the Alabama Football Family!#ROLL1N9#RollTide#OutworkYesterday pic.twitter.com/U1pML3ILGQ
— Alabama Football (@AlabamaFTBL) December 19, 2018
High School: St. Frances Academy (MD)
247Sports Rating: 4 Stars, No. 5 Inside LB
Justin Eboigbe, Defensive End
It’s Official...#RollTide pic.twitter.com/ZXEMtdKIQw
— Justin Eboigbe (@JustinEboigbe) December 19, 2018
High School: Forest Park (GA)
247Sports Rating: 4 Stars, No. 6 Strong-Side DE
Jordan Battle, Safety
#Alabama has officially flipped four-star DB Jordan Battle away from Ohio State https://t.co/ZgL2d8Mehe @bamainsider #RollTide pic.twitter.com/1yj4yTdzen
— Andrew Bone (@AndrewJBone) December 19, 2018
High School: St. Thomas Aquinas (FL)
247Sports Rating: 4 Stars, No. 6 S
Ishmael Sopsher, Defensive Tackle
Welcome DL @isopsher to the Alabama Football Family!#ROLL1N9 | #RollTide#OutworkYesterday pic.twitter.com/Wrxyk7G577
— Alabama Football (@AlabamaFTBL) February 6, 2019
High School: Amite (LA)
247Sports Rating: 4 Stars, No. 5 DT
Jeffrey Carter, Cornerback
Mansfield Legacy DB Jeffrey Carter, once committed to Texas A&M, signs with Alabama. #RTR pic.twitter.com/9GqPlb4YJU
— Joseph Hoyt (@JoeJHoyt) December 19, 2018
High School: Mansfield Legacy (TX)
247Sports Rating: 4 Stars, No. 11 CB
Byron Young, Defensive Tackle
Welcome DE @ByronYoung19 to the Alabama Football Family!#ROLL1N9 | #RollTide#OutworkYesterday pic.twitter.com/MnepWwpGSc
— Alabama Football (@AlabamaFTBL) February 6, 2019
High School: West Jones (MS)
247Sports Rating: 4 Stars, No. 8 DT
DeMarcco Hellams, Safety
Officially a University of Alabama Student-Athlete ✍🏾🐘, thank you God🙏🏾
— DeMarcco Hellams1️⃣ (@DHellams2) December 19, 2018
High School: DeMatha Catholic (MD)
247Sports Rating: 4 Stars, No. 7 S
Brandon Turnage, Cornerback
I’m happy.🤷🏾♂️ #RollTide pic.twitter.com/QfnBqDOZDB
— Brandon Turnage (@BallerNation10) December 19, 2018
High School: Lafayette (MS)
247Sports Rating: 4 Stars, No. 11 CB
Marcus Banks, Cornerback
. @AlabamaFTBL adds another big name to their 2019 recruiting class!
4 ⭐️ CB Marcus Banks. pic.twitter.com/zeXwawMzTD
— NBC Sports (@NBCSports) January 5, 2019
High School: Dekaney (TX)
247Sports Rating: 4 Stars, No. 12 CB
Taulia Tagovailoa, Quarterback
Welcome QB @tauliaa12 to the Alabama Football Family!#ROLL1N9#RollTide#OutworkYesterday pic.twitter.com/srYWcCmKpU
— Alabama Football (@AlabamaFTBL) December 19, 2018
High School: Thompson (AL)
247Sports Rating: 4 Stars, No. 5 Pro-Style QB
Kevin Harris, Defensive End
OFFICIALLY SIGNED‼️#Rolltide
— Kevin G. Harris II (@kevin_harris2) December 19, 2018
High School: Grayson (GA)
247Sports Rating: 4 Stars, No. 5 Weak-Side DE
Christian Harris, Linebacker
Officially signed with Bama !! #RollTide 🖤
— Christian Harris (@Charris_36) December 19, 2018
High School: University Lab (LA)
247Sports Rating: 4 Stars, No. 9 Inside LB
King Mwikuta, Defensive End
Officially Committed🙏🏾 #RDT🐘🌊 @tanner_glisson @ChadSimmons_ @Dale_Sleeper @ChrisKirschner @AlabamaFTBL pic.twitter.com/Ft46jhaM6W
— SIMBÁ⚓ (@Lethal_Balller) December 15, 2017
High School: Troup County (GA)
247Sports Rating: 4 Stars, No. 9 Weak-Side DE
Braylen Ingraham, Defensive End
It’s official 🙏🏾🐘 #ROLL1N9 #RollTide https://t.co/6ZePXJEp6P
— Braylen Ingraham9️⃣ (@BIngraham5) December 19, 2018
High School: St. Thomas Aquinas (FL)
247Sports Rating: 4 Stars, No. 14 Strong-Side DE
Keilan Robinson, Running Back
Welcome RB @krobb__ to the Alabama Football Family!#ROLL1N9 | #RollTide#OutworkYesterday pic.twitter.com/dcXoZlhXk5
— Alabama Football (@AlabamaFTBL) February 6, 2019
High School: St. John's College HS (Washington D.C.)
247Sports Rating: 4 Stars, No. 15 RB
DJ Dale, Defensive Tackle
Signee No. 8
Alabama has received an NLI from 4-star DT DJ Dale
All four early enrollees have signedhttps://t.co/17Zb1TluS1 pic.twitter.com/kjwBVsw1OP
— BamaOnLine (@BamaOnLine247) December 19, 2018
High School: Clay-Chalkville (AL)
247Sports Rating: 4 Stars, No. 15 DT
Paul Tyson, Quarterback
Paul Tyson, the great-grandson of Coach Paul W. "Bear" Bryant, enrolled early and practiced with Alabama this afternoon: pic.twitter.com/V0jfaZm0DH
— Ben Jones (@BW_Jones) December 15, 2018
High School: Hewitt-Trussville (AL)
247Sports Rating: 4 Stars, No. 8 Pro Style QB
John Metchie, Wide Receiver
"I picked the Tide because it felt like home. The people and the place and it’s the type of program that I want to be apart of."#CFC100 No. 1 @Metchie_Jr signs with @AlabamaFTBL ... https://t.co/BN7zeblTNC pic.twitter.com/79yjIeP5AG
— CanadaFootballChat (@chatfootball) December 19, 2018
High School: The Peddie School (NJ)
247Sports Rating: 4 Stars, No. 42 WR
Tanner Bowles, Offensive Guard
View this post on InstagramHigh School: Glasgow (KY)
247Sports Rating: 4 Stars, No. 17 OG
Jaheel Billingsley, Tight End
COMMITTED. pic.twitter.com/UovkLXy63U
— JahleelBillingsley🌟 (@JahleelKnowsss) July 6, 2018
High School: Phillips Academy (IL)
247Sports Rating: 4 Stars, No. 10 TE
Darrian Dalcourt, Offensive Guard
Signee No. 18
Alabama has received an NLI from 4-star OG Darrian Dalcourthttps://t.co/17Zb1TluS1 pic.twitter.com/QjU5As5yEE
— BamaOnLine (@BamaOnLine247) December 19, 2018
High School: St. Frances Academy (MD)
247Sports Rating: 4 Stars, No. 18 OG
Will Reichard, Kicker
Dream come true!! Thank you for everyone that has helped me to get to this point. This is only the beginning, time to get back to work‼️ #RollTide https://t.co/vH1rsDquMh
— Will Reichard (@WillReichard) December 19, 2018
High School: Hoover (AL)
247Sports Rating: 3 Stars, Top-Ranked Kicker
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