Alabama’s Roster
Offense:
QB
10 AJ McCarron JR(RS) 6-4 215 Balanced
Should be ranked about an 85. 85 on arm strength and accuracy. 80 awareness. A little bit of agility and elusiveness. He’s pretty good moving around in the pocket. Reminds me of Ken Dorsey. A very good player but not a great one.
12 Phillip Ely FR (RS) 6-1 187 Balanced
From what I’ve heard and gathered, it is said that he is a McElroy clone. I’d rate him 71. Low arm strength. Average accuracy. The guy quarterbacked two state championship teams in Florida.
6 Blake Sims SO(RS) 6-0 190 Scrambler
Could possibly be used in wildcat. He’s bounced from reciever to safety, to running back to quarterback, running back and probably will be QB in fall since Phillip Sims left. He’s a jack of all trades. Average throwing power (80) 70 accuracy.
?? Alex Morris FR 6-4 235 Balanced
True freshman from Allen, Texas. Came on late in the recruiting scene. Only started one season. He attended one of the biggest schools in Texas and won a championship. Has a really good arm (88) and average accuracy (75). Looks to be a good athlete for his size. Kind of reminds me of Rohan Davey.
RB
42 Eddie Lacy JR(RS) 6’ 220 Power
In the times he’s had a chance and not been hurt (he stays hurt) Lacy has looked good. He’s a hard runner with exceptional speed. At times he can be a homerun threat. Early in his career he had problems fumbling. But looked better last year. An 85 rating seems right to me. He should have a high spin move rating. It’s his trademark. Reminds me of a bigger Bobby Humphrey.
45 Jawlston Fowler So(RS) 6-1 246 Power
Power back with good vision and deceptive speed. Should be rated an 81. Is good at cutting back and breaking a long run. Does not catch the ball out of the backfield well.
4 TJ Yeldon FR 6-2 205 Balanced
Impressed fans and coaches during the spring game.He should be an 80-81. With the injury problems Lacy has had, he may be the feature back by the end of the season.Nt as good as Richardson and Ingram, though. But he’s not bad. Can catch the ball.
1 Dee Hart FR(RS) 5-9 187 Speed
Give him an 80. Has speed and moves and can catch it out of the backfield.
H-Back
82 Harrison Jones So(RS) 6-4 248 Receiving
Unproven player. Played situational last season. Brother Barrett plays for Tide. Given the success of this position since Saban took over; I’d give him a 75.
21 Brent Calloway FR(RS) 6-1 217 Balanced
Recruited as a LB/RB. Has good ability. Strong. Decent hands. Give him defensive attributes. He’s a 75 as well.
84 Brian Vogler SO(RS) 6-7 252 Receiving
Big tall and rangy. Good hands but needs to develop blocking skills. I’d give him a 74.
WR
22 Christion Jones | 5-11, 175, SO Balanced
I think Jones is in for a breakout season. Made some good catches in the spring game. Coaching staff seems to have a lot of faith in him. I’d give him an 84 and make him the best WR on the team.
83 Kevin Norwood | 6-2, 193, JR Possession
Had a big showing the National Championship game, after Maze went down. Can make spectacular grabs. I’d give him an 80.
9 Amari Cooper | 6-1, 175, Fr., HS Speed
Should push for time in the WR rotation. I’d give him a 75.
5 Chris Black | 5-11, 170, Fr., HS Speed
Same as above.
WR
7 Kenny Bell | 6-1, 175, Jr, RS Speed
An explosive player. Weak route runner. Majority of his catches are fly patterns or screens. Fast and quick but lacks in route running department. An 80.
8 Eddie Williams 6-4 215 Fr Balanced
Expected to come in and contribute. Has high athletic ability. Was also a top prospect at safety. I’d give him an 80. Is strong and lots of ability but low route running and awareness since he’s practically breaking into a new position.
2 DeAndrew White | 6-0, 181, So., RS Speed
Not sure if his season maybe be over or not. Got shot at a nightclub. 80.
80 Marvin Shinn | 6-3, 193, Fr., RS Balanced
Really didn’t do much in the spring. Cooper and Black seem to have all ready surpassed him. 75.
81 D. Woodson, Jr. | 6-1, 205, Fr., RS Possession
Looked good blocking downfield. That asset alone will get him playing time in Saban’s offense. 76.
TE
89 Michael Williams Sr(RS) 6-6 269 Blocking
Steady contributor since he got here. Not fast or really that explosive but he does have decent hands and is an excellent blocker. 80.
85 Malcom Faciane So 6-5 259 Blocking
Haven’t seen him do too much. Supposedly a good blocker. 73.
LT
71 Cyrus Kouandjio | 6-6, 322, So Pass
Got a lot of playing time early in the season. They wanted him to come in play immediately so Barret Jones could move to guard. But he got hurt. Was the best lineman coming out of high school. Looked good last season in limited action. I’d give him an 83. He’s the biggest question mark on arguably the best offensive line in all of college football.
63 Kellen Williams | 6-3, 305, So. RS Balanced
Don’t know much about him. I’d give him a 74. The line lacks depth.
LG
65 Chance Warmack | 6-3, 320, Sr, Run Block
Worked his way into the lineup last season after Kouandjio was injured. Played very good. Was a pleasant surprise. 2nd team all conference type player. 85.
78 Chad Lindsay | 6-2, 287, So., RS Balanced
Unproven. 71.
50 Alphonse Taylor | 6-6, 360, Fr., HS Run Block
Recruited as a Nose Guard moved to offesne for lack of depth. 65.
C
75 Barrett Jones | 6-5, 311, Sr. Balanced
One of the better players in the country. Consensus All- American. Has played every position on the line. Great feet and awareness. Not the strongest. 95.
70 Ryan Kelly | 6-5, 281, Fr., RS Balanced
Unproven. 67.
RG
61 Anthony Steen | 6-3, 303, JR. Run Block
Strongest player on the team. Improved greatly last season. 85.
68 Isaac Luatua | 6-2, 299, Fr. RS Run Block
Unproven 70.
RT
76 D.J. Fluker | 6-6, 335, JR. RS Pass Block
After a slow start, he has really picked it up. Has good speed and agility for his size. Foot work has been his weakness. Has got better. Expected to be all conference. 88.
79 Austin Shepherd | 6-5, 321, Fr. RS Run Block
Unproven. 70.
Defense:
LE
92 Damion Square | 6-3, 285, Sr Run Stopper
Not a dominating force but a solid player. Decent power moves. Not much finesse. 81.
8 Jeoffrey Pagan | 6-4, 272, Sop. Run Stopper
Played a lot last season. Has talent lacks awareness. Powerful player. 77.
RE
90 Quinton Dial | 6-6, 294, Sr. Run Stopper
Played al ot last season. Decent starter. Not great. Strong and big. 79.
49 Ed Stinson | 6-4, 279, Jr. 1V Pass Rusher
Used in passing down. Can get after the passer. Fast for his size. Good jumper. 78.
DT
54 Jesse Williams | 6-4, 319, Sr., Balanced
Another player I expect to have a breakout season. 88. Strong, quick, great motor.
62 Brandon Ivory | 6-4, 308, So., RS Run Stop
Good against the run. Above average talent. 78.
51 Wilson Love | 6-3, 276, Fr., RS Pass Rush
A great motor. Some have comapered him to Nick Gentry. Will be used on passing downs. 76.
56 William Ming | 6-3, 283, Jr. Balanced
Highly touted out of high school. Got lost in the shuffle. Unproven. 72.
LOLB
42 Adrian Hubbard | 6-6, 237, So., RS Pass Rush
Expected to be a big contributor. Good at rushing the passer. 81.
19 Jonathan Atchison | 6-3, 240, Jr., RS Balanced
Unproven. 74.
25 Dillon Lee | 6-4, 220, Fr., HS Balanced
Don’t know much on him. Some think he will contribute. Maybe a situational player. 75.
MLB
33 Trey DePriest | 6-2, 242, So. Run Stop
Played well last season. One of the few freshman to get significant playing time. 82.
2 Tana Patrick | 6-3, 236, Jr Balanced
Highly touted. Lost in the shuffle. 77.
MLB
35 Nico Johnson | 6-3, 245, Sr. Run Stop
88. Lots of experience. Overshadowed by all the other linebackers from the past few years. Very good player. High expectations. Its his time to shine.
32 C.J. Mosley | 6-2, 234, Jr Coverage
92. A weird player. Probably the best on the defense, even though he’s technically not a starter. Great in coverage. Plays primarily in nickel defense.
ROLB
47 Xzavier Dickson | 6-3, 240, So, Balanced
Unproven. Highly touted. Played special teams last year. 79.
42 Adrian Hubbard | 6-6, 237, So Pass Rush
7 Ryan Anderson | 6-3, 250, Fr., HS Balanced
Expected to play. 77.
53 Anthony Orr | 6-4, 258, So., RS Balanced
Unproven. 70.
LCB
28 Dee Milliner | 6-1, 196, Jr. Coverage
Lots of experience. Great speed and athletic ability.best corner on the team. 88.
9 Travell Dixon | 6-1, 200, Jr. Balanced
JUCO guy. Expected to help immediately. 80.
16 Bradley Sylve | 5-11, 170, Fr. RS Balanced
Fastest player on the team, Moved from receiver. Don’t expect much from him beyond special teams. 73.
RCB
13 Deion Belue | 6-1, 170, Jr., JC Coverage
Good spring. Another JUCO. JUCO guys seem to play a lot. Slotted as a starter. Great athlete. Not much strength. Not the best tackler. 82
10 John Fulton | 6-0, 187, Jr., 1V Balanced
Lots of experience. Should play a lot. Good in man to man. 81.
11 Geno Smith Fr Coverage
Unknown. Best corner coming out of high school. 75-77 range.
26 Jabriel Washington | 5-11, 165, Fr., RS Balanced
Unknown. 72.
SS
3 Vinnie Sunseri | 6-0, 217, So Hard Hitter
85. Surprise player from last year. Coaches son. Great competitor. I think it will be his breakout player this season as well. Seems to be a playmaker. Always at the right place at the right time. What he lacks in speed he make up in play recognition and awareness. Did seem a shade faster.
6 H. Clinton-Dix | 6-1, 203, So Hard Hitter
85. Big things expected from him in the nickel packages.
?? Landon Collins 6-1 220
81. Great athelete. Should play a lot in passing situation. One of the best players of signing class.
FS
37 Robert Lester | 6-2, 210, Sr Coverage
91. Makes a lot of plays. All conference.
27 Nick Perry | 6-1, 205, Jr Balanced
Unproven. 74.
K
43 Cade Foster | 6-1, 216, Jr. Power
80. Strong leg. Bad accuracy. Kick-off man.
90 Jeremy Shelley | 5-10, 165, Sr Accuracy
79. Kicks the EP and short field goals. Not deadly accurate. Very little power.
P
29 Cody Mandell | 6-4, 202, Jr Balanced
81. Seems to have improved. Kicking game a big weakness on the team.
KR
28 Dee Milliner | 6-1, 196, So., 1V
22 Christion Jones | 5-11, 175, Fr., HS
PR
Jones and DeAndrew White