TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Alabama football announced the addition of 23 student-athletes to its 2024 recruiting class on Wednesday, the first day of the early signing period.
Listed by position, the Crimson Tide added to its roster – four defensive backs, four linebackers, three offensive lineman, three defensive lineman, three athletes, two wide receivers, two tight ends, a quarterback and a running back.
Among the 23 players added during the early signing period are:
- Two signees that are five-star prospects (Jaylen Mbakwe, Julian Sayin) and 18 players that are four-star athletes by at least one of the following: 247Sports, 247Composite, On3, On3 Consensus, Rivals.com and/or ESPN.com
- 15 newcomers that were ranked in the ESPN300: Jeremiah Beaman, Zabien Brown, Sterling Dixon, Jameer Grimsley, Aeryn Hampton, Amari Jefferson, Cayden Jones, Jaylen Mbakwe, Steve Bolo Mboumoua, Caleb Odom, Casey Poe, Kevin Riley, Julian Sayin, Rico Scott, Peyton Woodyard
- 11 players in the Top247: Jeremiah Beaman, Zabien Brown, Jameer Grimsley, Amari Jefferson, Jaylen Mbakwe, Caleb Odom, Casey Poe, Kevin Riley, Jayshawn Ross, Julian Sayin, Peyton Woodyard
- 14 players who were listed on the Rivals250: Jeremiah Beaman, Zabien Brown, Sterling Dixon, Jameer Grimsley, Aeryn Hampton, Amari Jefferson, Jaylen Mbakwe, Rydarrius Morgan, Caleb Odom, Casey Poe, Kevin Riley, Jayshawn Ross, Julian Sayin, Peyton Woodyard
2024 Alabama Football Recruiting Roster (Alphabetical)
Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Hometown/Previous School
Jeremiah Beaman DL 6-4 265 Birmingham, Ala./Parker
Zabien Brown DB 6-0 180 Santa Ana, Calif./Mater Dei
Sterling Dixon LB 6-3 211 Spanish Fort, Ala./Spanish Fort
Isaia Faga DL 6-2 275 Phenix City, Ala./Central
Jameer Grimsley ATH 6-3 185 Tampa, Fla./Tampa Catholic
Aeryn “Bubba” Hampton ATH 5-10 175 Daingerfield, Texas/Daingerfield
Joe Ionata OL 6-5 294 Clearwater, Fla./Cavalry Christian
Amari Jefferson WR 6-0 200 Chattanooga, Tenn./Baylor School
Cayden Jones LB 6-4 210 Arden, N.C./Christ School
Dre Kirkpatrick Jr. DB 5-11 192 Gadsden, Ala./Gadsden City
Jay Lindsey TE 6-5 235 Butler, Ala./Patrician Academy
Jaylen Mbakwe ATH 5-11 170 Pinson, Ala./Clay-Chalkville
Steve Bolo Mboumoua DL 6-4 275 Quebec, Canada/Notre Dame de Foy
Rydarrius “Red” Morgan DB 6-0 175 Phenix City, Ala./Central
Caleb Odom TE 6-5 215 Carrollton, Ga./Carrollton
Justin Okoronkwo LB 6-3 215 Munich, Germany/Therese von Bayern School
Casey Poe OL 6-4 290 Lindale, Texas/Lindale
Kevin Riley RB 5-11 195 Northport, Ala./Tuscaloosa County
Jayshawn Ross LB 6-4 220 Kansas City, Mo./Liberty North
Will Sanders OL 6-3 290 Brookwood, Ala./Brookwood
Julian Sayin QB 6-1 195 Carlsbad, Calif./Carlsbad
Rico Scott WR 6-0 185 Harrisburg, Pa./Bishop McDevitt
Peyton Woodyard DB 6-2 188 Bellflower, Calif./St. John Bosco
JEREMIAH BEAMAN
DL, 6-4, 265, Birmingham, Ala./Parker
A local product who is considered one of the more dominant defensive linemen in the country … earned a five-star rating by PrepStar … listed at No. 61 on PrepStar’s Top 150 Dream Team and the outlet’s No. 11 defensive lineman … a four-star prospect and considered a top-10 player at his position by all the other major recruiting outlets … listed by On3 as the No. 9 player at his position, No. 5 overall player from Alabama and the 73rd-rated recruit in the nation … On3 Consensus’ No. 74 player in the nation … also ranked at No. 10 for defensive linemen and the No. 7 recruit from Alabama … ranked as the No. 6 player from the state by the 247Composite, which also listed him at No. 71 nationally and the No. 11 defensive tackle … No. 106 on the Rivals Top 250 list and is considered the 11th-best defensive end in the nation and No. 6 player in the state by the site … No. 118 on the ESPN300 list … also listed as the site’s No. 56 prospect in the Southeast Region and the eighth-rated tackle … selected to the All-American Bowl in San Antonio, Texas … coached by Frank Warren at A.H. Parker High School … an all-state performer who was chosen to compete in the Alabama-Mississippi All-Star game … chose Alabama over Auburn and Clemson.
ZABIEN BROWN
DB, 6-0, 180, Santa Ana, Calif./Mater Dei
Considered one of the top corners in this recruiting cycle … the nation’s third-ranked corner and a five-star prospect according to PrepStar Magazine … listed at No. 40 on PrepStar’s Top 150 Dream Team … a four-star prospect by all other major recruiting outlets and recognized as a top-five cornerback in the country ... ranked No. 40 on the Rivals Top 250 while also listed as the No. 4 corner nationally and No. 9 player from California … 247Sports’ third-ranked corner, the No. 4 recruit from California and No. 45 player at any position … No. 61 in the country and the No. 5 cornerback and fifth-rated player from California according to the 247Composite … the No. 6 corner, the No. 4 player in the state and No. 52 overall prospect on the On3 Consensus … No. 128 on the ESPN300 list … also tabbed the No. 18 player in the West Region by ESPN … selected to the All-American Bowl in San Antonio, Texas … coached by Frank McManus at Mater Dei High School ... chose Alabama over in-state USC along with Georgia, Michigan and Ohio State.
STERLING DIXON
LB, 6-3, 211, Spanish Fort, Ala./Spanish Fort
One of the premier pass rushers in the country … ranked as a four-star prospect by all major recruiting outlets … a Top-300 All-American by PrepStar Magazine, which lists him at No. 13 overall in his position group … rated by the On3 Consensus at No. 12 on the edge, the No. 9 player in Alabama and the No. 163 prospect overall … On3’s 10th-ranked linebacker, the No. 10 player in the state and the No. 174 talent nationally … No. 163 on the Rivals Top 250 list … also rated as the No. 9 outside linebacker and No. 12 player in the state by Rivals … No. 244 on the ESPN300 … the No. 29 defensive end and No. 114 prospect in the Southeast Region by ESPN … ranked No. 183 in the country on the 247Composite list … also tabbed as a four-star signee, the No. 12 edge rusher and No. 11 player from Alabama on the Composite … coached by Chase Smith at Spanish Fort High School … tabbed the 2022 Class 3A Lineman of the Year in Alabama, leading the state in tackles (172) and sacks (18)…chose Alabama over Auburn, LSU and Miami.
ISAIA FAGA
DL, 6-2, 275, Phenix City, Ala./Central
Interior defensive lineman with great power and speed that transitions to the next level … a four-star recruit according to both PrepStar and On3 … rated as a three-star by all other recruiting outlets … ranked as the No. 24 defensive lineman and No. 14 player in the state of Alabama by On3 … listed at No. 30 for his position and a Top-300 All-American according to PrepStar … ESPN’s 22nd-rated player out of the state who is also the No. 28 defensive lineman and No. 204 player in the Southeast Region … ranked on the 247Composite as the No. 54 defensive lineman and No. 28 prospect in Alabama … 247Sports’ No. 41 player in Alabama … coached by Patrick Nix at Central High School … chose Alabama over Auburn, Texas and Utah.
JAMEER GRIMSLEY
ATH, 6-3, 185, Tampa, Fla./Tampa Catholic
Blue-chip prospect who provides the Crimson Tide with terrific athleticism and speed … a standout on both sides of the ball during his prep career … earned a four-star rating across all major outlets … the ninth-ranked corner and a four-star prospect by PrepStar … the magazine also listed him No. 182 on its Top 300 All-American list … the sixth-ranked athlete in the recruiting cycle according to Rivals.com … listed at No. 220 on the Rivals Top 250 list and the No. 36 player out of the talent-rich state of Florida … ranked No. 14 in the state, No. 15 at his position and No. 99 nationally by On3 … the No. 25 player coming out of Florida by 247Sports and the No. 17 player on the 247Composite … No. 266 on the ESPN300 list … also ranked 25th at cornerback and No. 124 in the Southeast Region by ESPN … coached by Jeris McIntyre at Tampa Catholic High School … was also a standout sprinter on the TCHS track team … chose Alabama over Florida State, Michigan and Penn State.
AERYN “BUBBA” HAMPTON
ATH, 5-10, 175, Daingerfield, Texas/Daingerfield
Versatile athlete from the talent-rich state of Texas who boasts explosive speed at the corner position … a consensus four-start prospect and top-50 player out of the Lonestar State … No. 153 on the Rivals Top 250 list … also tabbed the No. 5 athlete and No. 26 recruit from Texas by Rivals … ESPN.com’s No. 31 player in Texas, the No. 38 recruit in the Midlands Region and the No. 204 player on the ESPN300 … rated the No. 16 athlete by 247Sports … the 12th-rated athlete and No. 37 player out of Texas by the 247Composite … rated as the No. 9 athlete and No. 40 player from Texas by the On3 Consensus … coached by Seth Hubbard at Daingerfield High School …selected as the 2022 District 11-3A MVP … caught 55 passes for 1,161 yards and 13 touchdowns on offense while racking up 57 tackles, including five tackles for loss, and adding two forced fumbles and three interceptions as a junior… chose Alabama over Texas and Michigan.
JOE IONATA
OL, 6-5, 294, Clearwater, Fla./Calvary Christian
An active blocker who has the ability to get to the second level when run-blocking while also providing a pocket in pass protection … father, Joey Ionata, was an All-American offensive lineman at Florida State … rated as a four-star prospect by On3 … listed as the No. 15 interior offensive lineman, No. 33 player from Florida and No. 262 prospect nationally by On3 … ranked as the No. 28 offensive guard in the country by Rivals.com … 247Sports’ 32nd-rated offensive lineman and the No. 59 player out of the state of Florida … also rated as a three-star prospect by ESPN.com, 247Sports and on the 247Composite … coached by Reggie Crume at Calvary Christian High School … chose Alabama over Florida and Georgia Tech.
AMARI JEFFERSON
WR, 6-0, 200, Chattanooga, Tenn./Baylor School
An explosive playmaker at the wide receiver position who possesses the speed to be a vertical threat … the top-ranked player from the state of Tennessee according to On3 and PrepStar … a unanimous four-star recruit by all major outlets … the 21st-ranked receiver by PrepStar Magazine and the No. 119 player on the PrepStar Top 300 All-American list … ranked No. 16 at wideout by On3 and the site’s No. 91 prospect overall … the third-ranked play from Tennessee, No. 26 wide receiver and No. 140 player in the nation according to 247Sports … the 247Composite’s No. 4 player in the state, the No. 22 wideout and No. 153 player at any position … Rivals.com’s No. 232 player on the Rivals Top 250 list … also tabbed the No. 3 player from Tennessee and No. 37 wide receiver in the country by Rivals … ESPN.com’s fifth-ranked player in the state and the No. 110 prospect in the Southeast Region … listed as No. 236 on the ESPN300 … coached by Phillip Massey at Baylor High School … named Tennessee’s D2-AAA Mr. Football after amassing 1,401 yards and 20 touchdowns on 74 receptions in 2023 … chose Alabama over Auburn, Georgia and Tennessee.
CAYDEN JONES
LB, 6-4, 210, Arden, N.C./Christ School
Athletic linebacker with size and length on the outside … tabbed a four-star prospect by Rivals.com, ESPN.com, PrepStar and On3 along with the 247Composite and On3 Consensus ratings … the top-ranked player from North Carolina, No. 30 prospect in the Southeast Region and the No. 62 recruit on the ESPN300 according to ESPN.com … also listed as the fifth-ranked outside backer by the site … PrepStar’s sixth-ranked recruit in the state and the No. 16 linebacker in the country … the No. 9 player in the Tarheel State and No. 19 outside linebacker according to Rivals … 247Sports’ No. 15 recruit in North Carolina and the 44th-rated linebacker in the country … the No. 18 linebacker nationally and sixth-ranked prospect in the state on the 247Composite … On3’s No. 19 linebacker overall and the site’s No. 12 player from North Carolina … selected to the Under Armour All-America Game … coached by Chad Walker at Christ School … accumulated 78 total tackles as a senior, including 11.0 for loss and four sacks … chose Alabama over Michigan, Notre Dame and USC.
DRE KIRKPATRICK JR.
DB, 6-0, 192, Gadsden, Ala./Gadsden City
Versatile athlete who excels at defensive back and in the return game … the son of former Alabama All-American corner Dre Kirkpatrick … a top-50 player in the state of Alabama who was rated as high as No. 32 by Rivals.com … also listed as the site’s No. 63 corner … the No. 33 player from the state according to On3 and the On3 Consensus … ranked as the No. 38 recruit in Alabama and the No. 73 safety nationally by ESPN.com … the No. 43 player in the state by 247Sports and the state’s No. 48 prospect on the 247Composite … coached by Ali Smith at Gadsden City High School … signed with the Crimson Tide over Auburn.
JAY LINDSEY
TE, 6-5, 235, Butler, Ala./Patrician Academy
Big-bodied tight end who stayed in the state … the No. 22 player in Alabama and No. 24 tight end in the country according to On3 … listed as the No. 30 player from the state and eighth-ranked tight end nationally by ESPN.com … PrepStar’s No. 19 tight end and the 20th-rated player in Alabama … tabbed the No. 33 player in the state and No. 42 player at his position nationally by the 247Composite … Rivals.com’s No. 40 prospect in the state … coached by Jonathan Lindsey at Patrician Academy … signed with the Crimson Tide over Ole Miss and Mississippi State.
JAYLEN MBAKWE
ATH, 5-11, 170, Pinson, Ala./Clay-Chalkville
Explosive athlete who contributed all over the field for Clay-Chalkville … saw time at wideout, quarterback, defensive back and returner during his senior season … a five-star prospect by 247Sports, PrepStar and ESPN.com … also earned a five-star rating on the 247Composite and On3 Consensus lists … rated as a four-star recruit by On3 and Rivals.com … the second-ranked recruit overall on the ESPN300 … also tabbed ESPN’s No. 1 player in Alabama, the No. 2 corner nationally and the No. 2 player in the Southeast Region … the nation’s top-ranked athlete and the No. 2 player in Alabama by On3 and the On3 Consensus … the Consensus’ No. 17 recruit in the country and the No. 22 player nationally according to On3 … PrepStar’s top-ranked athlete and No. 4 player in the state who was also listed at No. 21 on the outlet’s Top 150 Dream Team … ranked the No. 18 prospect nationally, the No. 2 athlete and No. 2 player in the state on the 247Composite … the nation’s No. 28 player and second-ranked athlete while also being listed as the fourth-rated prospect in Alabama by 247Sports … listed at No. 39 on the Rivals Top 100 list … also tabbed as the site’s No. 3 corner overall and the third-ranked player in the state … selected to play in the Under Armour All-America Game … also earned a spot in the Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Game … coached by Drew Gilmer at Clay-Chalkville High School … also ran track at CCHS … chose Alabama over Auburn and Georgia among his nearly 30 offers.
STEVE BOLO MBOUMOUA
DL, 6-4, 260, Quebec, Canada/Notre Dame de Foy
A Canadian prospect along the defensive front … rated as a four-star lineman by nearly every major outlet … the top-ranked recruit from Canada by ESPN.com, 247Sports and on the 247Composite … No. 253 on the ESPN300 and the site’s No. 30 defensive end overall … Rivals.com’s No. 22 defensive end … the No. 27 defensive lineman and a top-275 recruit overall by On3 … listed as the 38th-ranked defensive lineman on the 247Composite … the On3 Consensus’ No. 34 defensive lineman and a top-350 recruit at any position … grew up in Cameroon, playing primarily soccer … moved to Canada where he attended Notre Dame de Foy in Quebec … signed with the Tide over Florida and Georgia.
RYDARRIUS “RED” MORGAN
DB, 6-0, 175, Phenix City, Ala./Central
Talented in-state prospect at the safety spot … a four-star recruit by nearly every major site … the No. 16 safety and No. 189 player nationally according to On3 … also listed as the 11th-ranked player in the state by On3 … the No. 219 recruit on the Rivals Top 250 list who is also the site’s No. 18 safety and No. 12 player in the state … tabbed No. 31 at his position and the 17th-ranked player in Alabama according to the On3 Consensus … the 39th-ranked safety and 21st-rated player in the state on the 247Composite … PrepStar’s No. 24 player in the state and the No. 41 safety nationally … the No. 50 safety in country and a top-270 player at any position according to ESPN.com … coached by Patrick Nix at Central High School in Phenix City … chose Alabama over Florida State.
CALEB ODOM
TE, 6-5, 215, Carrollton, Ga./Carrollton
A playmaker at tight end that possesses natural ball skills and elite athleticism for his position … a unanimous four-star recruit by all major sites … the top-ranked tight end by both On3 and the 247Composite … On3’s 27th-ranked prospect in the country and No. 3 player from Georgia … the No. 44 prospect overall and No. 7 recruit in the state by the Composite … the second-ranked tight end, No. 46 player nationally and No. 8 recruit in Georgia according to the On3 Consensus … ranked 53rd in the country, third at his position and seventh in the state by 247Sports … No. 76 on the Rivals Top 100 list … also rated as the site’s No. 3 tight end and No. 10 player in Georgia … the No. 71 player on the ESPN300 list … also rated as the No. 4 tight end, the No. 36 player in the Southeast Region and the 12th-ranked prospect from Georgia … named to the PrepStar Top 150 Dream Team where he was listed at No. 81 overall … also tabbed the No. 5 tight end and No. 11 player from the state by PrepStar … selected to the Under Armour All-America Game following his senior season … coached by Joey King at Carrollton High School … recorded 1,121 yards and 13 touchdowns across 64 receptions as a junior … also excelled at basketball for CHS … chose Alabama over in-state Georgia.
JUSTIN OKORONKWO
LB, 6-3, 215, Munich, Germany/Therese von Bayern School
Standout athlete with tons of upside who is just learning the game of football … an international prospect who grew up doing gymnastics and playing soccer … the top-ranked player from Germany by all major outlets … ESPN.com’s No. 14 inside linebacker and the top-rated recruit from all of Europe … listed as the 30th-ranked outside linebacker by Rivals.com … No. 34 on 247Sports’ linebacker rankings … a top-500 recruit overall and the 42nd-rated linebacker according to the On3 Consensus … the No. 43 linebacker prospect by On3 … selected to the All-American Bowl in San Antonio, Texas … born in Germany and began his playing career with club teams … signed with the Crimson Tide over Maryland, Michigan and Penn State.
CASEY POE
OL, 6-5, 290, Lindale, Texas/Lindale
Arguably the best interior offensive lineman in the nation with exceptional strength and quickness … a unanimous four-star prospect … rated as the No. 1 interior offensive lineman in the nation by On3, the On3 Consensus and the 247Composite … On3 ranked him as the No. 48 player nationally and the No. 11 player in the state of Texas … No. 85 overall on the 247Composite and the No. 15 player in Texas … rated 116th on the Rivals 250 … also listed as the site’s No. 3 offensive guard and No. 20 player in the state … listed 142nd in the Top247, the No. 4 interior lineman and the No. 24 player in the state … No. 134 in the ESPN300 and the outlet’s No. 3 offensive guard … ESPN also ranked him as the No. 26 player in the Midlands Region and the No. 21 player in Texas … a five-star prosect by PrepStar Magazine, the No. 2 offensive guard and the No. 75 player nationally … selected to play in the Under Armour All-America Game … played for head coach Chris Cochran … named to the Texas District 9-4A D-I unanimous first team as a junior in 2022 after earning first team honors as a sophomore … competed in the shot and discus, winning the 2022 Texas 4A State Championship with a throw of 57-4 in 2022 … was the 2023 Texas District 16-4A champion … chose Alabama over Oklahoma, Georgia and LSU.
KEVIN RILEY
RB, 5-11, 195, Northport, Ala./Tuscaloosa County
One of the top running back prospects in the country from the Crimson Tide’s backyard … a unanimous four-star prospect … the No. 71 player on the On3 Consensus ratings, the No. 76 prospect on the 247Composite and the No. 5 running back in the country according to both … No. 69 on the ESPN300 and the outlet’s No. 5 running back, No. 35 player in the Southeast Region and No. 7 player in Alabama … the No. 76 player nationally according to On3 … also listed as the site’s No. 5 running back and No. 6 player in the state … ranked 113th on the Top247 list and was the No. 5 running back and the No. 9 player in Alabama … No. 142 on the Rivals 250 … also tabbed Rivals’ 10th-ranked running back and the No. 8 player in the state … selected to play in the Under Armour All-America Game and the Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Game … coached by Adam Winegarden at Tuscaloosa County High School … rushed for 1,306 yards and 11 touchdowns as a junior … chose Alabama over Arkansas, Auburn and Miami.
JAYSHAWN ROSS
LB, 6-4, 220, Kansas City, Mo./Liberty North
A talented edge defender out of Kansas City … rated as a unanimous four-star prospect … No. 213 nationally, the No. 22 edge player and No. 6 player in the state of Missouri according to the On3 Consensus ratings … ranked No. 188 overall, the No. 20 edge rusher and the sixth-ranked player from Missouri by On3 … No. 201 on the Rivals 250 … also tabbed as Rivals’ No. 11 defensive end and the site’s No. 7 player in the state … the No. 18 outside linebacker by ESPN.com, the No. 57 player in the Midlands Region and No. 6 player in Missouri … tabbed the No. 19 edge rusher and No. 6 player in Missouri by the 247Composite … No. 230 nationally, the No. 16 edge player and the No. 6 talent from Missouri according to 247Sports … coached by Andy Lierman at Liberty North High School … recorded 23 tackles, with 11 tackles for loss and eight sacks as a senior … also caught 12 passes for 254 yards and four touchdowns … chose Alabama over Florida State, Kansas State, Oklahoma, Penn State and Tennessee.
WILL SANDERS
OL, 6-3, 290, Brookwood, Ala./Brookwood
A powerful interior offensive lineman from right down the road in Brookwood … a four-star prospect by the 247Composite and On3 Consensus lists … the No. 328 prospect overall, the No. 21 interior offensive lineman and No. 17 player in the state by the Composite … No. 299 in the On3 Consensus … also listed as the No. 23 interior offensive lineman and No. 15 player in Alabama by the Consensus … ranked 106th nationally, the No. 4 interior offensive lineman and the No. 10 player in Alabama by On3 … Rivals.com’s No. 20 offensive guard and No. 29 player in Alabama … the No. 30 offensive guard and a top-250 player in the Southeast Region by ESPN.com … the No. 39 offensive lineman by 247Sports and the No. 29 player in the state … participated in the Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Game … coached by Mike Bramlett at Brookwood High School … chose Alabama over LSU, NC State, Missouri and Vanderbilt.
JULIAN SAYIN
QB, 6-1, 195, Carlsbad, Calif./Carlsbad
Widely considered the nation’s top-signal caller … a unanimous five-star prospect … the No. 3 prospect on the ESPN300 … also listed as ESPN’s top-ranked dual-threat quarterback and the No. 1 player in the West Region and California … the No. 5 recruit in the country by both the On3 Consensus and the 247Composite … the No. 1 quarterback and No. 1 player in California by both sites, as well … No. 4 on the Rivals 250 list … Rivals’ second-ranked pro-style quarterback and the No. 1 player in the state … No. 7 nationally, the No. 1 quarterback and the top player in California by On3 … landed at No. 21 on the Top247 list … tabbed the No. 3 quarterback and No. 2 player in California by 247Sports … the sixth-rated recruit on the PrepStar Top 150 Dream Team and the publication’s No. 2 quarterback and No. 1 player in California … selected to play in the Under Armour All-America Game and the Polynesian Bowl … selected as the Most Valuable Player at the 2023 Elite 11 Finals in advance of his senior season … coached by Thadd MacNeal at Carlsbad High School … completed 181-of-253 passes for 2,769 yards, 34 touchdowns and five interceptions as a sophomore … threw for 2,708 yards and 27 touchdowns as a junior … as a senior, accumulated 2,347 yards and 24 touchdowns compared to just one interception … completed 158-of-212 passes and also rushed for 186 yards and four scores … led Carlsbad to their fifth straight Avocado League title … finished his high school career with 7,824 yards, 85 touchdowns and 10 interceptions … chose Alabama over Ohio State and Texas among his 25 total offers.
RICO SCOTT
WR, 6-0, 185, Harrisburg, Pa./Bishop McDevitt
A unanimous four-star prospect across all recruiting outlets … an explosive receiver who ranks 254th on the ESPN300 … No. 304 in the On3 Consensus … also listed as the Consensus’ No. 50 receiver and the No. 5 player in the state of Pennsylvania … No. 311 nationally, the No. 49 wideout and the No. 6 player in the state according to the 247Composite rankings … 247Sports’ No. 40 receiver nationally and the No. 4 player in Pennsylvania … the No. 33 receiver, the No. 26 player in the New England Region and the third-rated player in the state by ESPN.com … listed as the No. 50 wide receiver and No. 6 in Pennsylvania according to On3 … the 77th-rated receiver by Rivals.com … a Top 300 All-American by PrepStar and the magazine’s No. 45 wide receiver … played for head coach Jeff Weachter at Biship McDevitt High School … caught 86 passes for 1,353 yards and 23 touchdowns in 2023 with another 92 yards rushing and a score … as a junior, recorded 66 receptions for 1,184 yards and 18 scores on the way to a PIAA Class 4A state title … averaged 33.5 yards per kickoff return in 2022 … caught 25 passes for 538 yards and nine touchdowns as a sophomore … chose Alabama over in-state Penn State along with Auburn, Georgia and Texas A&M.
PEYTON WOODYARD
DB, 6-2, 188, Bellflower, Calif./St. John Bosco
A versatile and talented safety prospect out of California … a unanimous four-star prospect … No. 101 in the 247Composite … also listed as the No. 9 safety and No. 12 player from California on the Composite … the No. 107 recruit overall, the No. 7 safety and No. 11 player in the state by the On3 Consensus … the 43rd-ranked prospect, No. 3 safety and No. 5 player in California according to Rivals.com … the No. 105 player on the ESPN300 list … also rated as the No. 6 safety, No. 15 player in the West Region and the No. 13 player in the state by ESPN … the No. 160 prospect, No. 12 safety and No. 14 player in the state by On3 … ranked 230th on the Top247 list … 247Sports’ No. 21 safety and No. 21 player in California … selected to play in the All-American Bowl and the Polynesian Bowl … coached by Jason Negro at St. John Bosco … recorded 53 tackles, with one interception and seven pass breakups as a junior in 2022 … added 62 tackles as a sophomore … chose Alabama over in-state USC along with Georgia, Notre Dame, Ohio State.
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