Fev-star defensive lineman Peter Woods was expected to stay at home and play for Alabama. He made his commitment on Friday and it wasn’t good news for Crimson Tide fans. Woods chose Clemson with family and friends in attendance at Thompson High School. He cited his relationship with defensive line coach Nick Eason had a lot to do with him committing to the Tigers.
It wasn’t the first in-state defensive lineman that the coaching staff has lost out on in recent years. Several other promising prospects that come to mind are Justice Finkley, Lee Hunter and Jayson Jones. After losing out on five-star Peter Woods, one question remains: Where will the coaching staff turn to now?
Below, Roll Tide Wire provides several of the Tide’s priority targets for the foreseeable future and what the odds are that each land in Tuscaloosa. Read more to find out the direction that the program will head in after missing out on the talented in-state defensive lineman.
James Smith
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The only other in-state defensive lineman rated higher than Woods is James Smith. He is the No. 13 overall player in the nation according to 247Sports. His teammate, Qua Russaw, is also being recruited by the Tide. Alabama could look to sway two of the state’s premier talents to Tuscaloosa as a package deal. They will have to beat out Miami, Georgia, and Auburn to land the two of them.
Kelby Collins
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Alabama wouldn’t have to go far to land a talented defensive linemen. Kelby Collins plays for Gardendale High School, just one hour away from Tuscaloosa. Collins has visited Alabama multiple times and seems to be interested in the Tide. He did, however, take his official visits this past month to Florida, South Carolina and Georgia. It appears to be a battle between the Gators and Crimson Tide.
David Hicks Jr.
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