Where Alabama commits and targets stand in the new 2023 On300
On Monday, On3 updated the On300 football prospect rankings for the 2023 cycle. This rankings release marks the fourth update this year and is primarily driven by early senior season evaluations, with plenty of Alabama commits and targets cracking the list.
In the story below, BamaInsider highlights where Crimson Tide pledges and priority targets check in on the updated rankings. Also be sure to check out Andrew Bone’s deep dive into the new On300 on the Talk of Champions message board.
S Caleb Downs — No. 11
Previous Ranking: No. 12
On3 Player Comparison: Eric Berry
On3 Scouting Report on Downs: “Extremely well-rounded safety who has been one of the top prospects in Georgia regardless of class for much of his high school career. Shows a complete skill set as a cover safety. Has the range to cover hash to boundary with ease. Also is fluid and natural in man coverage.”
Read the full report HERE
Alabama-based CB Jahlil Hurley — No. 38
Previous Ranking: No. 32
On3 Player Comparison: James Bradberry
On3 Scouting Report on Hurley: “Taller cornerback with high-end coordination and ball skills. Advanced as a ball tracker at corner with the ability to turn and locate the ball in coverage. An instinctual defender who sees things quickly. Also lined up at safety, receiver and even took some direct snaps as a junior. Does not give up many catches in coverage over the course of his sophomore and junior seasons.”
Read the full report HERE
RB Justice Haynes — No. 47
Previous Ranking: No. 72
On3 Player Comparison: Damien Harris
On3 Scouting Report on Haynes: “Well-rounded, highly productive running back with few holes in his game. Has a developed, muscled frame at around 5-foot-11, 195 pounds… Has a strong base. Runs with high-level contact balance, regularly running through arm tackles and bouncing off defenders at the second level. Shows good vision as a runner, making decisive reads and cuts at the line of scrimmage.”
Read the full report HERE
Alabama-based OL Wilkin Formby — No. 55
Previous Ranking: No. 85
On3 Scouting Report on Formby: “Tackle prospect who can bend, move and strike at a high level with an elite frame. Prototype build for an offensive tackle… Plays with strong balance and body control for his size. Shows excellent spatial awareness in pass pro and initiates contact consistently with his length. Has surprisingly good bend and hips for his size, allowing him to gain leverage with ease and bolstering his ability to anchor once engaged.”
Read the full report HERE
Alabama-based EDGE Yhonzae Pierre — No. 59
Previous Ranking: No. 63
On3 Scouting Report on Pierre: “Twitchy pass rusher with a high-end first step and violent finishing ability behind the line of scrimmage. Shows the ability to burst off the snap. Gets into the backfield quickly due to his initial burst. Capable of redirecting at the line of scrimmage. Shows early signs of a budding arsenal of pass rush maneuvers, including a spin and up and under move. Shows outstanding closing speed.”
Read the full report HERE
EDGE Jordan Renaud — No. 64
Previous Ranking: No. 65
On3 Scouting Report on Renaud: “Tenacious run stopper who plays the game with his hair on fire. Long arms allow him to keep his chest clean against the run consistently. Flashes raw power as a pass rusher with his bull rush and snatch-pull. Has some heavy footedness but shows hip fluidity and balance to compensate. The body control and leverage stems from this hip looseness.”
Read the full report HERE
Alabama-based S Tony Mitchell — No. 71
Previous Ranking: No. 52
On3 Player Comparison for Mitchell: Keanu Neal
On3 Scouting Report on Mitchell: “One of the bigger top safety prospects nationally at around 6-foot-2, 180 pounds. Has maintained and continued to develop his coverage skills and is among the more technically refined cover safeties in the 2023 cycle. Comfortable covering receivers in man situations. Uses his fluidity and length to make plays on the ball.”
Read the full report HERE
RB Richard Young — No. 74
Previous Ranking: No. 69
On3 Player Comparison for Young: Rashard Mendenhall
On3 Scouting Report on Young: “Physically-developed running back who emerged as a national name as a high school underclassman. Has a good combination of play speed and power. Has a muscular upper body with room to add mass in his lower half. Uses his leg drive to run through tackles at the second level. Shows well above average speed, which is validated by his track times (around 11.1 seconds in the 100 meters).”
Read the full report HERE
DL Edric Hill — No. 80
Previous Ranking: No. 103
On3 Scouting Report on Hill: “Stands in at a shade under 6-foot-3, 285 pounds with a 6-foot-8 wingspan and 10-inch hand. Threw 46 feet in the shot put during his junior track and field season. Has the strike and pop teams covet amongst interior defenders. See some explosion in his get off. Ran an electronically-timed 5.00 40-yard dash, 4.65 shuttle and jumped a 28-inch vertical during the spring camp circuit before his senior year.”
Read the full report HERE
QB Eli Holstein — No. 119
Previous Ranking: No. 124
On3 Scouting Report on Holstein: “Physically developed and filled out, checking in at 6-foot-3.5 and around 225 pounds with a 10-inch hand. Shows a good arm in camp settings and on Friday nights. Excels in the short and intermediate passing game. Able to quickly read defenders’ leverage and deliver accurate passes. Strong in the RPO game. Well-schooled and capable of going through multiple progressions.”
Read the full report HERE
QB Dylan Lonergan — No. 122
Previous Ranking: No. 111
On3 Scouting Report on Lonergan: “Talented passer who doubles as a standout on the gridiron and the baseball diamond. Highly touted baseball prospect who holds multiple Power 5 baseball offers, with the possibility of being a MLB Draft pick. Shows touch and accuracy as a passer at all levels of the field. Layers the football well, but can turn up the heat if needed on tight window throws. Productive while facing strong competition.”
Read the full report HERE
Alabama-based DL Hunter Osborne — No. 151
Previous Ranking: No. 155
On3 Scouting Report on Osborne: “Has good length for the position with a 6-foot-8.5 wing-span. Plays defensive end for one of the better talent-producing high school programs in Alabama. A naturally strong athlete who wins with power. Takes on and sheds blocks to make plays in the backfield. Shows the ability to beat double teams with a straight-line power rush.”
Read the full report HERE
OL Olaus Alinen — No. 276
Previous Ranking: No. 252
On3 Scouting Report on Alinen: “Adequate length with 33-inch arms. Plays at a prep school in Connecticut. Mauls opposing defensive linemen at the point of attack. Shows heavy hands and a significant punch. Moves fairly well when working to the second level. Looks to be generally coordinated with his hands.”
Read the full report HERE
5-star Alabama targets in the new On300
*** Keon Keeley (No. 3) and Damon Wilson (No. 4) both kept their previous rankings in the new update. They check in as the top-ranked and second-ranked EDGE prospects in the 2023 class, respectively.
Also: On3 5-star EDGE Damon Wilson praises Alabama’s consistency: “They’re always a top program.”
Texas-based defensive lineman David Hicks saw a slight drop in his rankings today. Hicks slid down from No. 9 to No. 16 in the new On300.
The star duo of James Smith and Qua Russaw saw little to no movement in their rankings. Smith stayed put at No. 8, while Russaw rose one spot from No. 20 to No. 19.
Five-Star Plus+ cornerback Cormani McClain also received a small bump as he went from No. 19 to No. 18. McClain will take an official visit to Alabama next month for the weekend of the Texas A&M game.
READ: Five-Star Plus+ CB Cormani McClain shares the latest on Alabama’s pursuit of him
The most significant rise in today’s rankings update belonged to Daevin Hobbs. Hobbs went from the No. 83 overall prospect to No. 23 and, in the process, earned five-star status.
It’s clear to see why Alabama and others have picked up their pursuit of the North Carolina native. Click HERE to read what Power wrote when detailing why Hobbs shot up the rankings on Monday.
Other Crimson Tide targets of note
** Switching over to four-stars on offense, Jalen Hale jumped 20 spots from No. 133 to No. 113. Hale, a product of Longview (Tx.), will announce his decision this upcoming Wednesday.
Like Hobbs, Jaren Hamilton enjoyed a significant rise in today’s update. Hamilton went from unranked to No. 140 overall and a top-20 wide receiver in this class.
Duce Robinson, who will officially visit Alabama from Oct. 8-9, lost five-star status as he went from No. 24 to No. 30.
Along the defensive line, Rueben Bain fell just one spot to No. 109 in the On300 update. Matayo Uiagalelei, an expected official visitor this fall, now checks in at No. 72 (previously No. 67).
In-state defensive linemen Kelby Collins (Florida commit) and Peter Woods (Clemson commits) also dropped in the rankings. Woods fell from No. 40 to No. 45, while Collins is at No. 123 after previously being No. 87.
Another priority flip target for Alabama, Suntarine Perkins, jumped from No. 94 overall to No. 79. Michigan State commit Bai Jobe, who will officially visit Bama this weekend, kept his spot at No. 34.
Texas pledge Malik Muhammad dropped seven spots to No. 37 in the latest update. He recently spoke in depth with BamaInsider about the Crimson Tide’s continued pursuit of him HERE.
Other targets of note: DL Jordan Hall (No. 26), OL Samson Okunlola (No. 70), Iowa OL commit Kadyn Proctor (No. 35), Ole Miss DL commit Jamarious Brown (No. 103), Georgia TE pledge Lawson Luckie (No. 221), and Missouri TE commit Brett Norfleet (No. 294).
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