Ten programs to watch
With signing day weeks away, these teams are worth keeping an eye on
National signing day is just days away. Here are 10 teams -- in alphabetical order -- that have our attention. For a variety of reasons, we are anxious to see how they fare down the stretch.
Alabama Crimson Tide
Things just seem to be going the Tide's way. Case in point: Alabama lost DE DeMarcus Walker, who is No. 40 in the ESPN 150, to Florida State, but the Tide quickly replaced him with DE Tim Williams, who is No. 36 overall and the No. 1 player in Louisiana. If Alabama is able to land RB Alvin Kamara, that would make four backs in this class, including ATH Derrick Henry. Keep in mind OT Laremy Tunsil and DT Montravius Adams are still viable options for the national champs.
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