A few days later, High School Football 2021 season is about to begin, and “hssportsnews.com” is breaking down the top 25 football players in Alabama from the class of 2022 according to the ranking of 247 Sports.
From top 25, Seven defensive linemen, six defensive backs, Four offensive linemen, Three quarterbacks and Linebackers and a pair of running backs led the selections.
Meet the overall Top 25:
1. Jeremiah Alexander | Thompson (Alabaster)
Height, weight: 6-2, 235
Class: 2022
Recruiting status: Committed to Alabama.
Short note: Nation’s No. 18 overall recruit and top-rated edge pass rusher led Warriors to 14-0 record, 7A title in 2020.
2. Khurtiss Perry | Park Crossing (Montgomery, AL)
Height, weight: 6-3 / 267
Class: 2022
Recruiting status: Undecided
Short note: Had 173 tackles, 58 for losses, while adding 15 sacks in 2020.
3. Emmanuel Henderson | Geneva County (Hartford, AL)
Height, weight: 6-1 / 185
Class: 2022
Recruiting status: Committed to Alabama.
Short note: The top-rated running back in the country has rushed for 3,445 yards and 52 touchdowns in two seasons and also caught 35 passes. The three-sport star is also a track and field sprinter.
4. Trequon Fegans | Thompson (Alabaster, AL)
Height, weight: 6-2 / 181
Class: 2022
Recruiting status: Committed to Miami.
Short note: Four-star recruit and first-team All-American with 27 offers recently transferred to nation’s No. 5 team.
5. Shemar James | Faith Academy (Mobile)
Height, weight: 6-2 / 212
Recruiting status: Committed to Florida.
Short note: Three-sport standout also can play running back and wide receiver. He scored 12 TDs last season.
6. Robert Woodyard | Williamson (Mobile, AL)
Height, weight: 6-1 / 210
Class: 2022
Recruiting status: Committed to Alabama.
Short note: Had 124 tackles in 2020 and was very impressive in the spring game, showing off running back-type speed.
7. Justice Finkley | Hewitt-Trussville (Trussville, AL)
Height, weight: 6-2 / 255
Class: 2022
Recruiting status: Undecided.
Short note: Boasts more than 30 offers with trips to Texas, Michigan, Colorado and Alabama.
8. Caden Story | Lanett (Lanett, AL)Height, weight: 6-4 / 264
Class: 2022
Recruiting status: Committed to Auburn.
Short note: Nation’s No. 30 DL recruit has 16 offers, including UCF and Auburn. His brother Kristian plays cornerback at Alabama.
9. TJ Dudley | Montgomery Catholic Preparatory (Montgomery, AL)
Height, weight: 6-1 / 220
Class: 2022
Recruiting status: Committed to Oregon.
Short note: Picked Ducks over 28 other schools. Logged 131 tackles, 7.5 sacks as sophomore.
10. Zach Pyron | Pinson Valley (Pinson, AL)
Height, weight: 6-2 / 215
Class: 2022
Recruiting status: Committed to Baylor.
11. Kobe Prentice | Calera (Calera, AL)
Height, weight: 5-10 / 171
Class: 2022
Recruiting status: Committed to Alabama.
Short note: State finalist sprinter had 41 catches for 711 yards and nine TDs in 2020. Has 22 offers, including Alabama.
12. JQ Hardaway | Central (Phenix City, AL)
Height, weight: 6-3 / 190
Class: 2022
Recruiting status: Committed to Cincinnati.
Short note: The Hardaway (Columbus, Ga.) transfer with 28 offers will play both sides of the ball for Red Devils.
13. Eston Harris Jr. | Auburn (Auburn, AL)
Height, weight: 6-6 / 290
Class: 2022
Recruiting status: Undecided.
Short note: Standout on both sides of the line has 35 offers, including Florida State, Oregon, Auburn and Georgia.
14. Omari Kelly | Hewitt-Trussville (Trussville, AL)
Height, weight: 6-2 / 180
Class: 2022
Recruiting status: Undecided.
Short note: Versatile athlete has averaged better than 35 yards per his 67 catches for the Huskies. Also a returner, cornerback.
15. Antonio Kite | Anniston (Anniston, AL)
Height, weight: 6-1 / 180
Class: 2022
Recruiting status: Committed to Alabama.
Short note: Nation’s No. 7 rated overall athlete plays both sides of the ball as well as basketball.
16. Jarell Stinson | Opelika (Opelika, AL)
Height, weight: 5-10 / 160
Class: 2022
Recruiting status: Undecided.
Short note: Absolutely blur. Track star ran 100 meters in 10.52 seconds and 21.22 in 200. Indoor state champ in 60 (6.94) and 400 (48.85).
17. Tanner Bailey | Gordo (Gordo, AL)
Height, weight: 6-1 / 195
Class: 2022
Recruiting status: Committed to Oregon.
Short note: Nation’s No. 18 rated QB is ultimate field general, led Green Wave to 13-2 record, state runner-up finish.
18. Lucas Taylor St. Paul’s Episcopal (Mobile, AL)
Height, weight: 6-5 / 310
Class: 2022
Recruiting status: Committed to Mississippi State.
Short note: Had 12 other offers, including LSU, Arkansas and Auburn.
19. Marquarius White | Clay-Chalkville (Pinson, AL)
Height, weight: 5-10 / 155
Class: 2022
Recruiting status: Committed to Tennessee.
Short note: Another blazer, has been timed 10.68 seconds in 100, 21.58 (200). Had 44 catches, 877 yards, 13 TDs in 2020.
20. Powell Gordon | Auburn (Auburn, AL)
Height, weight: 6-3 / 215
Class: 2022
Recruiting status: Committed to Auburn.
Short note: Recorded 88 tackles and 14 sacks in 2020. He picked Auburn over Duke, Vanderbilt, Southern Miss, among others.
21. Laquan Robinson | Greenville (Greenville, AL)
Height, weight: 6-2 / 195
Class: 2022
Recruiting status: Undecided.
Short note: Versatile athlete who also plays QB on offense has offers from Auburn, Florida State and Ole Miss.
22. Ja’Kobi Albert | Fairfield Preparatory School (Fairfield, AL)
Height, weight: 5-11 / 175
Class: 2022
Recruiting status: Undecided.
Short note: Ranked the 23rd best all-around athlete in the country, played WR and DB in 2020. His 22 offers include Auburn, Maryland and Michigan.
23. BJ Diakite | Pinson Valley (Pinson, AL)
Height, weight: 6-3 / 210
Class: 2022
Recruiting status: Committed to Vanderbilt.
Short note: Committed to Commodores on March 22.
24. Trevon McAlpine | Saraland (Saraland, AL)
Height, weight: 6-3 / 280
Class: 2022
Recruiting status: Committed to TCU.
Short note: Logged 88 tackles, 16 for loss and seven sacks. Picked Horned Frogs from among 24 college offers.
25. Quinshon Judkins | Pike Road (Pike Road, AL)
Height, weight: 5-11 / 200
Class: 2022
Recruiting status: Undecided.
Short note: Rushed for 1,482 yards and 25 touchdowns in 2020.
