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[Baron]

No. 1 RB Zachary Evans a 'package deal' with new Tide commit




Three-star offensive tackle Damieon George committed to Alabama on Wednesday afternoon following a visit to Tuscaloosa, which could signal a future boon for the Crimson Tide's No. 2-ranked 2020 class. George’s high school teammate is five-star running back Zachary Evans, and the pair have long considered playing together in college.

Evans reiterated that last week in an in-depth interview with 247Sports. Asked if he and George, who had not yet committed to Alabama, planned to play together in college, Evans said: “Yeah. We’re a package deal.”

The five-star running back visited Alabama on Monday and stayed through Wednesday, according to Bamaonline’s Hank South. George, following his commitment, began a visit to Tuscaloosa on Thursday.

It’s important to point out that package deals are often discussed in recruiting by high school teammates and close friends, but they don’t always occur in that fashion. A lot can change, and often situation fits get placed ahead of high school friendships.

However, Evans and George seem serious about this; Evans’ quote to 247Sports last Tuesday was just one of many instances he’s said so in the past.

Evans included Alabama in his top 5 last week, along with Georgia, Oklahoma, Ohio State and LSU, speaking highly of the SEC’s ability to produce high-level prospects.

“They say the SEC is like the NFL, so I’m trying to be down pat,” Evans said.

The 5-foot-11 junior is rated as one of the best running back prospects in a generation. Ranked as the nation’s No. 1 overall back in both the 247Sports Composite (No. 6 overall) and Top247, Evans said he’d initially like to make his decision before his senior year or at some point during the season, perhaps before the playoffs.

Evans is a dynamic back who led North Shore High School to a 6-A state championship last season. His testing numbers are elite with a 4.51-second 40-yard dash, a 37-inch vertical and a smoking 3.84 shuttle.

Here’s 247Sports’ evaluation of Evans:

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“Dynamically athletic running back with prototype size and frame potential relative to the position. Owns college-ready build with frame space to add more bulk. Flashes elite athleticism verified in combine testing environment. Makes it look easy, sometimes to the point that it's deceptive. Shows great top-end speed and outstanding close-quarters lateral mobility confirmed by a 3.91 shuttle. Flashes devastating start-stop-start ability in close quarters, coupled with impressive hesitation stutter. Effortlessly strings moves together in the open field to elude multiple defenders. Chameleon in ability to alter running styles, going from elusive darter to hole-punching, straight-line galloper. Home run hitter with high-volume capability. Patient and presses the line of scrimmage to set up blocks. Size and strength potential could provide high ceiling in blitz pickup. At times dances in the backfield rather than accelerating through the hole. Sometimes an upright runner who presents a bigger target. Does not always finish runs with expected strength. Will try to bounce runs too often. Could get on the field immediately at high-major level and become a Power 5 star, in addition to first-round NFL Draft ceiling.”

247Sports will have much more on Evans in the coming weeks with an in-depth profile of the nation’s No. 6 overall player.


 


 


https://247sports.com/Article/No-1-RB-Zachary-Evans-a-package-deal-with-new-Tide-commit-132636817

Why won't Evans commit to Bama? By his own words there shouldn't be any suspense, unless he's lying.

 

[Baron]

just saw his tape and he is DAMN good. i assume this means the staff has heard that Ringo likes UGA. regardless of what Ringo does, we need to get EP. He is a pure CB and a guy that can come in and play. that state produces some CBs every year. Kitan and Jahari both need a year, Jahari more bc he play QB only on his tape. Ethan doesnt need to shirt and is very very talented. Also , i love tall CBs and he is 6-1, does need to add some wt bc he is only 160 but should get to college closer to 175. 

Just watched Pouncey's highlight reel. He's good but the coaches need to work on his form tackling, he comes in way too low with his head. More crown of the helmet contact than face mask. He's gonna get hurt sooner or later.

 

[Sirhornsalot]

Why won't Evans commit to Bama? By his own words there shouldn't be any suspense, unless he's lying.

Better yet, why do we care? Hard to read that story and not end it pissed off.

I hope we get Bama in the NTG when he's the starting RB for them. 

 

[Baron]

Better yet, why do we care? Hard to read that story and not end it pissed off.

I hope we get Bama in the NTG when he's the starting RB for them. 

Better yet, I hope we go 13-0, in the playoff, and full at RB when NSD1 rolls around. I'm sure there will be some around here who will call me petty or even aggy-ish for posting this, but where do we draw the line? Evans doesn't care about Texas, why should we watch what we say?

 

[Sirhornsalot]

 

[PleaseDeleteUser]

If he really wants elite, where's Clemson in his list. They're getting more top talent than Bama now. 

 

[Sirhornsalot]

Omeire just committed to aggy.

Good luck to him.

 

[texbound]

21 minutes ago, Sirhornsalot said:

Omeire just committed to aggy.

Good luck to him.

Good, now Leon O'Neil has someone he can now cover.

 

[texbound]

I'm going to try and not sound aggy here, but I'm ok with TO not being in this class.  On my personal list I had the Longhorns taking 3 WRs this cycle and those 3 being Mookie Cooper, Quentin Johnston and Javian Hester.  Hopefully they will expand that to 4 if Johnny Wilson wants in, but that was it.  Now, my list was made before Cooper decommitted, but he is still there because he is still interested in the Horns.  I have not heard a thing regarding Hester in awhile, but I also havent heard anything saying he isnt interested.  I like his film and his size.  Now I will be very disappointed if Johnston isnt in this class.

 

[HORNfromETX]

I'm going to try and not sound aggy here, but I'm ok with TO not being in this class.  On my personal list I had the Longhorns taking 3 WRs this cycle and those 3 being Mookie Cooper, Quentin Johnston and Javian Hester.  Hopefully they will expand that to 4 if Johnny Wilson wants in, but that was it.  Now, my list was made before Cooper decommitted, but he is still there because he is still interested in the Horns.  I have not heard a thing regarding Hester in awhile, but I also havent heard anything saying he isnt interested.  I like his film and his size.  Now I will be very disappointed if Johnston isnt in this class.

One site is saying Texas leads for Hester, don't remember which one is was though.

 

[texbound]

One site is saying Texas leads for Hester, don't remember which one is was though.

Well that's good.  Like I said, give me Cooper, Johnston and Hester and I'm a happy man.  Throw in Wilson and that's just icing.  Well, maybe a little more than icing.

 

[Sirhornsalot]

Well that's good.  Like I said, give me Cooper, Johnston and Hester and I'm a happy man.  Throw in Wilson and that's just icing.  Well, maybe a little more than icing.

I'm not holding my breath on Cooper. 

A class of Wilson, Johnson, Achane and maybe Hester and I'm excited.

 

[Sirhornsalot]

This was posted on another board. It was too good not to share.

DeShaun Hanika (2019) Juco TE visiting this week, full qualifier with 4 years to play.  

H: 6'5" W 215

40 time:  4.7

Shuttle: 4.46

Vertical 31

Troy Omeire (2020) (Houston Opening)

H: 6' 3.5" W: 217

40 time 4.69

Shuttle:  4.37

Vertical 32.5

Our TE recruit looks like the same guy as Omeire.  

 

[Slimer]

I'm not holding my breath on Cooper. 

A class of Wilson, Johnson, Achane and maybe Hester and I'm excited.

Wilson may be Oregon bound.  Hope not, but that's how it's looking right now.

We need to land Broughton this summer.  That'd be a real gut punch to lose him to aggy.  Hope he remembers why he's liked Texas all along and doesn't fall for the aggy BS on his OV in 2 weeks.  They are already negative recruiting like hell about our scheme to DL.

 

[TheContractor]

Just watched Pouncey's highlight reel. He's good but the coaches need to work on his form tackling, he comes in way too low with his head. More crown of the helmet contact than face mask. He's gonna get hurt sooner or later.

Just watched Pouncey's highlight reel. He's good but the coaches need to work on his form tackling, he comes in way too low with his head. More crown of the helmet contact than face mask. He's gonna get hurt sooner or later.

True , at 160# his tackling form and frame isn’t ideal, but I want my CBs to cover great, everything else is 2dary. 

 

[TB14]

This looks like really good news to me. For Texas to give officials to guys that close to campus in the summer means they think they can close the deal right?

Plus they are working on Alec Bryant in the comments. Lock those 3 in and that’s a solid DL class already!

 

[TB14]

8 minutes ago, TB14 said:

PS I know Bryant is a super long shot. Need to close Broughton. 

 

[TB14]

Also what is up with Dwight McGlothern? Haven’t heard his name in a while.

 

[TB14]

One more name while I’m asking for updates on players I haven’t heard from in awhile. 

Brennan Scott. I really liked his film when I saw it. Need position. 

 

[Texas2725]

Bryson Washington has been on campus on an UOV since yesterday per IT.