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VTO Prep 100 Alabama Watch List

Two years ago, Dee Liner wasn't well-known outside the state of Alabama when he arrived at the VTO Sports Prep 100 in Leeds, Ala.

Matt Womack

2015 OL Matt Womack has the attention of many major programs.

But by day's end, he was the talk of the event and people outside the region began hearing of his talents. This February the four-star defensive lineman signed with Alabama.

Liner is one of many standouts that have attended this event in recent years.

Last spring, a star-studded group in Leeds included, among others, five-star tight end O.J. Howard (Alabama), four-star running backs Mark Dodson (Ole Miss) and Jordan Wilkins (Ole Miss), and offensive lineman Wilson Bell (Florida State). Bell, by the way, was virtually unknown at the time of the camp.

Which players signed up for Saturday's VTO Sports Prep 100 will emerge as the next major prospects?

Here are some players to watch ...

*Antreal Allen, CB, Auburn (Ala.) -- Allen is a solid young defensive back that claims an early offer from Arkansas State. He's a big-hitting corner with good instincts and nice ball skills. Allen competed in this event last year and didn't run a superb 40. So he'll be looking to improve on that.

*Terrell Brown, DT, Russellville (Ala.) -- Brown is a strong, stout defensive tackle that doesn't yet have any offers but apparently is hearing from a handful of Southeastern Conference programs, including Mississippi State and Ole Miss. On film, he appears to have good quickness and strength.

*Seth Franks, PQB, Brookwood (Ala.) -- A 2015 signal caller, Franks is a promising young quarterback that had a solid showing at the recent NFL Prep 100 in Louisiana. He's 6-feet-1, 170 pounds.

*Devlin Hodges, DQB, Morris (Ala.) Mortimer Jordan -- Hodges appeared in this event last year and had an excellent outing. He's an intelligent player that has good mechanics and a lively arm. Hodges recently earned offer No. 1 from South Alabama, and the consensus seems to be many more offers could be on the way.

*Nick Holman, ILB/TE, Madison (Ala.) Bob Jones -- Holman's school always seems to produce its share of quality players. He's a solid prospect that is likely D-I bound. No offers yet, but Holman recently visited Tulane, and is hearing a lot from schools such as Minnesota and Western Kentucky.

*Jajuan Lankford, RB, South Pittsburg (Tenn.) -- A sleeper out of the Volunteer State, Lankford has put up big numbers in high school. On film, he displays good footwork and vision, along with better-than-average speed. He's listed at 5-feet-11, but only 175 pounds. A good showing Saturday could put him on the map.

*Blake Wilkes, DQB, Jasper (Ala.) Walker School -- The younger brother of former Troy quarterback Cory Wilkes, Blake Wilkes is a 6-feet-3, 195-pounder. He has had some good camp performances in the past.

*Matt Womack, OT, Hernando (Miss.) -- This is a name to remember for 2015. Womack is 6-feet-6, 305 pounds, and has interest from a lot of major programs. In fact, he already has starting taking visits. SEC schools are keeping a close watch on Womack. The question right now is this -- does he project better at tackle or guard. Saturday's event should give us some hints.

Keith Niebuhr
    • Wonder who FSU will steal from Bama this year coffee

      NoVaNoles

    • NoVaNoles said...

      Wonder who FSU will steal from Bama this year coffee

      Maybe another bust at QB- ala Coker and Winston. Saban annually mind --- Jimbo into taking a scrub QB from Alabama lol.

      This post was edited by Keith Niebuhr on 3/8/2013 at 10:06 AM

      bigwilly64

    • bigwilly64 said...

      Maybe another bust at QB- ala Coker and Winston. Saban annually mind f*cks Jimbo into taking a scrub QB from Alabama lol.

      I love getting you on the hook

      Gotta love calling kids who haven't played yet busts, you really need to work on your postings skills since you decide to come at me all the time

      There is no doubt that Saban mind ---- Jimbo, I mean who in their right mind would take Winston and Coker over Phil Ely roflmao

      But forget the QB's, maybe we can land more busts like Casher, White ( a kid Saban basically begged for but got lucky when Coley left and picked up another FSU kid... a kid whom Saban offered months after Jimbo ) and on the list goes

      Maybe one day Bama will keep us out of your state, but its doubtful

      Winston took one look at your baseball program, farted...... and went on with his life

      This post has been edited 2 times, most recently by Keith Niebuhr on 3/8/2013 at 10:05 AM

      NoVaNoles

    • NoVaNoles said...

      I love getting you on the hook

      Gotta love calling kids who haven't played yet busts, you really need to work on your postings skills since you decide to come at me all the time

      There is no doubt that Saban mind ---- Jimbo, I mean who in their right mind would take Winston and Coker over Phil Ely

      But forget the QB's, maybe we can land more busts like Casher, White ( a kid Saban basically begged for but got lucky when Coley left and picked up another FSU kid... a kid whom Saban offered months after Jimbo ) and on the list goes

      Maybe one day Bama will keep us out of your state, but its doubtful

      Winston took one look at your baseball program, farted...... and went on with his life

      I can tell you this Bama stills alot more good Florida kids then FSU steals Bama players. FSU is a constant under achiever who doesn't develop the good talent they recruit.

      As far as White goes he was no longer even recruited after the AlabamaV Miss. game. Jonathan Cook was the better prospect.

      Have fun being an under achieving team in a pathetic under achieving conference.

      bogues03

    • bogues03 said...

      I can tell you this Bama stills alot more good Florida kids then FSU steals Bama players. FSU is a constant under achiever who doesn't develop the good talent they recruit.

      As far as White goes he was no longer even recruited after the AlabamaV Miss. game. Jonathan Cook was the better prospect.

      Have fun being an under achieving team in a pathetic under achieving conference.

      Oh look another one

      Doesn't develop its talent ?

      You mean like taking a 3 star WR Rhodes who only had an offer to FSU, not Miami and UF... Jimbo and company turned him into the 2nd best corner prospect in the draft, is this a lack of development ?

      Or did you mean finding a 3 star like Werner, and turning him into a NFL first rounder in just 3 years ?

      Maybe you meant taking a 3 star OL Rodney Hudson out of Alabama, one who had no offer to Bama... and turning him into a 2nd rounder

      Is this the lack of development you speak of ?

      Maybe you means how FSU sent the most players to the combine, sure wasn't Saban and the defending champs so this might be it

      Also Im not sure what " stills " means, cause Im not Bama born and raised like you... but I assume you meant " steals " and duh moron, there is a lot more talent in Florida than that backwards ass state you call home.... So yes, unless FSU is allowed to sign all of the elite prospects out of florida every year then I'd imagine schools like Bama will get some here and there

      But the ones Bama gets will lack the true development, just look at that thug Eddie Williams lolz lolz lolz.... or Pettway... maybe Saban's goal is to create pieces of shit and not men.... not sure... good solid work on Dee Hart too.... derp!... might as well just process his ass, cause you failed teaching him RB that is for sure... Ha Ha Ha Ha Clinton Dix!!!

      This post was edited by NoVaNoles on 3/8/2013 at 11:04 AM

      NoVaNoles

    • NoVaNoles

      Maybe you means how FSU sent the most players to the combine, sure wasn't Saban and the defending champs so this might be it

      Thanks for pointing out just how big a group of underachievers the Noles really are....

      bigwilly64

    • NoVa 2-0 ITT.

      Big A

    • bigwilly64 said...

      Thanks for pointing out just how big a group of underachievers the Noles really are....

      Yes how dare a top 10 team do everything that was expected of them and head off to the NFL

      What you failed to realize is that most of FSU's draft picks this year will be mid to late rounders, as they should be

      Not many BCS titles come from teams that aren't loading up the first 2 rounds

      Keep trying Big Willy, your get dumber with each post so Im looking forward to your next one

      This post was edited by NoVaNoles on 3/8/2013 at 12:52 PM

      NoVaNoles

    • NoVaNoles said...

      Yes how dare a top 10 team do everything that was expected of them and head off to the NFL

      What you failed to realize is that most of FSU's draft picks this year will be mid to late rounders, as they should be

      Not many BCS titles come from teams that aren't loading up the first 2 rounds

      Keep trying Big Willy, your get dumber with each post so Im looking forward to your next one

      Don't worry Big Willy, come September big talk Nova will have plenty of excuses on why FSU can't get it done.
      Trickett, injuries etc.

      BubbaT

    • BubbaT said...

      Don't worry Big Willy, come September big talk Nova will have plenty of excuses on why FSU can't get it done. Trickett, injuries etc.

      NoVaNoles

    • NoVaNoles said...

      LOL, that was a good one.

      BubbaT

    • BubbaT said...

      LOL, that was a good one.

      I know

      NoVaNoles

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    • Jimbo is the best thing that ever happened to Alabama. Keep offering Jimbo. We love the championships.

      DrStache

    • Tidepride30 said...

      Jimbo is the best thing that ever happened to Alabama. Keep offering Jimbo. We love the championships.

      And Saban is the best thing to happen to FSU lately, without him Jimbo never progresses quickly enough through the ranks to be viable for a replacement of Bowden

      NoVaNoles

    • NoVaNoles said...

      And Saban is the best thing to happen to FSU lately, without him Jimbo never progresses quickly enough through the ranks to be viable for a replacement of Bowden

      Sure he would have. He's that damn good.

      DrStache

    • Tidepride30 said...

      Sure he would have. He's that damn good.

      He is damn good, this is true

      NoVaNoles

    • NoVaNoles said...

      He is damn good, this is true

      Will he ever be the best is the question.

      DrStache

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