Link: Rivals.com 2009 Recruiting Rankings By Position

[Crimson Surfer]

2009 Recruiting Rankings By Position

Ranked Bama commits:
Trent Richardson # 3 RB
D.J. Fluker # 5 DT
A.J. McCarron # 7 Pro-style QB

 

[Crimson Hawk]

Surfer, do you think either will move up during the year?

 

[Crimson Surfer]

Surfer, do you think either will move up during the year?

Obviously all three are very talented and considered among the best in the country at their positions. So yes, I think they will do very well and they all could move up in the position rankings with very good senior seasons. However, Richardson is the third ranked RB so that is already a very high ranking. Fluker is at a new school so anything could happen, including a position change to the offensive line. I don't expect McCarron to have as good a year this year since most of his very talented supporting cast will be gone. We will just have to see how their senior seasons go.

 

[BigEasyTider]

I believe that Richardson has a great chance to get a fifth star, particularly on Rivals. He had a big junior year, but did miss some time, and if he stays healthy as a senior, I think he'll get it. The offer list is there, and the production should be through the roof. Moreover, you know with his size and speed he will light up any combine he attends.

Fluker is hard to say because he may have a position change. He has a legitimate shot at a fifth star as a defensive tackle with Rivals, but I do think he'll be evaluated as an offensive guard in the next few months. I don't see his status falling any, mind you, but I'm not sure a fifth star will be coming.

McCarron will stay put. He's highly-touted, but he would need an ungodly senior year to justify the jump to a fifth star. He'll be a solid four star.

 

[Capt. Jack]

AJ would be a 5 star guy if he was carrying another 30 pounds.

Richardson will get a fifth star before signing day.