re: Class of 2015 Recruiting MEGATHREAD - Twilight Edition

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2. 5-star Blake Barnett

Height/Weight: 6'4.5", 200 lbs

High School: Santiago High School; Corona, California

247Sports Ranking: No. 2 pro-style quarterback; No. 21 overall

Bleacher Report Score: 90/100

Enrolled at: Alabama

The Crimson Tide landed Blake Barnett despite growing belief that he was headed to Oregon. His initial commitment occurred last November, when he pledged to Notre Dame. Barnett paid a visit to the Ducks after decommitting but eventually chose Alabama in June.



Bleacher Report Analysis

Barnett took over as the starter at Santiago as a junior and quickly accrued heavy recruiting interest. His elite blend of size and speed is savored by collegiate offensive coordinators, and he displays a deep understanding of how to dissect defenses.

His natural leadership skills were on display at The Opening, where many elite recruits gravitated toward him. He teamed up with future Crimson Tide teammate Calvin Ridley to win a seven-on-seven tournament title and stole the show with Elite 11 MVP honors.

His most pivotal improvements will occur in downfield accuracy, as defenders are still often able to disrupt the location of those attempts. Barnett may also be the best of this group when it comes to firing passes while rolling out, adding a new wrinkle to Lane Kiffin's attack in Tuscaloosa.

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