re: Class of 2018 Recruiting MEGATHREAD: So Long Old Friend Edition

Posted on 6/22/17 at 2:29 pm to TideSaint

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Posted on 6/22/17 at 2:29 pm to TideSaint

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Bob Jones 2019 cornerback Jaydon Hill left Mississippi State's Elite Camp last Saturday feeling like he had a good showing. How good, exactly? It didn't take long for him to find out.

"They called me about 20 minutes after the camp was over with," the 6-foot, 163-pound Hill said.

On the other end of the line was a Mississippi State coach - Hill couldn't remember exactly which one - calling with a scholarship offer.

The Bulldogs' offer came two weeks after rival Ole Miss became the first team to offer Hill.

"It's a blessing," Hill said. "I always dreamed of having offers. I never thought it'd be this early."

Bob Jones coach Kevin Rose is not surprised with Hills' summer success.

"College coaches have told me he fights for every rep at camps," Rose said. "They're having to basically make him get off the field. I think he's been very impressive at the camps with his ability to cover and be physical. He's got a great body. He's 6 foot or 6-1, long arms and legs, and good thickness in his body. He's a good-looking defensive back."

Rose said that Hill started last season fourth or fifth on the depth chart, but he steadily improved each week while playing special teams and seeing more and more action in the secondary.

"By the end of the year, we kind of felt like he was as good a defensive back as we had," Rose said. "I think he's a good cover guy and a pretty good tackler. You see a lot of guys at defensive back, all the way up to the NFL, who won't tackle, but he's pretty physical. He turns and breaks on the ball and changes directions good."

Hill finished his sophomore season with 23 tackles, five pass breakups and two forced fumbles. He'll be expected to play a bigger role in the defensive backfield following the graduation of several starters.

"I think he's the best player back there," Rose said, "and I think when you're the best player, it comes with the responsibility of being a good leader. Jaydon's not a real verbal guy; he just goes out there and plays, but he sets a good example. He plays hard. He competes."

Hill's recruitment is similar to that of former teammate A.J. Harris, a defensive back who got his first offer from Florida State during the spring after his freshman year. Harris signed with Ole Miss in February.

Harris is among the former Bob Jones players who Hill considers to be like a brother. The others are Middle Tennessee running back Brad Anderson, Troy receiver Milkhi Stewart and his twin, Milkyle Stewart. Hill will wear Milkhi's old No. 4 this season.

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Posted on 6/22/17 at 2:34 pm to TideSaint

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Montgomery (Ala.) St. James School running back Tony Amerson is one of the up-and-coming names in the state for 2019.

The 5-foot-10.5, 210-pound prospect already holds nine offers with more on the way.

“I recently visited Auburn, and I really liked that,” Amerson told BamaOnLine. “I plan on visiting Bama, Vandy, Louisville, UGA, and Florida, too.”

Amerson worked out for the Tigers staff at camp last Friday.

“I really did have a fun time at Auburn,” he said. “I liked Coach (Tim) Horton and Coach (Kevin) Steele. They’re really good people, and I like what they have over there at Auburn.”

While an offer didn’t come on the trip to Auburn, one could see be on the horizon.

“I had a good workout went I went up there,” Amerson said. “I thought I did good, and they told me I did good and that they liked a lot of stuff that I did. They said I worked hard. I think they might be close (to offering).”

The Maryland native is just down the road from the Tigers’ campus. An offer from Gus Malzahn and staff would be big for the rising in-stater.

“It would definitely mean a lot,” Amerson said. “I have a few friends that play for Auburn in Jalen Harris and Marlon Davidson. So it would be really cool to have the chance to go play with them up the road 40 minutes.”

Amerson is equally as high on the Crimson Tide.

“I’ve been to Tuscaloosa three or four times, and I really like it up there as well,” he said. “They have really nice facilities. I like that they work hard every day. I really like that, actually. They’re just all grind and no play. I really like that. I speak to Coach (Derrick) Ansley just about every time I see him up at Bama.”

Amerson dove further into what sticks out about the Capstone.

“Really the intensity,” he said. “Just that constant strive for perfection that each player has. That really appeals to me. It’s not just everybody comes in and they do their own thing. At Alabama everybody has their owns stats, but they put that aside for the greater good of the team to bring out the best in the team. It’s really cool how they do that.”

An offer from Alabama would be a lofty achievement for the up-and-coming prospect out of St. James.

“Bama would definitely be a huge impact,” Amerson said. “Alabama is the best. If you got an offer from the best, you’re doing something right. I just want to be the best I can be. If that means I have to go to Alabama to be the best, I’ll have to take that step when I decide to commit.”

Amerson says he feels Florida, Georgia and Bama might be the closest to offering. He says the schools hope to see more film of him catching the ball and pass blocking before they pull the trigger.

Last season Amerson rushed for 1,067 yards and eight touchdowns.