Recruiting Report 8/22/23: August Offers and Commitments!
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We’re checking out some recent offers and commitments around the state in this week’s recruiting report! D’Andre Kirkpatrick AL #35 DB #9 HEIGHT 5'11" WEIGHT 175 POS DB CLASS 2024 View Profile D’Andre Kirkpatrick Instagram Twitter State: Alabama School: Gadsden…
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D’Andre Kirkpatrick D’Andre Kirkpatrick 5’11” | 175 lbs | DB Gadsden City | 2024 State AL Jr. has been phenomenal for Gadsden City since his freshman season and is set up for a huge senior year this fall. Kirkpatrick is terrific at safety and is really well rounded with how well he plays against both the run and pass. Kirkpatrick doesn’t shy away from contact and will fly around the field to hit and wrap up the ball carrier- he has great sideline to sideline speed and instincts that allow him to always be near the ball to make tackles and he does so very well. In addition to his abilities against the run, Kirkpatrick is great in coverage- he is able to track the quarterbacks eyes, has great patience, and can break up and intercept passes. Throwing the ball near a DB like him is asking for trouble- and D’Andre Kirkpatrick D’Andre Kirkpatrick 5’11” | 175 lbs | DB Gadsden City | 2024 State AL Jr. is going to cause a lot of it when he’s playing at his fathers alma mater Alabama next year!
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Jordan Ross Jordan Ross 6’5″ | 215 lbs | DL Vestavia Hills | 2024 State AL has become one of the nation’s top prospects in the 2024 class during his time at Vestavia Hills, and rightfully so- standing at 6’5″ and weighing 215 pounds Ross is a destructive force at EDGE. Ross has an explosive burst off the line of scrimmage that causes nightmares for offensive linemen, he is able to wreck plays before they can even have a chance at developing. Ross also has some exceptional speed that allows him to chase down ball carriers from sideline to sideline, he has some serious pursuit skills that he uses to consistently make tough tackles. Ross constantly finds himself in the backfield as well, resulting in tackles for loss, pressure, and sacks. Ross’s disruptive presence creates havoc for opposing offenses, making him a game-changing defensive weapon. With that kind of talent Ross has quickly become one of the top recruits in the nation over the last few years, and today, he committed to Tennessee!
Jakaleb Faulk Jakaleb Faulk 6’2″ | 200 lbs | LB Highland Home | 2025 State AL is a force to be reckoned at outside linebacker for Highland Home, similar to his brother and former Highland Home star Keldric Faulk. Faulk’s versatility and dynamic skill set allows him to disrupt opposing offenses in a wide variety of ways. Faulk has a great diverse set of pass rush moves that makes him a consistent threat to quarterbacks- he constantly is applying pressure and forcing hurried decisions that change the outcome of plays. In addition to his prowess in pass rushing, his ability to read plays and effectively engage in run defense showcases his well-rounded capabilities as well. Faulk’s pursuit and tackling skills allow him to stop ball carriers at the line of scrimmage or in the backfield. If he’s not rushing the passer or going after the run, Faulk also has some skills in coverage as well- he is a coaches dream in the fact that you can really ask him to do anything on your defense. Today, Faulk decided to join his brother Keldric at the next level by committing to Auburn!