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Alabama’s Special Five in 2030

Alabama’s Special Five in 2030
Austin Butler
Austin Butler November 22, 2025 @ 06:59 AM
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Eli Hamm
Eli Hamm RB | 2030
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Cecil Harlin
Cecil Harlin 5'4" | 160 lbs | OL/DL | 2030
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Sawyer Smith
Sawyer Smith 6'2" | 160 lbs | EDGE/TE | 2030
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Mills Leach
Mills Leach LB/RB | 2030
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William Cuthbert Jr.
William Cuthbert Jr. 2030
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<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We are looking at five special talents in the 2030 class that I am expecting to continue to be dominant forces at the high school level since that is their next step. Let's dive in!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1588460"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-691d1d48e9d7d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1588460' first='William' last='Cuthbert Jr.'] as I always say is just a flat-out beast on the gridiron. His size, ability and all that he brings to the field is impressive. He is a developing talent that is going to be heard about Nation-wide in his class in the state of Alabama. He's the real deal and will be at the next level!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1686135"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-691d1d48e9e0c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1686135' first='Sawyer' last='Smith'] is some talent out of Homewood in the state of Alabama in the 2030 class. Off of the edge, he makes plays on a consistent basis and makes them with a message letting the opponent know, it's going to be a long day/night! Yes, he's that kind of player! He is someone to pay close attention to because he will be good at the next level up!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1688474"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-691d1d48e9e8f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1688474' first='Cecil' last='Harlin'] is a spectacular player in the trenches on the offensive line and defensive line. Harlin has all of the ability on the line to be a good next level talent. He's still developing but within the coming years, he will be a name to know because he is an excellent player now!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1685970"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-691d1d48e9f15"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1685970' first='Mills' last='Leach'] is a super linebacker and running back combo type player. He brings a nice level of physicality to the table in which helps him be the player that he is becoming. He is a pure definition of a football player that is tough and makes big plays for his team!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1688526"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-691d1d48e9fbc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1688526' first='Eli' last='Hamm'] is an excellent running back out of the 2030 class in the state of Alabama! He has the balance, power, speed and quickness along with vision and instincts to make great running back type plays. He's that good and he will be a name to follow for years down the road. He truly has a God-given talent!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

We are looking at five special talents in the 2030 class that I am expecting to continue to be dominant forces at the high school level since that is their next step. Let's dive in!

William Cuthbert Jr.

William Cuthbert Jr.

POS N/A
CLASS 2030
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2030
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Alabama’s Special Five in 2030
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Sawyer Smith

Sawyer Smith

HEIGHT 6'2"
WEIGHT 160
POS EDGE/TE
CLASS 2030
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Sawyer
Smith EDGE/TE
Class
2030
Height
6'2"
Weight
160
HS
Homewood
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Alabama’s Special Five in 2030
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Sawyer Smith

State: Alabama
School: Homewood
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Cecil Harlin

Cecil Harlin

HEIGHT 5'4"
WEIGHT 160
POS OL/DL
CLASS 2030
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Cecil
Harlin OL/DL
Class
2030
Height
5'4"
Weight
160
HS
New Brockton Middle
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Alabama’s Special Five in 2030
Cecil Harlin is a spectacular player in the trenches on the offensive line and defensive line. Harlin has...
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State: Alabama
School: New Brockton Middle
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Mills Leach

Mills Leach

POS LB/RB
CLASS 2030
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Mills
Leach LB/RB
Class
2030
HS
Homewood
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Alabama’s Special Five in 2030
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Mills Leach

State: Alabama
School: Homewood
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Eli Hamm

Eli Hamm

POS RB
CLASS 2030
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Eli
Hamm RB
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2030
HS
Elkmont
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School: Elkmont
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