Three 4-Star Prospects Include Alabama Football in Final Cut Lists

Breaking down 2024 4-stars offensive tackle Weston Davis and wide receiver Braylon Staley and 2025 4-star safety Faheem Delane.

Obtained from Faheem Delane's Twitter Profile

Alabama football appears in the final cut list for three 4-star prospects, including one from the 2025 class.

Weston Davis

The 6-foot-4, 280-pound prospect out of Beaumont United High School, Texas, is ranked as the consensus No. 7 offensive tackle in the nation and the No. 21 junior in the state, per On3 Recruiting. Davis listed the Crimson Tide among his final six schools on Sunday. He received an offer from Alabama on Feb. 1.

Davis' tape shows several reasons why he's ranked in the top 10 at his position, but his aggression is arguably his best trait. In some clips, Davis exploded off the snap, angrily blocked the edge rusher and brought him to the ground well after the whistle blew or the ball carrier was far from him. It was like that scene from The Blind Side when Michael Oher pancakes the edge rusher out of the stadium.

Davis occasionally gives cushion to the edge rusher to see how he attempts to blitz. The patience to wait for the edge rushers first move instead of going right at him and risking a blow-by is an underrated trait.

Braylon Staley

The 6-foot, 175-pound prospect out of Aiken High School, S.C., is ranked as the consensus No. 41 wide receiver in the nation and the No. 5 junior in the state, per On3 Recruiting. Staley listed the University of Alabama among his final 10 schools on Saturday. He received an offer from Alabama on Jan. 12.

Staley's experience in running/jumping in track and field is evident on his tape. Staley's ability to make contested catches in double coverage is simply a sight to see. He isn't nearly as tall as Randy Moss but he leaps and catches over defenders like its nothing. Staley is also dependable in on special teams as he excels at returning punts and kickoffs.

Faheem Delane

The 6-foot-2, 190-pound prospect out of Our Lady of Good Counsel High School in Olney, Md., is ranked as the consensus No. 4 safety in the nation and the No. 1 sophomore in the state per On3 Recruiting. Delane listed the University of Alabama among his final 11 schools on Friday. He received an offer from Alabama on May 9.

Which fan base can show the most love ? https://t.co/jOE3DO184D

— Faheem Delane (@faheemdelane) March 17, 2023

Delane's tape shows why he represents the state due to his mastery in hard-hitting and reading the quarterback's eyes. Making aggressive tackles, running through defenders and forcing fumbles comes natural to him. When the quarterback has time in the pocket, Delane knows exactly where to go and quickly breakups the pass.

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