Three Top 10 Prospects at their Position Include Alabama Football in Final Cut List

Breaking down 5-star wide receiver Mike Matthews, 4-star tight end Caleb Odom and 4-star linebacker Dylan Williams.

Hunter De Siver | Apr 3, 2023

Obtained from Dylan Williams Twitter page

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Mike Matthews

The 6-foot-1, 180-pound prospect out of Parkview High School in Lilburn, Ga., is ranked as the consensus No. 3 wide receiver in the nation, the No. 2 junior in the state and the No. 8 player in the country, per On3 Recruiting. Matthews listed the Crimson Tide among his final 12 schools on March 28.

BREAKING: Five-Star WR Mike Matthews tells me he is down to 1️⃣2️⃣ Schools!

The 6’2 185 WR from Lilburn, GA is ranked as the No. 8 Player in the ‘24 Class (No. 3 WR)

Where Should He Go?👇🏽 https://t.co/SAwD01KR2z pic.twitter.com/QpSy5RZzty
— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) March 28, 2023

Matthews' tape shows a very important treat for receivers: the ability to get separation. He has the speed to consistently break away from defensive backs on all levels.

Matthews is proficient on deep and over-the-middle routes, which creates tons of yards after catches. He combines this with quick double moves to confuse defenders.

Caleb Odom

The 6-foot-6, 215-pound prospect out of Carrollton High School, Ga., is ranked as the consensus No. 6 tight end in the nation, the No. 12 junior in the state and the No. 79 player in the country, per On3 Recruiting. Odom listed the Crimson Tide among his final 12 schools on Sunday.

Odom's tape often showcases his versatility by lining up on the outside as a receiver. His quick burst off the line of scrimmage combined with his shear size and strength gives him the ability to use his hands to shrug off defensive backs and get open without committing a penalty.

Odom is also a solid route runner on all levels, especially on comeback routes. When combining all his assets, Odom would be an excellent red zone threat and a matchup nightmare in that area.

Dylan Williams

The 6-foot-2.5, 205-pound prospect out of Long Beach Poly, Calif., is ranked as the consensus No. 8 linebacker in the nation, the No. 14 junior in the state and the No. 105 player in the country, per On3 Recruiting. Williams listed the Crimson Tide among his final seven schools on Sunday.

BREAKING: Four-Star LB Dylan Williams is down to 7️⃣ Schools!

The 6’3 215 LB from Long Beach, CA is ranked as a Top 105 Player in the ‘24 Class (No. 8 LB)

Where Should He Go?👇🏽https://t.co/nvNp5hIyK5 pic.twitter.com/Q2b4ymSPmS
— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) April 2, 2023

Based off the tape, Williams is often a standing edge and blitzes, but also lines up as a strong side linebacker.

Williams' smaller frame has no impact on how he hits the ball carrier. He tackles low and aggressively with brute force. If there is an open field between Williams and the ball carrier, he will consistently strike them down.

When the ball is on the other side of the field, Williams has solid speed to reach it before a potential long gain to make the play.

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