Ed Stinson Commits

by outsidethesidelines on Jan 30, 2009 1:16 PM CST

Though it comes as no major surprise if you have read the previous recruiting post, Ed Stinson has now committed to Alabama.

Stinson is a 6'4 and 235 pound defensive end / linebacker prospect out of Homestead, Florida. For the longest, he was committed to Florida State, but he opened things back up and ultimately it turned into an Alabama v. LSU battle. When LSU gave a full offer a couple of days ago to Bennie Logan, it certainly looked like they were throwing on the towel on Mr. Stinson, and indeed that turned out to be the case. Last night Alabama assistant coaches Bobby Williams and Sal Sunseri came to see him for an in-home visit, and that sealed the deal.

This one is great news for the Tide because Stinson is the exact type of player we need for the Jack position. With Courtney Upshaw at the position from the 2008 class, with Stinson now added and likely 2010 prospect Craig Sanders on the way, things are starting to look really good moving forward at Jack linebacker. We are finally getting the athletes that we need to maximize production from that position.

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HUGE

this is a huge get. we’re filling a position of need for the Jack LB position. like OTS is pointing out, assuming we get Sanders in 2010, we’re definitely building good depth and talent at that position. nice!

by 8sp0rts8 on Jan 30, 2009 1:31 PM CST reply actions

Welcome to the Tide, Mr Stinson!

This makes me so much more excited about signing day.

by brandonh on Jan 30, 2009 1:35 PM CST reply actions

Good call, OTS

I hope you continue to be right.

by Bamagrad on Jan 30, 2009 2:39 PM CST reply actions

Sounds like a winner.....

what a Linebacking corp we are gonna have!

Well, are you gonna pull them pistols, or whistle dixie?

by jtCRIMSON on Jan 30, 2009 2:54 PM CST reply actions

What

about Eryk Anders? Wonder if he’ll continue to play that position.

Thirty-Six to Nothing

by Bens4vcobra on Jan 30, 2009 3:31 PM CST reply actions

Anders...

….is really a 3rd down pass rush role player instead of a true every down jack linebacker.

Roll Bama Roll

by Todd on Jan 30, 2009 3:49 PM CST up reply actions

Devonta Bolton...

…is another name to remember for next year. He was part of the 2008 class. He is at East Mississippi College playing LB this year. He has great athleticism, and would be another great player to rush the passer.

by Kenny483 on Jan 30, 2009 5:37 PM CST reply actions