Cant remember the last time I did not see Alabama in the top 5 (2007 13th)  in recruiting. So what gives.  Do they have a smaller class due to scholarships (not that would stop him)?  Are they in on a bunch of late choices? What gives?

Year/Class rank/# of scholarships/average star: all 247 stats

2016:  7th            17                   91.51

2015: 1st             24                   93.64

2014: 1st             29                   91.15

2013: 1st             26                   93.25

2012: 1st             26                   93.09

2011: 1st             26                   91.34

2010: 5th            26                    88.95