Alabama Football Recruiting Offers of the Week

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — A week after offering scholarships to more than 20 prospects, Alabama took its foot off the gas a little bit this week, not quite doling out that many offers.

The Crimson Tide are continuing their post-signing-day push and added another member to their 2015 class in the prospects.

Here’s a rundown of Alabama’s offers from this week.

T.J. Simmons, 2016 3-star wide receiver from Pinson, Alabama

It didn’t take long for Alabama to add a wide receiver to its 2016 class. The Crimson Tide offered Simmons on Thursday, and Simmons committed right away:

Pinson is currently rated a 3-star prospect and the No. 86 receiver in the country from just down the road at Clay-Chalkville High School. Alabama was only his second SEC offer, behind Mississippi State, and he committed immediately.

"It means that I have a chance to go play for one of the best teams in the country," Simmons told AL.com’s Jeff Sentell. "Alabama has one of the best programs in the country."

Simmons broke down the speedy commitment to Sentell. Nick Saban offered him a scholarship over the phone.

“I told him if he didn't mind then I would like to go ahead and commit," Simmons said. "He was like 'Okay, cool' and he was like talk to your family and make sure this is what you want to do, but if this is what you want to then then I will accept it. I said I wanted to play at Alabama."

Simmons also said that he plans to attend Georgia’s junior day with a Clay-Chalkville teammate but otherwise wants to “slow down” his recruitment.

Bleacher Report’s Damon Sayles broke down what the commitment means here.

Nico Collins, 2017 wide receiver from Pinson, Alabama

Alabama is hoping that its most recent commit can pay dividends down the road.

A day after it offered and got a commitment from Simmons, the Crimson Tide extended an offer to his 6’4” teammate and fellow wide receiver, Nico Collins.

Collins does not yet have a star rating on 247Sports or any other recruiting service. He is a tall, physical specimen who has a lot of developing to do after just his sophomore year in high school.

Still, the offer speaks to what kind of potential Alabama sees in Collins.

Simmons spoke fondly of his teammate, per AL.com’s Jeff Sentel:

"

Nico and I learn from each other. I teach him things here and there and we still listen to and work with (Clay-Chalkville receivers coach) coach (Chris) Mills to get better at what we do. Coach Mills has really helped us both on different stuff. I'm trying to get Nico to work hard in the weight room to get bigger. He's really tall and lanky and I really want to work with him hard so he can add more muscle and get bigger and become an even better player.

"

You can see the height difference here:

Simmons and Collins only have a year left playing together in high school but might get the chance to continue being teammates in college.

Keyshawn Johnson, Jr., 4-star 2017 wide receiver from Mission Viejo, California

It was a big week for wide receivers and Alabama offers, continuing with one of the biggest names in the 2017 class.

The Crimson Tide extended an offer to Johnson Jr., the son of NFL legend Keyshawn Johnson, on Monday.

Johnson, Jr. told 247Sports’ Alex Gleitman how he felt about the offer:

"

I talked to Coach Saban on the phone and he offered me personally. That made it very special. It's a great offer. Any offer I would be blessed to have whether it's the best team in the nation or the worst. Any coach that sees me as talented enough to play for their college is something special. But Alabama, that's crazy. I still don't really have a favorite, but they stand as high as anyone else on my list.

"

Johnson, Jr. is working his way up through the recruiting rankings, now the No. 19 receiver in the country and No. 93 prospect overall, per 247Sports. His crystal ball is currently split 50-50 between Ohio State and USC, but he still has a ways to go before a decision.

Bleacher Report’s Brian Leigh looked at what the offer means for Johnson, Jr.’s recruitment.

Other offers from the week

Donnie Corley, 2016 4-star wide receiver from Wyandotte, Michigan

Khalid Kareem, 2016 4-star defensive end from Farmington, Michigan

Jeffrey Simmons, 2016 4-star defensive end from Macon, Mississippi

John Simpson, 2016 4-star offensive guard from North Charleston, South Carolina

Craig Watts, Jr., 2016 4-star safety from St. Petersburg, Florida

"

I'm truly blessed to say I just received a Offer from the University of Alabama   Roll Tide

— Craig Watts Jr. (@NoFlyZone_2016) February 23, 2015"

Devwah Whaley, 2016 4-star running back from Beaumont, Texas

Jaquan Yulee, 2016 4-star inside linebacker from Chesapeake, Virginia

Darel Middelton, 2016 3-star tight end from Oak Ridge, Tennessee

"

Just pick up my 13th offer from the University of Alabama !! #BlessedAndHumble

— ManChild_99 (@D5TrynnaGoIn) February 21, 2015"

Carlin Fils-Aime, 2016 running back from Naples, Florida

Marc Torrence is the Alabama lead writer for Bleacher Report. All quotes and reporting were obtained firsthand unless otherwise noted.

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