Six new FutureCast picks from Chad Simmons
ATLANTA — At an event like this, you not only come into direct contact with the recruits, but a lot of people close to them are there as well. Recruiting talk always comes up, and after spending a couple of days at the Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge presented by adidas, and putting all the chatter from different sources together, I have made six new FutureCast picks on Rivals.com.
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XAVION ALFORD
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There has been a lot of buzz for months around LSU, with Texas A&M in making a push too with Alford, but after hearing the chatter around his recruitment for a couple of days, my pick goes to Alabama. A decision may not be imminent for Alford, and he is expected to take official visits first, but the buzz was truly around Alabama in Atlanta. His versatility appeals to the Crimson Tide.
FutureCast: Alabama
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VERNON BROUGHTON
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Has a decision already been made? Some close to this think so. When I first saw Broughton at the Rivals 3 Stripe Camp presented by adidas in Houston, I got the vibe that Texas was the team to beat. Fast forward a few months, and it another in-state school with the momentum — Texas A&M. A public commitment is expected in July, but he almost announced in Atlanta, so it is looking very good for the Aggies at the moment.
FutureCast: Texas A&M
