See where Alabama's top 2023 seniors are headed to college

See where Alabama’s top 2023 seniors are headed to college

Most of Alabama’s top senior recruits signed in December, including A-List No. 1 Peter Woods of Thompson.

The standout defensive lineman was one of several in-state players to join Dabo Swinney’s team at Clemson.

Here is a look at where the players who made AL.com’s final A-List and other top players in the state are headed to play college football.

Jeremiah Cobb, Montgomery Catholic, RB (Auburn) practices for the Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Classic on Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2022, in Mobile, Ala. (Mike Kittrell | [email protected])

15. Jeremiah Cobb, RB, Montgomery Catholic

College: Signed with Auburn.

The skinny: A first team Class 4A All-State selection, Cobb rushed for 2,163 yards and 30 touchdowns on 195 carries as a senior – an average of 11 yards per carry. He also had 24 receptions for 561 yards and 8 TDs and a kickoff return for a score. He finished his high school career with 6,567 rushing yards and 75 TDs. He officially announced his signing on Wednesday.

Penn State recruits, Nov. 20, 2021

Penn State head coach James Franklin greets recruit Dakaari Nelson before the Rutgers game on Nov. 20, 2021. Joe Hermitt | [email protected]

14. Dakaari Nelson, DB, Selma

College: Signed with Penn State

The skinny: A first-team Class 5A All-State selection, Nelson finished the season with 80 tackles and 8 interceptions. He also had a pair of sacks and played in the Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Game.

Wilkin Formby - Northridge football

Northridge High offensive tackle Wilkin Formby signed early with the University of Alabama. He was a finalist for Class 6A Lineman of the Year. (Submitted)

13. Wilkin Formby, OL, Northridge

College: Signed with Alabama

The skinny: The 6-foot-7, 295-pound Formby was a first-team Class 6A All-State selection and finalist for Lineman of the Year. He graded out at 91 percent as a senior.

Hewitt-Trussville vs. Central-Phenix City

Central-Phenix City’s Tomarrion Parker teases Hewitt-Trussville during an AHSAA football game Friday, Aug. 19, 2022, in Phenix City, Alabama. (Julie Bennett for AL.com)Julie Bennett for AL.com

12. Tomarrion Parker, DL, Central-Phenix City

College: Signed with Clemson

The skinny: The one-time Penn State commit ended up signing with Dabo Swinney and the Tigers. He finished his final season at Central with 63 tackles, including 16.5 for a loss, and 12 sacks.

Auburn High vs. Central-PC Playoff Round 3

Central High-Phenix City’s AJ Harris attempts to tear the ball away from Auburn High’s DV Williams during the third round of AHSAA playoffs Friday, Nov. 18, 2022, in Phenix City, Alabama. (Julie Bennett | [email protected])Julie Bennett | [email protected]

11. AJ Harris, DB, Central-Phenix City

College: Signed with Georgia

The skinny: After transferring from Glenwood, Harris helped Central-Phenix City to the Class 7A state semifinals. He finished the season with 52 tackles, 7.5 tackles for a loss, a sack and 3 INTs.

Thompson Football Signings

Thompson’s Tony Mitchell, left, and Peter Woods check out their phones during a football scholarship signing ceremony at Thompson High School in Alabaster, Ala., Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022. (Dennis Victory | [email protected])

10. Tony Mitchell, DB, Thompson

College: After flirting with Auburn and Texas A&M, Mitchell ended up sticking with his original commitment and signing with Alabama in the early period.

The skinny: Though he missed his team’s first three playoff games, Mitchell returned in the Class 7A championship and helped the Warriors beat Auburn. He finished the season with 56 tackles, 8 TFL and 6 PBUs.

Alabama Mississippi All-Star Game

Alabama’s Christopher Vizzina of Briarwood Christian High School drops back to pass during the Alabama Mississippi All-Star Game, Saturday, December 10, 2022, in Mobile, Ala. (Scott Donaldson | al.com)Scott Donaldson/al.com

9. Christopher Vizzina, QB, Briarwood Christian

College: Signed with Clemson

The skinny: The state’s top senior quarterback committed to Dabo Swinney’s Tigers in April and never wavered. He threw for 1,828 yards and 16 TDs and ran for 341 yards and 11 scores for Briarwood.

Mr Football Awards

Former Highland Home standout Keldric Faulk accepts his award as the Class 2A Lineman of the Year at the Mr. Football awards at the Montgomery Renaissance Hotel and Convention Center in Montgomery, Ala., Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023. (Marvin Gentry | [email protected])

8. Keldric Faulk, DL, Highland Home

College: Faulk flipped his commitment from Florida State on Early NSD and signed with Auburn.

The skinny: Faulk finished with 89 tackles, 23 TFL and 4 sacks for the Flying Squadron. He also caught 28 passes on offense for 586 yards and 8 TDs and ran 22 times for 155 yards and 5 scores. The Alabama Sports Writers Association named him the Class 2A Lineman of the Year.

Alabama All-Star football practice

Hunter Osborne, Hewitt-Trussville, DL (Alabama) practices for the Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Classic on Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2022, in Mobile, Ala. (Mike Kittrell | [email protected])

7. Hunter Osborne, DL, Hewitt-Trussville

College: Signed with Alabama

The skinny: A Class 7A Lineman of the Year finalist, Osborne had 52 tackles, 7 tackles for a loss and 2.5 sacks for Josh Floyd’s Huskies.

Florence at Huntsville Football

Florence Jahlil Hurley (3) carries the ball against Huntsville during the first half of a football game Friday, Oct. 15, 2021 in Huntsville, Ala. Hurley signed with Alabama in December. (Butch Dill | [email protected])AL.COM

6. Jahlil Hurley, DB, Florence

College: Signed with Alabama

The skinny: Hurley led the Falcons defense with 56 tackles and 4 interceptions. He also had 4 TD receptions on offense.

Gardendale vs. Parker football

Gardendale’s Kelby Collins is shown in Birmingham, Ala., Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022. Collins signed with Florida in the early period. (Mark Almond | [email protected])

5. Kelby Collins, DL, Gardendale

College: Signed with Florida

The skinny: The Class 6A Lineman of the Year, Collins finished the year for the Rockets with 111 tackles, 9.5 TFL and 14 sacks.

Alabama Mississippi All-Star Game

Alabama’s Yhonzae Pierre of Eufaula High School sacks Mississippi’s Bray Hubbard of Ocean Springs High School for a loss during the Alabama Mississippi All-Star Game, Saturday, December 10, 2022, in Mobile, Ala. (Scott Donaldson | al.com)Scott Donaldson/al.com

4. Yhonzae Pierre, DL, Eufaula

College: Signed with Alabama

The skinny: A finalist for 5A Lineman of the Year, Pierre had 64 tackles, 23 tackles for a loss and 10 sacks. He also caught a pair of TD passes from the tight end spot.

College Signing Day - James Smith & Qua Russaw

James Smith (left) & Qua Russaw announce their intentions to play football for the Alabama Crimson Tide at Carver high school in Montgomery, Ala., Wednesday, December. 21, 2022. (Marvin Gentry | [email protected])

3. Qua Russaw, LB, Carver-Montgomery

College: Signed with Alabama

The skinny: Russaw finished with 80 tackles, including 15 for a loss, and 5 sacks. He took center stage a year ago when teammate James Smith was not on the field, racking up 16 sacks as a junior.

College Signing Day - James Smith & Qua Russaw

James Smith (left) & Qua Russaw announce their intentions to play football for the Alabama Crimson Tide at Carver high school in Montgomery, Ala., Wednesday, December. 21, 2022. (Marvin Gentry | [email protected])

2. James Smith, DL, Carver-Montgomery

College: Signed with Alabama

The skinny: Smith finished the season with 75 tackles, including 13 for a loss, and 9 sacks. He missed most of his junior season after transferring briefly to IMG Academy and then transferring back to Carver.

Alabama Mississippi All-Star Game

Alabama’s Peter Woods of Thompson High School is presented with the MVP award during the Alabama Mississippi All-Star Game, Saturday, December 10, 2022, in Mobile, Ala. (Scott Donaldson | al.com)Scott Donaldson/al.com

1. Peter Woods, DL, Thompson

College: Signed with Clemson

The skinny: Woods was a part of four straight Class 7A state title teams for the Warriors. He finished his senior season with 77 tackles, including 21 for a loss, and 9 sacks. He was named Class 7A Lineman of the Year and finished second in Mr. Football voting.

Alabama Mississippi All-Star Game

Alabama’s TJ Metcalf of Pinson Valley High School intercepts a pass to seal the victory during the Alabama Mississippi All-Star Game, Saturday, December 10, 2022, in Mobile, Ala. (Scott Donaldson | al.com)Scott Donaldson/al.com

WHERE OTHER TOP PROSPECTS SIGNED

Karmello English, WR, Central-Phenix City: Michigan

Stanton Ramil, OL, Thompson: Michigan State

Sylvester Smith, DB, Munford: Auburn

Rickey Gibson, DB, Hewitt-Trussville: Tennessee

Avery Stuart, DB, ACA: Kentucky

Davion Dozier, WR, Moody: Arkansas

RyQueze McElderry, OL, Anniston: Alabama

Bradyn Joiner, OL, Auburn: Auburn

TJ Metcalf, DB, Pinson Valley: Arkansas

Dallas Young, DB, Gardendale: Arkansas

Khalifa Keith, RB, Parker: Tennessee

Karmelo Overton, LB, Carroll: Memphis

Koby Keenum, OL, Mars Hill: Kentucky

Emmanuel Waller, DL, Oak Mountain: UAB

JC Hart, DB, Loachapoka: Auburn

Vysen Lang, OL, Pike Road: Tennessee

Brenton Williams, EDGE, Opelika: Auburn

Patrick Screws, OL, Eufaula: Georgia Tech

Kamron Sandlin, ATH, Anniston: South Carolina

Anthony Miles, OL, Ramsay: Vanderbilt

Drew Pickett, RB, Russell County: Wake Forest

Kelvon McBride, LB, Cottage Hill: N.C. State

Collin Dunn, DB, Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa: Kansas State

Jamarius Haynes, RB, Handley: Clemson

Amare Thomas, WR, Pinson Valley: UAB

Brian Alston, EDGE, Spain Park: Arkansas State

Adrian Griffin, DL, Pleasant Grove: South Alabama

Gio Lopez, QB, James Clemens: South Alabama

Conner Knight, DL, Hewitt-Trussville: UAB

Christian Ross, ATH, Dale County: Memphis

Will James, DB, Theodore: Mississippi State

Trent Thomas, TE, Cottage Hill: South Alabama

Tyler Thomas, DL, Cottage Hill: UAB

LJ Green, DB, Montgomery Catholic: Troy