Reggie Ragland

A do-it-all linebacker for Nick Saban's defense, Ragland finished second on the team in tackles (95) and third in tackles for loss (10.5) in 2014, adding four passes defended and an interception. He continued his ascent in 2015, being voted the SEC Defensive Player of the Year.

works off blocks well with balance and anticipation, looking through blockers to keep his eyes on the prize, doing a much better job downhill rather than in reverse. physical striker with reliable breakdown skills in the open field, wrapping, driving and finishing. dirtiest jersey on the field and plays each snap like it is his last.

WEAKNESSES

strengths

Demonstrates the blend of size, aggression, instincts and reliable open-field tackling skills to project well inside to 4-3 and 3-4 principles, alike. Takes accurate first steps and shows excellent closing burst to arrive with pop at the point of attack.

he isn't as talented as c.j. mosley, but he's a better nfl prospect than trey depriest, falling somewhere in the middle of those two former alabama players.

--Dane Brugler and Rob Rang (2/13/16)

overaggressive pursuit angles and needs to better throttle down in space to break down at the contact point. hyper-focused run defender and will leave his eyes in the backfield too long at times, causing him to be late in coverage. needs to widen his vision to protect from cut blocks, pick up crossers and better recognize routes. out-matched trying to stick with slot receivers down the field in coverage. violent play style leads to durability questions.

IN OUR VIEW

Garnered a five-star grade from Scout.com and ranked as the website's No. 1 middle linebacker prospect and No. 9 overall player in the class

has excellent numbers with a 4.6 in the 40-yard dash and a 34.5-inch vertical

also the No. 1 middle linebacker prospect by Rivals.com and a four-star athlete

the No. 43 player in the Rivals100 while ranking as the No. 4 player in Alabama

247sports.com has him at No. 39 in its final Top247 rankings while rating him as the No. 2 inside linebacker and the fourth-best player in the state

No. 109 in the ESPNU 150 and the site's No. 2 middle linebacker

49th in the ESPNU Southeast Top 100 and No. 6 in the state of Alabama

SuperPrep All-American and the publication's No. 38 player on the Elite 50

SuperPrep's No. 1 linebacker nationally and No. 3 player in Alabama

No. 33 on the PrepStar Dream Team

PrepStar All-American and All-Southeast Region choice

PrepStar's No. 4 linebacker

a three-time first-team ASWA 6A All-State honoree

No. 4 in the Mobile Press-Register's Elite 18 and No. 25 in the Super Southeast 120

No. 4 on the Birmingham News' Super Seniors list

No. 11 outside linebacker by MaxPrep's Tom Lemming

as a senior in 2011 made 97 tackles with 22 tackles for loss and six sacks

had 91 tackles as a junior in 2010 with 21 tackles for loss

as a sophomore had 40 receptions as a tight end and six touchdowns

also played basketball on Bob Jones' 2009-10 Alabama State Championship team

coached by Kevin Rose

chose Alabama over Auburn, Florida and Tennessee.