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Alabama Football: 7 True Freshmen and 2 JUCO’s Likely To Play in 2017

By Ronald Evans

Oct 1, 2016; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide cheerleaders fly the flags after their team scored against the Kentucky Wildcats at Bryant-Denny Stadium. The Crimson Tide defeated Kentucky 34-6. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 1, 2016; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide cheerleaders fly the flags after their team scored against the Kentucky Wildcats at Bryant-Denny Stadium. The Crimson Tide defeated Kentucky 34-6. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 24, 2016; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman Dakota Ball (44) , linebacker Christian Miller (47) ,defensive back Laurence Hootie Jones (6) and linebacker Reuben Foster (10) hit Kent State Golden Flashes running back Myles Washington (26) at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 24, 2016; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman Dakota Ball (44) , linebacker Christian Miller (47) ,defensive back Laurence Hootie Jones (6) and linebacker Reuben Foster (10) hit Kent State Golden Flashes running back Myles Washington (26) at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports /

Isaiah Buggs: DE – JUCO Transfer, Early Enrollee

Coming out of Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, Isaiah Buggs was heavily recruited by LSU, Auburn, Ole Miss, Mississippi Sate and other top programs. Both Scout and Rivals rated Buggs a 5-Star. Buggs was also the nation’s #1 rated  Junior College defensive end.

In a Signing Day post, we praised Buggs for pleasing Miss Terry with his artistic versatility. Maybe even better for the 2017 Crimson Tide defense is Buggs’ football versatility. While he is primarily accustomed to playing on the edge, at 6′ 5″, 290 lbs., Buggs can move inside as well.

It is too early to proclaim Buggs as another Jonathan Allen, but he has the potential to be that type of player.

One reason for such optimism over Buggs’ Crimson Tide future is his athletic ability. Buggs is very athletic. Basketball was his primary sport until midway through high school. It is his combined speed and strength that allows him to stuff runs as well as rush quarterbacks.

Take a look at these Isaiah Buggs highlights:

Buggs, like Elliot Baker, should add bulk and muscle through Alabama’s strength and nutrition programs. By the time fall camp starts in August, Buggs should easily be over 300 lbs.

Isaiah Buggs is a MUCH needed addition to the 2017 Crimson Tide. While he may not be on the field for the first defensive play against FSU, expect Isaiah Buggs to be a key part of Alabama’s defensive line rotation.

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