2014 4* LB Shaun Dion Hamilton (Alabama signee)

[Dixie1860 27]

Really like the fact he is an EE. Auburn needs to start bringing in more guys early when they can. TBH the team that scares me the most is Tennessee. I think it will either be us or the Vols

Agree...agree...agree...agree.

On him being an EE. It was impressive how many EE's UGA got in their last class.

That is one area I will give Richt credit for. He gets talent every year. If he couldn't he would have been gone by now. How they have managed to stay championship free is amazing and amusing.

I believe we can look for some good news regarding SDH in April. He has really began to put on some muscle since this time last year. He is noticeably bigger than Williams.

[AubTigers 25]

Austin W. Penny‏@awpenny2475m

#Top247 LB Shaun Dion Hamilton will decide April 17th RT @_sdh7 Visiting Bama Thursday.

[ellitor 33,093]

This one may be closer than Auburn fans think.

[ellitor 33,093]

FWIW this from KK

@kkolumbo 36m

I've said it for weeks, I truly do not care whether AU gets SD Hamilton in a few weeks. He is a Sam LB and AU only has Mike and Will.

[pado1974 0]

FWIW this from KK

@kkolumbo 36m

I've said it for weeks, I truly do not care whether AU gets SD Hamilton in a few weeks. He is a Sam LB and AU only has Mike and Will.

Saw that to.Many think Tre outta Mobile would be a better fit. Not sure why sdh couldn't make switch. Size,speed?

[WarDamnEagleWDE 12,737]

This one may be closer than Auburn fans think.

uat bound IYAM.

[bootskii 264]

So now we don't want him? I am confused. I would like to have Hamilton.

[Dixie1860 27]

Yeah if he goes to t-town last then that changes things. He had some writers confused as well which isn't rare.

[ellitor 33,093]

So now we don't want him? I am confused. I would like to have Hamilton.

Not so much we, just KK but he has had that view for a couple months now.

[Budapesttiger 2]

One has to wonder if given the necessity we have at LB, if Bama/Saban won't take every LB they can just to keep them away from Auburn.

[ellitor 33,093]

One has to wonder if given the necessity we have at LB, if Bama/Saban won't take every LB they can just to keep them away from Auburn.

LB is a need but we will only take 2 or 3 in this class. With Bama using 4 LBs on the field at the same time as opposed to Auburn using 2 Bama will naturally take more LBs.

[Wareagletd 0]

It doesn't matter what kind of LB he is. Sam, Mike or Will he can move to whichever one.

[ellitor 33,093]

It doesn't matter what kind of LB he is. Sam, Mike or Will he can move to whichever one.

We don't have a SAM position anymore and LBs are not automatically interchangable.

[Wareagletd 0]

It doesn't matter what kind of LB he is. Sam, Mike or Will he can move to whichever one.

We don't have a SAM position anymore and LBs are not automatically interchangable.

And players are not automatically locked based on what they play/played. Example A: LaDarius Owens. Our LBs are learning both positions.

[ellitor 33,093]

It doesn't matter what kind of LB he is. Sam, Mike or Will he can move to whichever one.

We don't have a SAM position anymore and LBs are not automatically interchangable.

And players are not automatically locked based on what they play/played. Example A: LaDarius Owens. Our LBs are learning both positions.

No they are not and I never implied they were. I am not saying SH does not have the skill set to play Mike or Will. All I am saying is all 3 positions require 3 different skill sets. You can't just plug n play a SAM at Mike or Will. He also has to have the skill set to play those as well. You can't just assume he can the way you are doing. Regardless of whether we get SH or not we will be recruiting less SAM backers under CEJ in the coming years. It has been replaced by the Star position.

SAM traits

MIKE traits

WILL traits

[auburnphan 6,050]

It is also important to note that players grow and develop quite a bit from the age of 18-22 when under proper diet, workouts and training and may not show traits in high school as to what they could be when their body and intelligence are developed at the next level.

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Shaun Dion Hamilton ‏@_sdh72m

I swear my interests for Tennesse just gets stronger and stronger

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Shaun Dion Hamilton ‏@_sdh72m

I swear my interests for Tennesse just gets stronger and stronger

Bear me by mere seconds

[IronMan70 3,277]

It looks like the party is just about over.

#TopFlightMillz ‏@CoreyMillerYFN

“@_sdh7: I swear my interests for Tennesse just gets stronger and stronger” come young grasshoppa so we may show you the way! *extends hand*

Shaun Dion Hamilton ‏@_sdh7

@CoreyMillerYFN really feeling it homie

[Dixie1860 27]

Geez Wally, that isn't good. That may mean we stand a better chance with Williams.

[SuperNova 0]

Shaun Dion Hamilton ‏@_sdh72m

I swear my interests for Tennesse just gets stronger and stronger

I think he is just working on some self-induced hype to keep people guessing I don't see him going to the Vols.

[Dixie1860 27]

Shaun Dion Hamilton ‏@_sdh72m

I swear my interests for Tennesse just gets stronger and stronger

I think he is just working on some self-induced hype to keep people guessing I don't see him going to the Vols.

Thank you 'Nova! I really thought we were in the catbird's seat with SDH. The UTe stuff startled me but I don't get to see the AL recruits as much so it's hard to get a read.

[ellitor 33,093]

From the department of this surprises absolutely nobody.

@JHokanson 47m

#Rivals250 LB Shaun Dion Hamilton made news at the @RivalsCamp. He tells me his final 3 is #Auburn #Alabama #Tennessee. Won Def. Skills MVP.

[ellitor 33,093]

Free from BMatt

Update: 4-star linebacker Shaun Hamilton from Carver in Montgomery, Ala., is also in Auburn today. He will announce his decision on Wednesday, April 17 at 11:30 a.m. in the Carver auditorium.

[War to the Eagle 364]

So, not having read the entirety of this topic, what are the odds he goes our way? If not, does he go UT?