Jeremiah Cobb, Yhonzae Pierre make big jumps in Rivals250 rankings

On Tuesday, Rivals released their updated Rivals250 rankings, which features 20 total prospects from the state of Alabama. We profile the five biggest stock risers within the Yellowhammer State.

CURRENT RANKING: 63

PREVIOUS RANKING: 150

DIFFERENCE: +87

Cobb is coming off a phenomenal senior season, rushing for 2l016 yards and 23 touchdowns while also hauling in 16 catches for 377 yards and five touchdowns. The four-star, do-it-all tailback will be a future playmaker for new Auburn head coach Hugh Freeze and the future could be sooner, rather than later.

CURRENT RANKING: 50

PREVIOUS RANKING: 92

DIFFERENCE: +42

The longtime Alabama commit recorded 64 tackles, 8.5 sacks, and 23 tackles for loss to go along with five forced fumbles and five pass break-ups during his senior season. Combine those numbers with his size, speed, and physicality, well, that's a recipe for a dominant player.

CURRENT RANKING: 38

PREVIOUS RANKING: 68

DIFFERENCE: +30

Russaw remains one of the most coveted 2023 prospects remaining that is on the open market along with his high school teammate, James Smith. The 6-foot-3, 228-pound brings the boom from the edge and programs like Alabama, Auburn, Florida, and Georgia are in hot pursuit.

CURRENT RANKING: 54

PREVIOUS RANKING: 62

DIFFERENCE: +8

Woods was stellar along the defensive line for a Thompson team that captured that claimed the 7A crown recently. The Clemson bound, four-star tallied 83 tackles, 8 sacks, and 21 tackles for loss during his senior campaign.

CURRENT RANKING: 175

PREVIOUS RANKING: 180

DIFFERENCE: +5

A slight bump up for Parker, who recently made his verbal pledge to Clemson on Thanksgiving. The four-star had another highlight-filled senior season and the combination of himself and Woods should give Tigers fans plenty to be excited about for the future of their defensive line.