Take Two: Who will land five-star Anoma?

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Eyabi Anoma is still learning the intricacies of his position, but he’s a physical specimen and moved to five-star status in the latest rankings release because he has the potential to be special in the coming years.

But which school is going to land him?

The Baltimore (Md.) St. Frances standout has liked Alabama, Maryland and Michigan the most and the Crimson Tide have had success recruiting that part of the country.

Could Anoma be the next superstar from the Mid-Atlantic to head to Tuscaloosa? Is there a chance Maryland could convince him to stay home? Do Jim Harbaugh’s NFL ties help the Wolverines?

“Anoma is a special player with an attitude that makes him a terror on the field. His speed and explosiveness off the edge give offensive tackles fits and quarterbacks know he will be all over them almost instantly. Anoma’s hand techniques have improved but his motor and tireless pursuit of the ball have a huge impact on the game.

“Maryland was considered the leader early in Anoma’s recruitment but offers started flowing in, and Alabama and Michigan have emerged from a long list of offers as two top contenders. Anoma hasn’t officially ruled out any schools, but it seems like Alabama will land his commitment during the early signing period.” – Friedman

“Alabama will get him. There is a lot of talk about how high he is on its list of pass rushers. Alabama has done a good job recruiting the state of Maryland when it really wanted a kid, and not only Maryland but the DMV area. There seems to be a lot of whispers that he’s going to end up at Alabama.

“He’s raw but he’s physically gifted. He’s the type of kid that a couple years from now is when we’re going to see his best football. We made him a five-star based on potential and his desire to be great. He’ll come after you, he will not stop. He’s relentless and he has the physical skills to be great. He just has to put it together with technique and coaching, and that’s what he’ll get at the college level.”