A-Lister Ben Davis Gordo High VH

Gordo Linebacker and wide receiver Ben Davis (1) is an AL.com 2015 A-Lister - he practices, Friday, Aug. 14, 2015, in Gordo, Ala. Vasha Hunt/vhunt@al.com

With three weekends before National Signing Day, let's take a look at where top Alabama defensive targets stand.

Derrick Brown (DL, Buford, Ga.)

The 5-star and national top 10 prospect has an even top five of Mississippi State, Auburn, Alabama, Georgia and Tennessee. The visits go Georgia-Alabama-Tennessee, in that order, with Auburn and MSU last fall, and it's anyone's guess where Brown lands.

Jeffery Simmons (DL, Macon, Miss.)

Simmons has a top 4 of Alabama (Jan. 22 visit), Mississippi State, Ole Miss and Tennessee. He's already visited UT and will visit MSU this weekend and Ole Miss on the final weekend. Alabama has made Simmons a priority.

Rashan Gary (DL, Paramus, N.J.)

Gary is the nation's No. 1 prospect and while Alabama probably has a slim chance, it's hard to count them totally out. Alabama was a dream offer for the defensive lineman, but Michigan has a lot of momentum with his former high school coach on staff.

Mique Juarez (LB, Torrance, Calif.)

The 5-star from California has UCLA and Ole Miss in his top 2, but only because he hasn't visited Alabama yet. That visit is set for Jan. 22.

Vosean Joseph (LB, Miami, Fla.)

The 3-star Florida commit tweeted Monday night that he would officially visit Alabama this weekend.

Jeffrey McCulloch (LB, Houston, Texas)

McCulloch, nicknamed Shark, said in Orlando that he will take an official visit to Alabama on the weekend of Jan. 22. Alabama made his top five along with Texas A&M (Jan. 29 visit), Texas (Jan. 15 visit), Stanford and Notre Dame, which he visited last fall

De'jon Harris (LB, Marrero, La.)

Alabama offered the Arkansas commit right before Christmas and he now tells AL.com that he will visit Alabama on the weekend of Jan. 29.

Nigel Warrior (DB, Suwanee, Ga.)

Warrior is visiting LSU, Alabama and Tennessee over the next three weekends, and Georgia is a major factor after hiring Mel Tucker.

Shyheim Carter Sr. (DB, Kentwood, La.)

Carter has Alabama in the mix with schools like Georgia and Ole Miss, but has been quiet about his recruitment and visits as of late.

Nigel Knott (DB, Madison, Miss.)

The four-star cornerback is still high on Alabama and will likely visit Alabama on one of the final two weekends of the month.

Jared Mayden (DB, Sachse, Texas)

The recent Oregon decommit will visit Alabama this weekend, per Rivals.

Jack Jones (ATH, Long Beach, Calif.)

We'll list him on offense and defense, though he could be a defensive back at the next level after his impressive performance during Army All-America week. Jones is slated to visit Alabama this week and Texas A&M, USC, UCLA and Oklahoma are also in his top group.

Mecole Hardman (ATH, Elberton, Ga.)

Hardman recently named Alabama his leader, though Georgia will be tough to beat. He is visiting Ohio State this weekend. He was mostly a WR last week at Army All-American Bowl but could also be an elite DB.

Demetris Robertson (ATH, Savannah, Ga.)

Another player who could be an elite WR or DB at the next level, said last week that Georgia, Alabama and Stanford would get visits this month, but he didn't have dates set. Notre Dame is also in the mix for the former Alabama commit.

Other names to watch - Starkville, Miss., DL Kobe Jones, Watkinsville, Ga., DE/LB Jaleel Laguins, Jackson, Ga., DL Michail Carter

Alabama defensive commitments

DL Raekwon Davis (Starkville, Miss.) DL Quinnen Williams (Birmingham - visiting this weekend), LB Riley Cole (Oneonta - visiting this weekend), DB Shawn Jennings (Dadeville - early enrollee), DL Kendell Jones (Killeen, Texas - visiting this weekend), DB Joshua Perry (Amite, La.)