Alabama welcomed a relatively small group of early enrollees in 2018 compared the massive group of mid-years in the 2017 class.

Stephon Wynn, Saivion Smith, Slade Bolden, Jarez Parks, and Skyler DeLong all joined the program in December or January and have a semester under their belt.

Despite not signing the No. 1-ranked class, according to the industry-generated 247Sports Composite Team Recruiting Rankings, the Tide still inked an impressive group and filled positions of need.

The highlights of Alabama’s 2018 haul are five-star pass rusher Eyabi Anoma and five-star cornerback Patrick Surtain Jr., two prospects that were ranked No. 1 at their position and have future first-rounder written all over them.

Other notable additions include cornerbacks Josh Jobe, Jalyn Armour-Davis, and Eddie Smith. Cornerback was a major position of need after a solid chunk of the Tide’s starting secondary left Tuscaloosa this offseason. Alabama addressed that signing the nation’s top cornerbacks class.

Despite not bringing in a scholarship quarterback, the Tide landed some skill playmakers. Nobody is more electric of a prospect in the class than four-star receiver Jaylen Waddle, who many regarded as the top slot receiver in America. The aforementioned Bolden and three-star all-purpose back Jerome Ford can make plays all over the field, too.

All in all, Bama signed the nation’s No. 6-ranked recruiting class snapping its seven year run atop the standings.

We’ll take a look at all of the remaining 16 prospects that have yet to enroll, and look at when they plan to get to Tuscaloosa.