Each Friday during college football season the experts at Recruiting Nation will weigh in on the probable destinations of a selection of the nation's top uncommitted prospects. This week's selections include five-star linebacker Lyndell "Mack" Wilson, who will be in attendance at Alabama/LSU this week, and wideout Keith Gavin who has both Alabama and Florida State on his final list.
2015 Hot Board Archive:
Week 9 Hot Board: Oluwole Betiku, N'Keal Harry, Theo Howard, Binjimen Victor
Midseason Hot Board: All uncommitted five-stars
Week 7 Hot Board: Isaac Nauta, Shavar Manuel, Mique Juarez, Daelin Hayes
Week 6 Hot Board: Trayvon Mullen, Caleb Kelly, Derrick Brown, Quayshon Alexander
Week 5 Hot Board: Rahshaun Smith, Demetris Robertson, Jacob Mathis
Week 4 Hot Board: Devin Asiasi, Devin Duvernay, Tyrie Cleveland
Week 3 Hot Board: Mack Wilson, Ben Davis, Terrell Hall, Rashard Lawrence, Stephen Sullivan
Week 2 Hot Board: Antwuan Jackson Jr., Mecole Hardman, Jordan Elliott
Lyndell "Mack" Wilson, OLB, 6-2, 236, Carver/Montgomery, AL, ESPN 300 No. 14
Prediction: Alabama
Confidence level: 60 percent
Toughest competition: Florida
Others in the mix: Auburn, Louisville and Florida State
Wilson's recruitment has certainly changed since his Week 3 Hot Board update. Wilson tweeted that Florida was his leader and has continued to mention the Gators over the course of the yea, but Alabama is still very much in the picture and the five-star linebacker will visit Tuscaloosa this weekend. While Florida has absolutely made up ground, in the end it will be tough for Wilson to leave the state of Alabama -- Derek Tyson
Keith Gavin, WR, 6-3, 220, Wakulla/Crawfordville, FL, ESPN 300 No. 80
Prediction: FSU
Confidence level: 60 percent
Toughest competition: Alabama
Others in the mix: Georgia and Florida
The four-star prospect was once a Florida State commit, but despite opening up his recruitment, the Seminoles are still very much in the picture. Alabama has made up significant ground and Gavin has visited the Crimson Tide on multiple occasions. Gavin disclosed a top three of Florida State, Alabama and Georgia on Wednesday. While Alabama has closed the gap significantly, Gavin's high school is located 30 minutes away from Tallahassee, he grew up a Florida State fan and his family is all Florida State fans. Those three factors might be too much for Alabama to overcome. It is close though. -- Derek Tyson
Chris Daniels, DT, 6-4, 299, Trinity/Euless, TX, ESPN 300 No. 121
Prediction: Oklahoma
Confidence level: 20 percent
Dark horse: Michigan
Other contenders: Alabama, Ohio State, Texas A&M
This one could be pretty open, as Daniels is still taking visits, including one he has scheduled to Michigan on November 7. The Wolverines could make up ground with the big defensive lineman during the visit, and it doesn't hurt that Daniels used to live in Michigan. A visit to Oklahoma after seeing Ann Arbor could swing things in the Sooners' favor, though. This one is too close to call just yet. -- Tom VanHaaren
Chase Lucas, RB, 6-0, 170, Chandler/Chandler, AZ, ESPN 300 No. 222
Prediction: Arizona State
Confidence level: 90 percent
Toughest competition: Washington
Others in the mix: Oregon State, Texas A&M
Lucas is scheduled to announce his commitment on Monday, but a big hint might have been dropped earlier this week, when good friend and teammate N'Keal Harry announced his commitment to Arizona State. The two have talked about playing together at the next level, which means it wouldn't be surprising at all to see Lucas follow suit with a commitment to the Sun Devils. Oregon State, Texas A&M and Washington are in the mix as well, but it would register as a surprise if Arizona State doesn't reel in another significant in-state commitment when it comes time for Lucas to announce. -- Erik McKinney