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Frat boys versus the Power Five? That’s one way to describe an Alabama high school football season opener

One Alabama high school football coach makes a humorous point about his team’s talent.

The challenge of David going up against Goliath in high school football was rather poignantly summed up by one Alabama football coach this week.

He said that his season-opening opponent is so good…how good are they? They are so good that when his players graduate and go to college, they’ll be in the stands cheering on some of the players they will face next week.

In doing so, Vestavia Hills (Vestavia Hills, Alabama) head football coach Robert Evans made it clear the talent discrepancy between his team and his season opener next week at Carver-Montgomery (Montgomery, Alabama).

Now, let’s get this out of the way: Vestavia Hills are no slouches; they finished 9-3 last year. But Carver-Montgomery has three big-time recruits in the class of 2025, underscoring Evans’s point about his own team.

Playing a tough schedule, Carver-Montgomery had a record of 7-4 a season ago. They are a talented and deep team, led by running back Anthony Rogers, a four-star who is committed to Alabama. In addition, Tristan Norman is a three-star wide receiver who is committed to Texas A&M.

And Terrell Russell, their quarterback, is a three-star with offers including Central Michigan and Georgia Southern.

Evans said that it is a tall task for his players.

“This guy is going to Alabama, this one is going to Florida, this one is going to Texas A&M and this one has 20 offers and we’ve got a bunch of Pi Kapp’s and Phi Gi’s that are going to be tackling the guys that they are going to be cheering for in a year or two,” Evans told journalist Chris McCulley.

Vestavia Hills opens their season at Carver-Montgomery on Aug. 22 and then travels to Auburn (Auburn, Alabama) the next week.

4-star Alabama RB commit still considering Georgia

Elite running back recruit Anthony Rogers is still considering Georgia football despite his verbal commitment to Alabama

Four-star running back recruit Anthony Rogers is planning to visit the Georgia Bulldogs again. Rogers, who has been committed to the Alabama Crimson Tide since June 2023, visited Georgia this spring.

“I am still committed to Alabama,” said Rogers in a recent interview with Rivals. “I am just looking at other schools to make sure I am the right fit for my future.”

Rogers plays high school football for Carver High School in Montgomery, Alabama. He previously played for IMG Academy and Pike Road High School (Alabama).

Rogers is the fourth-best running back in the class of 2025, per 247Sports. The 5-foot-8, 190-pound running back is the No. 118 recruit in the country and the No. 11 player in Alabama. Rogers runs track and plays basketball.

The Carver star running back has elite speed that should serve him well at the next level. Rogers is a shifty runner who is very elusive.

Georgia football has 17 commitments in the class of 2025, including one from three-star Cedar Grove running back Bo Walker. Georgia typically signs two running backs per cycle, so the Bulldogs are likely looking to add another one to their haul in the 2025 cycle.

4-star Alabama RB commit Anthony Rogers visits Georgia football

Elite IMG Academy running back recruit Anthony Rogers has named his final five schools.

Four-star running back recruit Anthony Rogers has been committed to the Alabama Crimson Tide since June 2023. Rogers originally committed to Alabama over Georgia, Oregon, Florida and Auburn.

Rogers is the No. 6 running back in the class of 2025, per 247Sports. The 5-foot-8, 185-pound running back is the No. 74 recruit in the country and the seventh-ranked player in Alabama. Rogers runs track and plays basketball.

Rogers previously played high school football for national powerhouse IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida, and Pike Road High School in Pike Road, Alabama. Now, he plays football for Carver High School in Montgomery, Alabama.

The Carver star running back has elite speed that should serve him well at the next level. Rogers took a photo with Georgia head coach Kirby Smart after recently visiting the Bulldogs. The four-star has also taken recent visits to Alabama and Auburn.

Georgia football has is off to a slow start in the class of 2025. The Bulldogs have just five commitments in the 2025 cycle. The Dawgs hold a commitment from three-star Cedar Grove running back Bo Walker.

Alabama lands commitment from Top 100 running back Anthony “Turbo” Rogers

Top 100 RB in 2025 class Anthony Rogers commits to Alabama and Nick Saban!

The Alabama football program added another massive piece to an already loaded running back room today as they landed a commitment from top 100 running back, Anthony Rogers.

According to 247Sports, Rogers is the No. 1 back in the 2025 class and the No. 33 overall player and chose the Crimson Tide over other big-time programs such as Auburn, Georgia, and Texas.

During his first two years of high school football Rogers totaled 3,385 receiving and rushing yards and 48 touchdowns. As a sophomore last season, Rogers led Pike Road to a 5A State Championship in Alabama before transferring to IMG Academy in Florida this off-season. Rogers has earned the nickname “Turbo” for his quick-twitch moves and breakaway speed.“I’ve always liked Bama since my first visit,” Rogers said. “I just love the feeling there. They have great coaches and I love the hard work you put in there.”

When Rogers was asked why he chose Alabama he said, “I’ve always liked ‘Bama since my first visit. I just love the feeling there. They have great coaches and I love the hard work you put in there. I’m closest with Coach Gillespie. We talk about how I can fit into their offense. He says I’m explosive and can make big plays taking handoffs or catching out of the backfield. I can be lined up at the slot as well and could be used as a returner.”

The Tide now has a top-two recruiting class in the 2025 rankings as Saban is fighting tooth and nail to reach the summit of the college football mountain again.

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4-star RB Anthony Rogers names top schools

Elite IMG Academy running back recruit Anthony Rogers has named his final five schools.

Four-star running back recruit Anthony Rogers named his final five schools: Georgia, Alabama, Oregon, Florida and Auburn.

Rogers, a member of the class of 2025, plays high school football for national powerhouse IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida. The talented running back holds recent offers from Arizona and Kansas State.

Rogers is the No. 1 running back in his class, per 247Sports. The 5-foot-8, 185-pound running back is the No. 33 recruit in the country and the No. 8 player in Florida.

Over the past couple of months, Rogers checked out Florida and Alabama. He previously played high school football for Pike Road High School in Pike Road, Alabama.

Georgia football has the nation’s best class of 2025. The Bulldogs have commitments from four five-star recruits in the 2025 cycle. The Dawgs hold a commitment from four-star running back Jabree Wallace-Coleman in the class of 2025.

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Alabama listed in top 5 for 2025 4-Star RB Anthony Rogers

2025 running back Anthony Rogers revealed the top-five schools in his recruitment.

Running back Anthony Rogers of the 2025 class has trimmed his list of finalists down to five schools. Alabama made the cut among other schools like Florida, Auburn, Georgia, and Oregon. He will also announce his commitment on June 2.

Rogers spent the first two years of his high school career at Pike Road High School before transferring to IMG Academy this offseason. Rogers will be a junior in the fall for the Ascenders.

At Pike Road, Rogers played alongside Ole Miss running back Quinshon Judkins. The two helped lead the Patriots to its first state title in school history.

In two seasons as a Patriot, Rogers had 301 carries for 2,765 yards and 40 touchdowns. Additionally, he hauled in 23 receptions for 620 yards and eight touchdowns.

Roll Tide Wire breaks down Anthony Rogers’ recruiting profile.

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Gators make top 5 for this speedy 2025 running back

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Florida football is looking to the future, making the latest cut for 2025 four-star running back Anthony “Turbo” Rogers’ commitment after he divulged his top five schools on Sunday, according to All Gators’ Brandon Carroll.

Along with the Gators, the diminutive 5-foot-8-inch, 185-pound back also included the Auburn Tigers, Alabama Crimson Tide, Georgia Bulldogs and Oregon Ducks among his top five preferred destinations.

Originally from Pike Road, Alabama, Rogers transferred to IMG Academy this offseason ahead of his high school junior year. Back at home in the Cotton State, he amassed 1,626 yards and 22 touchdowns on 8.7 yards per carry, while snagging eight passes for 219 yards and two touchdowns during his sophomore campaign; he also averaged over 35 yards per kick return on eight attempts in 2022.

Rogers is ranked No. 88 overall and No. 8 at his position nationally according to the 247Sports composite while the On3 industry ranking has him at Nos. 96 and 8, respectively. ‘Bama leads the On3 Recruiting Prediction Machine with a 39.5% chance of landing him, followed by Auburn (23.2%), Georgia (10.2%) and Florida (8.5%).

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Four-star RB Anthony Rogers puts Auburn in top 5, sets commitment date

Rogers is from Alabama but transferred to IMG Academy after his sophomore season.

Four-star prospect [autotag]Anthony Rogers[/autotag] is one of the best running backs in the 2025 recruiting class and thankfully for the Auburn Tigers, he is from nearby Pike Road.

Rogers announced his top five schools Sunday on Twitter and included the Tigers. They will be battling Florida, Oregon, Alabama and Georgia for him. He also revealed that he will be announcing his commitment on June 2.

While the 5-foot-8, 185-pounder spent his first two seasons at Pike Road he has transferred to IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida.

Rogers is the No. 88 overall player and No. 8 running back in the 247Sports Composite ranking. He is also the No. 19 player from Florida in the rankings, if he had stayed in Alabama he would be the No. 10 ranked player.

He has visited Auburn multiple times, most recently back on Jan. 28 which allowed him to meet [autotag]Hugh Freeze[/autotag] and the rest of the new staff.

Rogers has been a varsity contributor since his freshman season when he rushed for 1,139 yards and 18 touchdowns in 14 games. He added 401 yards and six more touchdowns as a receiver as well as four touchdowns on kickoff returns.

He was even better as a sophomore, rushing for 1,626 yards and 22 touchdowns on 8.7 yards per carry. He caught eight passes for 219 yards and two touchdowns.

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4-star 2025 RB Anthony “Turbo” Rogers puts Oregon among his top five schools

4-star 2025 RB Anthony “Turbo” Rogers puts Oregon among his top five schools

The Oregon Ducks added to their already impressive 2024 recruiting class on Saturday with the addition of 4-star QB Michael Van Buren and 4-star DL Xadavien Sims. Looking to bridge that success into the class of 2025, Oregon has gleaned the interest of 4-Star RB, Anthony Rogers, who announced the Ducks as one of his top five schools on Monday.

In his sophomore year of high school, Rogers rushed for 2,151 yards and 27 touchdowns in just 10 games. Nicknamed “Turbo,” it’s no surprise that Rogers is exceptionally fast, but he also has a good vision for a young ball carrier. Furthermore, Rogers seems just as comfortable running up the middle as he is running outside, which isn’t the case for all speedsters.

The Oregon Ducks’ running backs coach, Carlos Locklyn came to Oregon in 2022 with Dan Lanning, and he was successful in his first recruiting cycle. In the class of 2023, Locklyn was able to bring in two top 20 RBs, Dante Dowdell and Jayden Limar. Locklyn and Rogers share the same hometown and according to Hayes Fawcett, the two have already built a good relationship.

While the start of Rogers’s college career is a few years away, his college decision is imminent. He has announced that he will choose his future school on June 2nd, even though he hasn’t visited most of the schools in his top five. So far, Oregon’s 2024 recruiting cycle has been full of good news. and perhaps in the next few weeks, Anthony Rogers will continue the streak of Ducks’ commitments.

Anthony Rogers Recruiting Profile

Alabama hosted in-state, 2025 RB Anthony Rogers for Junior Day visit

2025 running back Anthony Rogers made his seventh unofficial visit to Alabama for Junior Day. He is one of the top running backs in the state.

Running back Anthony Rogers, of the 2025 class, was in Tuscaloosa for Alabama’s Junior Day.

Rogers plays running back at Pike Road High School in Pike Road, Alabama. During his junior season, Rogers had 187 carries for 1,626 yards and nine touchdowns. He had a key role on the Patriots’ offense the past two seasons.

Something interesting to note is that Rogers was a high school teammate of Ole Miss running back Quinshon Judkins. Alabama also has a Pike Road alumni on its team with defensive lineman Khurtiss Perry.

According to On3’s RPM, Rogers is most likely to commit to Alabama at 43.7% likelihood.

There is mutual interest between Rogers and the Crimson Tide. That could go a long way in the 2025 running back’s recruitment.

Roll Tide Wire will continue to follow Rogers’ recruitment as well as Alabama football recruiting.

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