Looking at Wednesday’s signees — including junior college and prep school athletes — here’s a snapshot of the talent produced by the state of Alabama in 2013 (as graded by Rivals.com):
5-stars = 2
4-stars = 12
3- stars = 25
Total 3+ stars = 39
Here’s where the state’s 10 highest-ranked players are headed:
Alabama = 6
Auburn = 3
Ole Miss = 1
Loyalty: Nine of the 10 best players in Alabama signed with in-state schools. Why not? Alabama and Auburn have combined to win the last four BCS titles.






