Two conferences in Division I college football saw an opportunity to make one of its programs better in the 2016 recruiting cycle; however, both decided to pass on a player that has become a superstar in the Southeastern Conference and a potential high draft pick.
For both the Oklahoma Sooners (Big 12) and Tulsa Golden Hurricane (American Athletic), running back Josh Jacobs was in their backyard. A three-star from Tulsa, Okla., the young man from McLain High School was an all-purpose star. Oklahoma and Tulsa may not see what they lost, but the University of Alabama has been grateful for what it gained in making a late steal.