I think our shot with Sykes is good. I think it really comes down to us and LSU. But, even if we miss out on placing him we need to establish a good relationship so we can re-recruit him after a year at prep school.
I would not write off Watkins. I think his biggest hold-up with UT is wanting to leave town. As the Alabama job drags on and they dont hire a blockbuster head coach Watkins will have his doubts. Our coaches will feed off those doubts and they will continue to show him our serious need on DL and the good possibility of him getting playing time as a true freshman.