What Nick Saban said about Alabama’s top-rated signing class

Nick Saban won the national title in January, and it appears as though he’ll be able to declare another victory with his 2016 signing class.

The Crimson Tide again led the way in recruiting with a strong finish to this year’s class.

Here’s what Saban had to say about the group on Wednesday:

Nick Saban at the podium and in a good mood. A No. 1 class will do that for a fella.

— Aaron Suttles (@AaronSuttles) February 3, 2016

Nick Saban: "This class is really the combination of a lot of hard work by a lot of people, especially our coaches."

— Charlie Potter (@Charlie_Potter) February 3, 2016

Saban: Pleased with the needs we met with this class. OL, RBs, TEs. Pleased with the QB prospect. Would have liked to add another WR.

— Marq Burnett (@Marq_Burnett) February 3, 2016

Saban: "This class reflects some of the needs we had. I was pleased to get 5 quality offensive linemen. Would have like another receiver."

— Cecil Hurt (@CecilHurt) February 3, 2016

Saban on recruiting rankings: "I think it's more important to get players to do things needed to do to develop in your program."

— Charlie Potter (@Charlie_Potter) February 3, 2016

Nick Saban: You don't know what kind of class you have until these guys develop. It's everybody's "guesstimate" right now.

— Marq Burnett (@Marq_Burnett) February 3, 2016

Nick Saban on recruiting Mississippi: "We try to do a great job in a 5-hour radius." Said it's been difficult because of the programs there

— Marq Burnett (@Marq_Burnett) February 3, 2016

Saban on LBs Ben Davis/Mack Wilson: Goal is to teach those guys as much as we can because freshmen have contributed at LB in the past

— Marq Burnett (@Marq_Burnett) February 3, 2016

Saban: We'll be on the lookout for a graduate transfer running back or any place we can find them.

— Aaron Suttles (@AaronSuttles) February 3, 2016

Saban said four-star signee OT Jonah Willliams was one of the most athletic o-linemen they saw and could play center, guard or tackle.

— Alex Scarborough (@ByScarborough) February 3, 2016

Saban: Nigel Knott is a guy who could player corner or receiver. (He) wants to play corner.

— Aaron Suttles (@AaronSuttles) February 3, 2016

Saban: "When we recruit a junior college guy, we usually need them to play." Signed two (Baldwin, King) in this class

— Cecil Hurt (@CecilHurt) February 3, 2016

Nick Cole

Nick Cole is a former print journalist with several years of experience covering the SEC. Born and raised in SEC country, he has taken in the game-day experience at all 14 stadiums.