I guess STARS do matter? 
Bama: 9 = 5-Stars, 12 = 4-Stars, and 1 = 3-Star
Clemson: 5 = 5-Stars, 8 = 4-Stars, and 8 = 3-Stars
LINK: https://n.rivals.com/news/ncaa-championship-game-how-the-starters-were-rated-as-recruits

Bama: 9 = 5-Stars, 12 = 4-Stars, and 1 = 3-Star
Clemson: 5 = 5-Stars, 8 = 4-Stars, and 8 = 3-Stars
LINK: https://n.rivals.com/news/ncaa-championship-game-how-the-starters-were-rated-as-recruits