Alabama among finalists for 2026 4-star tight end, former SEC commit
Announced on Friday afternoon, the Alabama Crimson Tide were one-of-three programs mentioned as finalists for 2026 tight end prospect Xavier Tiller.
In addition to the Crimson Tide, the Auburn Tigers and Florida State Seminoles are also among the finalists for Tiller. Tiller has also set official visits to all three finalists, with Alabama's set to take place May 30.
According to the 247Sports Composite recruiting rankings, Tiller is considered as the nation's No. 206 overall player in the 2026 class, as well as the No. 10 tight end. A four-star prospect, Tiller is also ranked as the No. 25 player in the state of Georgia where he attends Langston Hughes High School.
Tiller is also a former Texas A&M commit, as the tight end was previously committed to the Aggies from Nov. 2024 through Feb. 2025.
Alabama's 2026 recruiting class currently has five players committed. Of those five, none are tight ends.
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