Top Alabama 2026 in-state target sets official commitment date
That prospect is top in-state target Anthony "Tank" Jones, who will reportedly announce his commitment Thursday, July 31 live on The Pat McAfee Show. Jones will be making his decision between a trio of finalists - Alabama, Oregon, and Texas A&M.
Rated as a five-star recruit, Jones is currently considered as the nation's No. 18 overall prospect, according to the 247Sports Composite rankings, as well as the No. 4 edge rusher nationally. Jones is also considered as the No. 1 overall player in the state of Alabama where he attends St. Paul's Episcopal School in Mobile.
Alabama's 2026 recruiting class currently ranks No. 4 nationally, per 247Sports, with a total of 21 commitments. If Jones were to commit to Alabama, the Crimson Tide would then have six five-star prospects committed in their class, while also owning commitments from the four highest-rated 2026 recruits in-state.
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