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USA Today
04-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Another major commit coming? Alabama among finalists for elite 2026 in-state edge rusher
A program with an extensive amount of momentum on the recruiting trail at the moment, could yet another major commitment be coming for the Alabama Crimson Tide? Yes, on Thursday afternoon, Alabama was named among the finalists for another one of the nation's elite recruits, this time coming from in-state in highly-touted edge rusher Anthony "Tank" Jones. Per a report from Rivals' Hayes Fawcett, Jones has narrowed down his list of finalists to three, listing the Crimson Tide alongside both Oregon and Texas A&M. According to the 247Sports Composite recruiting rankings, Jones is currently considered as the nation's No. 16 overall prospect in the 2026 class, as well as the No. 3 edge rusher nationally. A five-star prospect, Jones is also ranked as the No. 2 overall player in the state of Alabama where he attends St. Paul's Episcopal School. Alabama's 2026 class currently ranks No. 6 nationally, according to the 247Sports Team Rankings, with 17 total commitments, three of which are five-star prospects. The most recent of those came this past Wednesday when wide receiver Cederian Morgan committed to the Crimson Tide. Contact/Follow us @RollTideWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Alabama news, notes and opinion.
USA Today
15-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
5-star edge rusher, top Alabama 2026 in-state target announces official visit
5-star edge rusher, top Alabama 2026 in-state target announces official visit One of the Alabama Crimson Tide's top in-state targets of the 2026 recruiting cycle, Anthony "Tank" Jones has announced a list of five official visits that the highly-touted prospect will take over the coming weeks. Of those five, Alabama will be the last visit for Jones, taking place June 20-22. Prior to Alabama, Jones has also announced official visits to Auburn, Miami, Texas A&M, and Oregon over the next month, in that order. Jones is also the second five-star defensive prospect to recently announce an official visit to Alabama over the coming weeks. According to the 247Sports Composite recruiting rankings, Jones is considered as the nation's No. 15 overall player in the 2026 class, as well as the No. 3 overall edge rusher. Jones, a five-star prospect, is also ranked as the No. 2 overall player in the state of Alabama where he attends St. Paul's Episcopal School in Mobile. Alabama's 2026 class currently has five commitments, two of which are edge rusher's in four-star's Jamarion Matthews and Kamhariyan Johnson. Contact/Follow us @RollTideWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Alabama news, notes and opinion.
USA Today
15-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
2026 5-star Edge has scheduled an official visit to Texas A&M
2026 5-star Edge has scheduled an official visit to Texas A&M The 2026 recruiting cycle is filled with talent at every position, especially on defense, and Texas A&M has been a significant player with nearly every top defensive prospect, including five-star edge rusher Anthony "Tank" Jones, who coach Mike Elko and his staff offered back in late February, and have been a rising team on his radar ever since. Texas A&M's coaching staff hosted Jones back in late March, but unofficial visits are just the start of any recruiting relationship, and offer little meaning if only one is scheduled. However, this led to Wednesday's reveal that Jones has scheduled five official visits, starting with Auburn (16), followed by Miami (May 30), Texas A&M (June 5), Oregon (June 13), and Alabama (June 20) to finish out his summer tours. This is significant news for the Aggies, whose history of landing, and developing elite pass rushers, including Shemar Stewart landing in the first round of the 2025 NFL draft, is an enticing draw for any defensive line prospect. Specifically, Texas A&M defensive line coaches Tony Jerod-Eddie and Sean Spencer have been two of the best recruiters in the SEC, and have a proven development track record. Jones, a Mobile, Alabama native, is a slight favorite to land with Auburn, but given the recent news, all five teams who will receive an official visit from the standout defender now have a chance to push him toward a difficult decision in the coming months. According to 247Sports Composite, Anthony Jones is currently positioned as the 15th-ranked prospect, the third-ranked edge, and the second-ranked prospect in Alabama. Contact/Follow us @AggiesWire on X and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Texas A&M news, notes and opinions. Follow Cameron on X: @CameronOhnysty.
