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USA Today
14 hours ago
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- USA Today
Top Alabama 2026 in-state target sets official commitment date
According to a report from Rivals' Hayes Fawcett, an official commitment date has now arrived for a top Alabama Crimson Tide target. 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. Contact/Follow us @RollTideWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Alabama news, notes and opinion.
Yahoo
30-06-2025
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- Yahoo
Insider hints at next Alabama move after Xavier Griffin decision
The post Insider hints at next Alabama move after Xavier Griffin decision appeared first on ClutchPoints. Alabama football erased any further doubts about its ability to land five-stars on Sunday. Former five-star USC linebacker commit Xavier Griffin chose the Crimson Tide. Surpassing Southeastern Conference rival Texas plus Ohio State and Florida State to nab him on the college football recruiting trail. Advertisement Kalen DeBoer and his coaching staff don't appear to be finished either, according to one recruiting insider. Hayes Fawcett of On3 helped announce the Griffin-to-Alabama decision. Fawcett now shared how 'Bama's 2026 class features a national-best three five-star commits. Fawcett, however, hinted at the next move on Alabama's side now that Griffin is secured. 'The Crimson Tide have a good shot with a few more as well,' Fawcett posted with an eyeball emoji. Meaning 'Bama isn't through targeting the five-stars post Nick Saban. Fawcett's words are a welcome sign for Tide fans who follow recruiting. Many started to criticize DeBoer and his staff for not asserting themselves in pursuing five-stars after Saban. Looks like the tide is shifting. Advertisement Alabama lured in Ezavier Crowell on June 26. 'E.J.' brings 'Bama a five-star running back in the tradition of past big, powerful backfield options in Tuscaloosa. Cornerback Jorden Edmonds rose as the first major Alabama pledge back in March. Who Alabama could be hunting after Xavier Griffin Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images The pool of available five-star talents have dwindled after Griffin. Unless the Tide could flip some five stars. But after Griffin, who looks like an Alabama target for DeBoer and his staff in the 2026 class? Tackle Felix Ojo remains uncommitted. He's the nation's No. 5 overall prospect by 247Sports. The Tide did offer him. But the Mansfield, Texas native is trending toward Texas. Advertisement Wide receiver Cederian Morgan, however, is the one to watch for Tide fans. The Alexander City, Alabama native is slowly trekking toward Alabama per multiple outlets. Auburn is still in the picture, per 247Sports. But Morgan hands 'Bama its first five-star WR for this class. Morgan is scheduled to make his commitment announcement on Wednesday. Lastly, safety Jireh Edwards is making his decision during Fourth of July week. This five-star is 'warm' on Alabama despite a push from Georgia. Still, Alabama is going scorched earth on the trail. Now jumping to eighth in the recruiting rankings. Related: BYU football QB to leave program with honor code suspension looming Related: Michigan football beats Ohio State, Penn State for 5-star EDGE
USA Today
26-06-2025
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- USA Today
Four-star 2026 offensive lineman picks SMU over LSU, several Power Four program
LSU football missed on another blue-chip recruit in the 2026 class. Offensive lineman Drew Evers committed to SMU, according to a report from On3's Hayes Fawcett on Thursday. Evers picked the Mustangs over a host of Power Four offers. Ohio State, LSU, Penn State, Texas A&M and Oklahoma were part of his top six but he opted to stay in his home state. The Flower Mound, TX native ranks No. 51 out of Texas and No. 28 among interior offensive linemen, per 247Sports. On3's Industry Rankings rank him No. 17 at his position as a four-star prospect. Evers' decision follows quarterback Bryson Beaver, who received an offer from LSU but announced his commitment to Oregon on Wednesday. The Tigers also lost out on top-10 passer Bowe Bentley, who chose the Sooners last week. After starting the 2026 cycle strong, LSU fell out of the national top-10 for most recruiting outlets. The Tigers rank fifth among SEC teams in 247 Sports' list, despite being made up of 90% blue-chippers.
USA Today
23-06-2025
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- USA Today
Alabama football 2026 commit reportedly shuts down recruitment
According to a report Sunday night from On3's Hayes Fawcett, long-time Alabama Crimson Tide football commit Chris Booker has officially shut-down his recruitment. Booker was one of the first member's of Alabama's 2026 class to commit to the Crimson Tide, doing so back in February of 2025. At the moment, Booker is considered as the nation's No. 287 overall prospect in the 2026 recruiting class, per the 247Sports Composite recruiting rankings, as well as the No. 32 player in the state of Georgia where he attends Hapeville Charter School. A four-star prospect, Booker also ranks as the nation's No. 22 interior offensive lineman. Booker is one-of-two offensive linemen currently committed to Alabama in the 2026 cycle, joined by fellow four-star Sam Utu. Contact/Follow us @RollTideWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Alabama news, notes and opinion.
USA Today
18-06-2025
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- USA Today
Omaha quarterback Jett Thomalla commits to the Alabama Crimson Tide
Omaha quarterback Jett Thomalla commits to the Alabama Crimson Tide Class of 2026 four-star quarterback and Omaha native Jett Thomalla flipped his commitment from Iowa State to Alabama on Tuesday. This was according to On3's Hayes Fawcett. The Nebraska native is ranked as the No. 13 overall quarterback in the 2026 class and the top player in the state of Nebraska, according to the On3 industry rankings. The quarterback had several offers on the table. This included schools such as Alabama, Iowa State, Arizona, Iowa, Missouri, Virginia Tech, and Washington State. The Huskers never offered Thomalia. The quarterback threw for 3,664 yards, 47 touchdowns, and three interceptions last season for Millard South, according to statistics from He led the Patriots to a 13-1 record and a Class A Nebraska state championship. The state of Nebraska has seen a rise in local talent over the past couple of recruiting cycles. Thomalla is certainly the latest example of that, and part of a positive trend for Nebraska high school football overall. With Dylan Raiola on the roster, future quarterbacks Dayton Raiola and Trae Taylor, it's not that surprising that the Huskers never offered a scholarship. Contact/Follow us @CornhuskersWire on X (formerly Twitter), and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Nebraska news, notes, and opinions.
