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Yahoo
a day ago
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Alabama Loses Out on Top 2026 Recruit
Alabama Loses Out on Top 2026 Recruit originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Alabama Crimson Tide football program is off to a strong start this week regarding the 2026 recruiting class. However, the optimal word remains solid, and not perfect, after one top recruit snuck away from them on Monday. Advertisement According to Minnesota Star Tribune writer Randy Johnson, four-star 2026 tight end recruit Roman Voss has verbally committed to the Minnesota Gophers. Voss entered the week with just two official visits in the books, having visited Minnesota in May and Alabama earlier this month. With zero tight-end recruits verbally committing to Alabama for the 2026 class, Voss' decision marks a tough blow for head coach Kalen DeBoer's recruiting efforts. Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Kalen DeBoer Gary Cosby Jr.-Imagn Images Voss is not the only recruit on Monday to pass on Alabama and pick another school. Another four-star tight end, Xavier Tiller, picked the Florida State Seminoles over the Tide. Meanwhile, four-star edge rusher Khamari Brooks verbally committed to the Georgia Bulldogs on Monday, with Alabama as a finalist. Advertisement Conversely, it has been a solid day for Alabama in terms of hard commitments. Four-star running back Javari Barnett became the first rusher to pledge his allegiance to DeBoer and his staff after flipping his commitment from the Illinois Fighting Illini to Alabama. Safety Rihyael Kelley also flipped his commitment on Monday, opting for Alabama over the Rutgers Scarlet Knights. Alabama is up to ten hard commits for the 2028 class. 247Sports ranks the recruiting group as the 28th best class in the country, with five-star corner Jorden Edmonds headlining the group of soon-to-be high school seniors. Related: Alabama Lands Commitment From Elite 2026 Prospect This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 24, 2025, where it first appeared.
USA Today
4 days ago
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4-star athlete, Alabama target announces official commitment decision
A prospect that had the Alabama Crimson Tide among his list of two finalists, a commitment decision has now come from highly-touted 2026 athlete Roman Voss. According to an announcement on social media Monday afternoon, Voss has committed to Minnesota, choosing the Gophers over Alabama. Back in May, Voss had previously announced that he was down to Alabama and Minnesota as his finalists. Voss is currently rated as the nation's No. 207 overall player in the class, per to the 247Sports Composite recruiting rankings, as well as the No. 1 prospect in the state of Minnesota where he attends Jackson County Central High School. A four-star prospect, Voss is also considered as the nation's No. 12 overall athlete. Following the commitment of Voss to Minnesota, Alabama's 2026 class now sits at No. 30 nationally in the latest 247Sports Team Rankings with 10 commits. Contact/Follow us @RollTideWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Alabama news, notes and opinion.
USA Today
7 days ago
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4-star Alabama target announces official commitment date
Yet another Alabama Crimson Tide football recruiting target will be announcing their commitment decision over the coming days. According to a post on social media Friday afternoon, Roman Voss will be announcing his decision this upcoming Monday, June 23. Voss will decide between Alabama and the Minnesota Golden Gophers, two finalists he recently announced back in May. At the moment, Voss is currently considered as the nation's No. 207 overall player according to the 247Sports Composite rankings, as well as the No. 1 prospect in the state of Minnesota where he attends Jackson County Central High School. Voss, a four-star prospect, is also ranked as the No. 12 overall athlete nationally. The decision of Voss is yet another to add to what is a loaded next two weeks for 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.
Yahoo
13-05-2025
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Alabama Gets Huge News on No. 1 Recruit in Minnesota
Minnesota's No. 1 ranked four-star recruit Roman Voss is one of the most prolific athletes in the entire 2026 recruiting class, ranking as the No. 8 athlete in the country. He plays quarterback and defensive back in high school, and could play almost any position that is needed with the help of his 6-foot-4 210 pound stature. He also saw play as a tight end and linebacker. Advertisement Voss has announced his final two schools that he could commit to, deciding between the Minnesota Golden Golden Gophers and the Alabama Crimson Tide. He will decide between staying in his home state with Minnesota or going to one of the most historic college football programs in Alabama. The Alabama helmet on the stage during the SEC Media Days at the College Football Hall of Fame.© Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports Not often have Minnesota and Alabama been the final two to battle it out for a highly ranked recruit, but the potential of staying in his home state is certainly a big draw. After Alabama held a visit for Voss in March, they immediately shot up on his list, and now rests in the final two where they will await his decision. Advertisement If the Crimson Tide are to land the top ranked recruit in Minnesota, he would join an already exceptional class with highly ranked defensive stars coming in, and could slot in anywhere that head coach Kalen DeBoer would need him. Minnesota on the other hand would benefit significantly from Voss staying in his home state, as he would be the Golden Gophers' top recruit by a long shot. The current No. 164 ranked high schooler would beat out the next highest by 82. Time will tell where he chooses to commit, but has a big decision to make on where to begin the next stages of his hopefully successful career. Related: Tyreek Hill Takes Jab at Tua Tagovailoa After Releasing QB Rankings
USA Today
08-05-2025
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Alabama among two finalists for 4-star 2026 athlete, No. 1 player in Minnesota
Alabama among two finalists for 4-star 2026 athlete, No. 1 player in Minnesota On Wednesday afternoon, the Alabama Crimson Tide were officially named among the two finalists for 2026 athlete Roman Voss. Alongside the Crimson Tide, Alabama was joined by the Minnesota Golden Gophers. At the moment, a commitment date for Voss is not currently set. According to the 247Sports Composite recruiting rankings, Voss is currently ranked as the nation's No. 208 player in the 2026 class, as well as the No. 1 prospect in the state of Minnesota where he attends Jackson County Central High School. A versatile player who has seen time on both sides of the ball, the four-star prospect is also ranked as the nation's No. 12 overall athlete in the class. Alabama's 2026 class currently ranks No. 35 nationally according to the 247Sports Team Rankings with a total of five commitments. Contact/Follow us @RollTideWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Alabama news, notes and opinion.
