Wesley Powell

Wesley Powell

Joined: May 8, 2026

Wesley Powell contributes to a variety of On SI college sites including Alabama Crimson Tide On SI. "My passion is covering college sports with an emphasis on football recruiting." Powell is based in the Atlanta area. He previously was an intern at Score Atlanta, and at one point created and ran his own website.

AJ Pauley at Alabama

Recruit Anthony Blalock, of Austintown Finch, was in attendance at the Ohio State football game against Minnesota at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio, on Oct. 4, 2025.

Lawrence North High School sophomore Monshun Sales (1) makes a catch in the end zone to score while being defended by Lawrence Central High School junior DJ Summers (13) during the first half of an IHSAA varsity football game, Friday, Aug. 23, 2024, at Lawrence Central High School.

Ryquan Butler at Alabama

Dec 19, 2025; Norman, OK, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Keelon Russell (12) warms up prior to the CFP 1st Round Game against the Oklahoma Sooners at Gaylord Family OK Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-Imagn Images

Recruiting

Alabama on SI takes a deep dive into what Alabama's projected starters on offense were ranked coming out of high school.

Nov 26, 2022; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama quarterback Bryce Young (9) beats Auburn cornerback Jaylin Simpson (36) to the end zone for a touchdown at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Imagn Images

Recruiting

A look back at some of the Crimson Tide's top recruits this decade and how their collegiate career panned out.

CJ Craig-James at Alabama

Recruiting

Four-star in-state product CJ Craig-James speaks with Alabama on SI about his recruitment journey with the Crimson Tide.

CT Foster at Alabama

Recruiting

2028 defensive lineman CT Foster breaks down where Alabama stands in his recruitment with Alabama On SI.

IMG Academy's Osani Gayles (13) rushes for yards against Mandarin's Tamajh Mitchell (7) during the first quarter of a high school football matchup at Mandarin High School, Friday, Sept. 19, 2025, in Jacksonville, Fla. The IMG Academy Ascenders defeated the Mandarin Mustangs 57-7.

Recruiting

Four-star receiver Osani Gayles has committed to Alabama

Alabama head football coach Kalen DeBoer watches players warm up before the College Football Playoff game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the Alabama Crimson Tide at the Gaylord Family – Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla., Friday Dec. 19, 2025.

Recruiting

Jeremiah Beverly, a four-star edge rusher from Tuscaloosa, announced his commitment to Alabama.

Jame'l Davis with Kalen DeBoer

Recruiting

The Suwanee, Georgia, native broke down his reaction to receiving an offer from the Crimson Tide.

Southside Selma's Cedrick Simmons (3) runs the ball at Montgomery Academy in Montgomery, Ala., on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024. Southside Selma leads Montgomery Academy 22-21 at halftime.

Recruiting

Three-star receiver Cedrick Simmons announced his commitment to Auburn.

2027 CB commit Darrius White

6-foot-3 Darrius White becomes the first defensive back in the Crimson Tide's 2027 class.

Jan 1, 2026; Pasadena, CA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Kalen Deboer walks on field before the 2026 Rose Bowl and quarterfinal game of the College Football Playoff against the Indiana Hoosiers at Rose Bowl Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

The Crimson Tide does not have a commitment yet from this prestigious tier, and missing out would mark the second time in the last three years that it failed to land one.

Elijah Haven, five-star rated quarterback from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, arrives for the 2025 Dabo Swinney Football Camp in Clemson, S.C. Tuesday, June 3, 2025.

Previewing five prospects who will be in Tuscaloosa over the next couple of days.

Nov 29, 2025; Auburn, Alabama, USA; Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer celebrates with his wife and daughters after Alabama defeated Auburn at Jordan-Hare Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News

New 2028 linebacker commit Dustin Henry spoke with Alabama on SI about why he committed to Alabama.