2021 Early Signing Day Tracker: Alabama Football Set To Sign 24 Prospects

National Early Signing Day is finally here.
On Wednesday, the University of Alabama is expected to do something that it hasn't done since the Early-Signing Period began in 2017 and that's sign all of its current verbal commitments.
The Crimson Tide has 22 pledges and is ranked second in the nation, behind Ohio State, by Sports Illustrated All-American.
Live updates
- 4:30 p.m CT: Here is a look at JoJo Earle and his family when he announced for Alabama instead of LSU:
- 3:47 p.m. CT: Monkell Goodwine took some time to introduce himself to the Crimson Tide nation:
- 2:54 p.m. CT: 2021 versatile athlete Kadarius Calloway is officially official, per the Alabama football Twitter account:
The Tides a ROLLIN' 🌊
— Alabama Football (@AlabamaFTBL) December 16, 2020
Welcome, @KadriusC#BamaFactor | #RollTide pic.twitter.com/J3xcKZnsmM
- 2:17 p.m. CT: Alabama followed up its announcement of McKinstry with a message from him to the fans:
— Alabama Football (@AlabamaFTBL) December 16, 2020
- 2:15 p.m. CT: Alabama officially makes its announcement for Ga'Quincy 'Kool-Aid' McKinstry:
OH YEAHHHHH!!!
— Alabama Football (@AlabamaFTBL) December 16, 2020
Welcome, @GaQMcK1 #BamaFactor | #RollTide pic.twitter.com/vwJHeJHHKl
- 2:07 p.m. CT: J.C. Latham has a message for Alabama fans everywhere:
— Alabama Football (@AlabamaFTBL) December 16, 2020
- 2:05 p.m. CT: Anquin Barnes also has a message for Crimson Tide fans:
— Alabama Football (@AlabamaFTBL) December 16, 2020
- 1:41 p.m. CT: Terrence Ferguson has a message for the Alabama faithful:
— Alabama Football (@AlabamaFTBL) December 16, 2020
- 12:21 p.m. CT: Tim Keenan and Jeremiah Williams, who signed respectively with Alabama and Florida, are already poking fun at each other regarding this Saturday's SEC Championship matchup:
This weekend's #SEC title game will be a foreshadowing for @tim_keenan3 and @officiallscoob of @RamsayFootball. Tim Keenan going to #Alabama. Jeremiah Williams going to #Florida. The fun jabs have already begun. pic.twitter.com/zJweGOYhbw
— Chris Breece (@Breecegolfbet) December 16, 2020
- 12:02 p.m. CT: Alabama has officially announced defensive tackle Tim Keenan as its latest signee:
Keep 'em ROLLIN'
— Alabama Football (@AlabamaFTBL) December 16, 2020
Welcome, @tim_keenan3
#BamaFactor | #RollTide pic.twitter.com/7g0JNrQF44
- 11:54 a.m. CT: GaQuincy McKinstry posted these photos to his Twitter after signing with the Crimson Tide, but no formal announcement has been made by the university. Expect an official announcement shortly.
- 10:35 a.m. CT: Kool-Aid is ready to go:
@GaQMcK1 makes it official! @AlabamaFTBL , here he comes! @WBRCnews pic.twitter.com/ERneqY11p6
— ChristinaChambers (@ChristinaChamb) December 16, 2020
- 10 a.m. CT: Some insight into why coach Nick Saban has been so dominant on the recruiting trail for all these years:
"You could certainly make the case that Nick Saban is probably the greatest recruiting head coach there has ever been." @CraigHaubert and @Harp41 on why @AlabamaFTBL is on pace to sign another great class on #NationalSigningDay ✍️ pic.twitter.com/KaPy9EAAjs
— SEC Network (@SECNetwork) December 16, 2020
- 9:55 a.m. CT: Kristy Brockermeyer shares a photo of her family after he two sons sign with Alabama:
It’s official! We have Bama Boys! 🐘🐘Congratulations James and Tommy! We love you so much!!!! RTR❤️❤️❤️ pic.twitter.com/RuWC0mHFJK
— Kristy Brockermeyer (@lhnbrock) December 16, 2020
- 9:53 a.m. CT: Here is a peek inside Blackshire's setup as he signs his national letter of intent for the Crimson Tide:
.@Duncanville_Fb linebacker Kendrick Blackshire commits to @AlabamaFTBL! In his emotional speech, Kendrick thanked his family and team for the love and support he's received. Congratulations, Kendrick! pic.twitter.com/aI2ZzmzEZU
— Duncanville ISD (@DuncanvilleISD) December 16, 2020
- 9:46 a.m. CT: Williams' paperwork has made its way to Tuscaloosa:
Bayou BAMA 💪💪
— Alabama Football (@AlabamaFTBL) December 16, 2020
Welcome, @kwilliams5_ #BamaFactor | #RollTide pic.twitter.com/zWGSBNL8GG
- 9:17 a.m. CT: Koht has officially flipped from LSU and signed with the Crimson Tide:
Surprise! A Signing Day flip for @KeanuKoht as he will head to @AlabamaFTBL after being committed to #LSU since July @VBFootball @VBHSNation pic.twitter.com/JSd5tlIWRM
— Bryan Cooney (@Bryan_Cooney) December 16, 2020
- 8:54 a.m. CT: Kaine Williams has a nice setup for his signing:
🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿 K5IVE lifestyle pic.twitter.com/ksWVV0eZUd
— CARLON #9 (@johnson_carlon) December 16, 2020
- 8:45 a.m. CT: A highlight video of Ouzts:
Rollin' IN!!
— Alabama Football (@AlabamaFTBL) December 16, 2020
Welcome, @robbie_ouzts#BamaFactor | #RollTide pic.twitter.com/UeRHDpQf6q
- 8:25 a.m. CT: Alabama announcing the addition of Tommy:
Double Stack Pancake!!🥞🥞
— Alabama Football (@AlabamaFTBL) December 16, 2020
Welcome, @TBrockermeyer#BamaFactor | #RollTide pic.twitter.com/fpTMOmsQoI
- 8:16 a.m. CT: The Brockermeyer twins, Tommy and James, are locked in. Sports Illustrated All-American rates them both as top 99 overall players in the country. Tommy is the No. 1 tackle while James is the No. 3 interior offensive lineman.
Fort Worth ➡️ T-Town
— Alabama Football (@AlabamaFTBL) December 16, 2020
Welcome, @J_Brockermeyer#BamaFactor | #RollTide pic.twitter.com/0hp2Bu82Fv
- 8:10 a.m. CT: Here is a look at Ouzts making it official:
Signing day for @RHHSBearcatsFB @robbie_ouzts is signing with @AlabamaFTBL and @MilesCross10 with @OhioFootball Tierra Frazier to USC for 🏃♀️ Kyle Wimmer to @USCLancaster pic.twitter.com/Irrs24eeYR
— Chris Miller 🎙 (@ChrisWRHI) December 16, 2020
- 8:08 a.m. CT: Tino Sunseri welcomes Alabama's newest signal caller; Jalen Milroe
Welcome to the family @JalenMilroe ‼️
— Tino Sunseri (@CoachTSunseri) December 16, 2020
Time to get to work‼️
BuiltByBama https://t.co/RkQpnGncLR
- 8 a.m. CT: A name to watch as the Early Signing Day continues for the Crimson Tide is LSU commit, defensive end Keanu Koht. Alabama has been recruiting him heavily and the door could be open for a flip.
- 7:47 a.m. CT: A reactionary tweet from Smith as it makes it official:
Dreams To Reality next stop Tuscaloosa 🐘❤️ #RTR https://t.co/ZlMMnamVTG
— 🥀Devonta Smith🥀 (@Prince_Tay_) December 16, 2020
- 7:26 a.m. CT: Things are moving fast. Lawson is next:
Mobile's Finest!!
— Alabama Football (@AlabamaFTBL) December 16, 2020
Welcome, @deontae_8
#BamaFactor | #RollTide pic.twitter.com/gSp6bcpwf7
- 7:00 a.m. CT: We're just going to drop this here ...
- 6:45 a.m. CT: Brooks and Smith are the first two signees of the day for the Crimson Tide:
The Next Wave is Here!
— Alabama Football (@AlabamaFTBL) December 16, 2020
Welcome, @Prince_Tay_#BamaFactor | #RollTide pic.twitter.com/uj1jtS9KaJ
- 6:21 a.m. CT: Latham will sign at 9 a.m (CT):
Signing today at 9am Central time.
— JC “TK” Latham (@TKJaayy) December 16, 2020
Sports Illustrated All-American Recruiting Rankings (SI99 members)
1. Ohio State (11)
2. Alabama (10)
3. Georgia (6)
4. Clemson (8)
5. LSU (5)
6. Notre Dame (4)
7. Oregon (4)
8. Florida (4)
9. Michigan (4)
10. Oklahoma (5)
11. Miami (2)
12. Texas A&M (2)
13. North Carolina (2)
14. USC (3)
15. Washington (2)
16. Wisconsin (0)
17. Ole Miss (1)
18. Minnesota (2)
19. Texas (1)
20. Auburn (2)
21. Tennessee (2)
22. Iowa (0)
23. Maryland (1)
24. NC State (0)
25. Nebraska (1)
Here is a break down of when you can expect prospects to sign their national letters of intent:
Schedule of Alabama commitments
All times are central
TE Robbie Ouzts - 7:30 a.m (signed)
OL Tommy Brockermeyer - 7:45 a.m (signed)
OL James Brockermeyer - 7:45 a.m (signed)
OL Terrence Ferguson - 9:00 a.m (signed)
S Kaine Williams - 9:00 a.m (signed)
LB Deontae Lawson - 9:00 a.m (signed)
DT Anquin Barnes - 9:00 a.m (signed)
DB Ga'Quincy McKinstry - 10:00 a.m (signed)
WR Jacorey Brooks - 10:00 a.m (signed)
DT Tim Keenan - 11:00 a.m (signed)
DE Monkell Goodwine - 11:00 a.m (signed)
DB Kadarius Calloway - 1:00 p.m (signed)
LB Ian Jackson - 3:00 p.m (signed)
WR Agyie Hall - 3:30 p.m (signed)
DT Damon Payne - 4:00 p.m (signed)
DB Devonta Smith - 5:00 p.m (signed)
QB Jalen Milroe - 6:30 p.m (signed)
OL JC Latham - 9:00 a.m (signed)
DB Khyree Jackson - 7:00 p.m
WR Christian Leary - (signed)
DE Dallas Turner - (signed)
LB Kendrick Blackshire - (signed)
Schedule of Alabama targets
LB Xavian Sorey - 12:45 p.m (ESPN2) (signed to Georgia)
LB Keanu Koht - 10:00 a.m (signed with Alabama)
DE Tunmise Adeleye - 12:00 p.m
WR Xavier Worthy - 3:00 p.m (signed to Michigan)
DT Maason Smith - 3:30 p.m (signed to LSU)
Follow along here on Bama Central throughout the day for everything that happens with the Crimson Tide and any national storylines.

Tyler Martin is a staff writer with Bama Central and has been covering the Crimson Tide since August of 2019. He emphasizes in recruiting, football, and basketball, while covering all other Alabama athletics.
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