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Alabama 2026 Commit Jaxon Richardson

Small forward Jaxon Richardson joins Tarris Bouie and Qayden Samuels as members of the Crimson Tide's recruiting class.

Alabama 2026 Commit Jaxon Richardson

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Small forward Jaxon Richardson joins Tarris Bouie and Qayden Samuels as members of the Crimson Tide's recruiting class.

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2026 Alabama WR commit Cederian Morgan

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Kalen DeBoer's second full recruiting class shows the coaching staff's roster building philosophy.

Amari Sabb

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The Crimson Tide adds Keon Sabb's younger brother as a late addition to the Class of 2026.

Jan 27, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama head coach Nate Oats is fired up after a pair fo three pointers by Alabama guard Latrell Wrightsell Jr. (3) at Coleman Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News

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The Crimson Tide head coach views small forward Qayden Samuels as "one of the most sought-after players in the country.”

Alabama 2026 Qayden Samuels

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Qayden Samuels becomes the second player and small forward to join the Crimson Tide's 2026 class.

Sep 13, 2025; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Kalen DeBoer surveys the field during the second half against the Wisconsin Badgers at Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium.

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Moody High School's Aubrey Walker committed to the Crimson Tide on Thursday.

Jan 1, 2026; Pasadena, CA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Kalen DeBoer looks on in the second half against the Indiana Hoosiers in the 2026 Rose Bowl and quarterfinal game of the College Football Playoff at Rose Bowl Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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Maurice Mathis Jr. joins fellow 2026 signee Cederian Morgan in the Crimson Tide's wide receivers room.

Dec 19, 2025; Norman, OK, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Kalen Deboer against the Oklahoma Sooners during the CFP National Playoff First Round at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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With the transfer portal window coming to a close, the Alabama Crimson Tide has been active on the recruiting trail.

2027 safety Junior James from Thompson High School in Alabaster, Alabama

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2027 safety Junior James out of Thompson High School in Alabaster, Alabama is the Crimson Tide's latest target on the 2027 recruiting trail.

5-Star SG Caleb Holt during his official visit to Tuscaloosa in September 2025

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One of the top ranked prospects in the entire 2026 recruiting class officially named the Tide in his top schools this week.

Alabama Head Coach Kalen DeBoer After Vanderbilt Win

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The Crimson Tide looks to be closing in on two highly touted defenders in the 2027 recruiting class.

2027 4-Star QB Trent Seaborn

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Alabama's 2027 signal caller joined The Joe Gaither Show this week to discuss a wide range of topics, from his recent state title win to his decision to commit to the Crimson Tide.

Nick Sherman

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Itawamba Community College cornerback Nick Sherman becomes the Crimson Tide's 24th signee.

2027 4-Star WR Ja'Hyde Brown

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The Crimson Tide could be closing in on another talented prospect in the 2027 class.

2026 Alabama safety signee Jireh Edwards during his official visit to Tuscaloosa

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Jireh Edwards and the St. Frances Academy Panthers from Baltimore, Maryland defeated Corner Canyon from Draper, Utah this week in a first of its kind high school national championship game.

Colt Lumpris

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While the early signing period for the 2026 class just recently wrapped, the Crimson Tide has already shifted much of its focus to the class of 2027, and looks to have a strong head start.

2026 Alabama RB signee Ezavier Crowell

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While some Alabama commits are still fighting to help their teams advance in the playoffs, two have already secured championships for their schools.

Nov 22, 2025; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Eastern Illinois head coach Chris Wilkerson and Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer talk before the game at Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Imagn Images

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Bryson Cooley, one of the top ranked tackle prospects in the nation, had been committed to the Tigers since July of this year.

Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Kalen DeBoer encourages his team as Auburn Tigers take on Alabama Crimson Tide in the Iron Bowl at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala. on Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025. Alabama Crimson Tide leads Auburn Tigers 17-6.

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With just one day to spare in the early signing period, the Crimson Tide made one more addition to the 2026 recruiting class.

Dec. 3, 2025; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Hillcrest High’s Zay Hall signed to play for the University of Alabama on signing day in Tuscaloosa.

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Tuscaloosa native Zay Hall signed with the Crimson Tide on Wednesday, joining a stacked Alabama football class.

Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Kalen DeBoer watches on during warm ups before Auburn Tigers take on Alabama Crimson Tide at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala. on Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025.

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The impressive defender from Indiana had been committed to the Crimson Tide since June of this year.

Alabama QB signee Jett Thomalla

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Jett Thomalla and Tayden Kaawa both made it official with the Crimson Tide on National Signing Day.

2026 Alabama WR commit Brian Williams

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3-Star wide receiver Brian Williams, Jr. had been committed to the Crimson Tide since July of this year.

3-Star WR Owen Cabell flipped his commitment from Alabama to Vanderbilt on the opening day of the 2026 early signing period

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The Crimson Tide is down to two wideout commits in the 2026 class after losing out on a 3-Star prospect from the Volunteer State.

2026 Alabama RB commit Javari Barnett

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Three-star Javari Barnett was originally committed to the Fighting Illini before flipping to Alabama, and he changed his mind on early national signing day.