Recruiting Rundown: Class of 2024 Rolling Into Tuscaloosa
The Alabama football program has been off the last two weeks as the regular season came to a conclusion with an SEC Championship game victory over the Georgia Bulldogs to open the month.
The Crimson Tide coaching staff has spent the two weeks wisely, by heading all over the country recruiting while the athletes have been busy collecting awards and wrapping up the semester academically.
The 2024 recruiting cycle is in its last stages as National Early Signing Date is next Wednesday. However, for Alabama, Wednesday is mostly a formality as a number of its incoming freshman are arriving to Tuscaloosa today.
When the Crimson Tide opens Rose Bowl practice Saturday there will be at least 10 members of the upcoming class getting their first taste of college football.
Class of 2024 Early Enrollees
The Crimson Tide will have 11 members of the upcoming class moving to campus this weekend to help Alabama prepare for Michigan.
- 5-star QB - Julian Sayin
- 4-star CB - Zabien Brown
- 4-star TE - Caleb Odom
- 4-star DL - Jeremiah Beaman
- 4-star OL - Casey Poe
- 4-star S - Peyton Woodyard
- 4-star LB - Sterling Dixon
- 4-star OL - Joseph Ionata
- 4-star OL - William Sanders
- 3-star LB - Cayden Jones
- 3-star DB - Dre Kirkpatrick Jr.
Five additional members of the class are reportedly enrolling early as well.
According to Andrew Bone of On3 Sports the Crimson Tide should see both Central Phenix City prospects, Red Morgan and Isaia Faga on Wednesday, while Jameer Grimsley, Justin Okoronkwo and Jaylen Mbakwe are still ironing out the details of their transition.
None of these players are eligible to participate in the actual College Football Playoff games, but it's a huge opportunity to gain crucial experience that will prepare the class for their futures at the Capstone.
Where Was Nick Saban?
Alabama head football coach was all over the country these past two weeks as he's been putting a bow on the Class of 2024. He's spent time with the majority of the incoming class as well as a few other high-value targets.
Julian Sayin - 5-star QB - Alabama commit
Isaia Faga - 4-star DL - Alabama Commit
Peyton Woodyard - 4-star Safety - Alabama Commit
Zay Mincey - 4-star Safety - Uncommitted
Solomon Williams - 4-star EDGE - Uncommitted
Jameer Grimsley - 4-star CB - Alabama Commit
Tristan Jernigan - 4-star LB - Texas A&M commit
Perry Thompson - 5-star WR - Auburn Commit
Cayden Jones - 3-star LB - Alabama Commit
Rico Scott - 4-star WR - Alabama Commit
Caleb Odom - 4-star TE - Alabama Commit
Sterling Dixon - 4-star LB - Alabama Commit
Checking Out The Capstone
It's not all over with in the class of 2024. The Alabama coaching staff is still making last minute pushes for a handful of prospects with just five days until pen can be put to paper.
A small group of recruits will be on campus this weekend for official visits as they try to make up their minds late.
- Red Morgan - 4-star Safety - Central Phenix City High School - Alabama Commit
- Jay Lindsey - 3-star Tight End - Patrician Academy - Alabama Commit
- Kevin Riley - 4-star Running Back - Tuscaloosa County High School - Miami Commit
- Jadan Baugh - 4-star Running Back - Columbia High School, Decatur, Ga. - Arkansas Commit
Transfer Portal Targets
Alabama may be preparing for a playoff matchup against the Michigan Wolverines, but the program can't neglect roster management during this crucial time on the calendar.
The college football transfer portal window opened at the beginning of the month and Alabama appears to be welcoming a few portal prospects to the Capstone this weekend.
- Fadil Diggs - Defensive lineman / EDGE - Texas A&M
- 25 games played, 75 tackles, 18.5 for loss, 8 sacks, 3 forced fumbles
- Two-years of eligibility remaining
- LT Overton - Defensive lineman / EDGE - Texas A&M
- 23 games played, 48 tackles, 3 for loss, 1 sack
- Two-years of eligibility remaining
- Trey Moore - EDGE - UTSA
- 27 games played, 105 tackles, 35.5 for loss, 22 sacks, 3 forced fumbles, 2 fumble recoveries, 1 interception
- Two-years of eligibility remaining
Revolving Around Ryan Williams
Saraland's superstar wide receiver Ryan Williams made the entire recruiting world pause on Monday as he announced his plans to reclassify into the 2024 class.
Williams, the 2022 Alabama Gatorade Player of the Year as just a sophomore, is a generational prospect. He immediately becomes the Tide's highest rated recruit in the current cycle as his athleticism is off the charts.
Though reports indicate he's solid in his commitment to Alabama, the eye-popping receiver has still been heavily flirting with the Auburn Tigers. Williams spent Wednesday evening on social media being courted by Auburn faithful.
He reportedly will be in Auburn this weekend to take in the Tigers basketball game against Southern Cal on Sunday. Will Williams still be the best athlete in Neville Arena despite Bronny James's participation?
