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Alabama Adds Another Flip to 2025 Recruiting Class

The Crimson Tide landed yet another 2025 talent this week, flipping 4-Star wide receiver Derek Meadows.
Mason Woods|
Aug 31, 2024; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Kalen DeBoer coaches his players during warm ups before their game against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Will McLelland-Imagn Images
Aug 31, 2024; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Kalen DeBoer coaches his players during warm ups before their game against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Will McLelland-Imagn Images | Will McLelland-Imagn Images

Kalen DeBoer and the Alabama Crimson Tide are on a recruiting hot streak as early signing period nears. On Wednesday, Alabama flipped yet another player in the 2025 class, bringing the class total to now 21 signees.

4-Star wide receiver and now former LSU commit Derek Meadows has officially flipped his commitment to the Crimson Tide. His decision to leave LSU comes just weeks after the Tigers also missed out on 5-Star quarterback Bryce Underwood who flipped to Michigan. He had been committed since July of this year.

Standing at 6-foot-5, 200 lbs., Meadows is a tall, lengthy target who has proven his ability to catch contested balls at a high rate. He is a two sport athlete, also suiting up for the Bishop Gorman Gaels track and field team. Meadows was even named the Gatorade Track and Field Athlete of the Year as a sophomore.

With excellent speed and a massive catch radius due to his 80" wingspan, Meadows should be a mismatch waiting to happen every time he steps on the field.

The talented wideout is the second player to flip their commitment to the Crimson Tide this week, joining East Lansing, Michigan running back Jace Clarizio who made his announcement a day prior on November 26th. Alabama also dipped into the 2027 recruiting class this week, picking up a commitment from athlete Alexander Ward from Marietta, Georgia.

As of now, the Crimson Tide holds the No. 2 ranked recruiting class in the nation, according to 247Sports' composite ranking. Alabama is expected to host several of the top talents from the upcoming recruiting class and more this week as the Tide takes on Auburn in its final game of the season on November 30th.

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Mason Woods
MASON WOODS

Mason Woods is the lead recruiting writer for Alabama Crimson Tide On SI/BamaCentral, Vanderbilt Commodores on SI, Boston College Eagles on SI and Missouri Tigers on SI. The Alabama graduate has worked in sports media since 2020, beginning his career in radio production with Tide 100.9 FM in Tuscaloosa. Woods has produced a multitude of live programs and has even hosted his own shows as well. He’s regularly part of “The Joe Gaither Show” on weekdays and serves as host of the “All Things Bama Podcast.”

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