Alabama Lands Commitment from 2027 CB Nash Johnson III

The Crimson Tide is now up to four commits in the class of 2027, two of which committed in the last week.

2027 Alabama cornerback commit Nash Johnson III | Credit @__livin4madukes on Instagram

Despite the Crimson Tide preparing for one of its biggest games of the season, Kalen DeBoer and the Alabama coaching staff have still managed to find time to stay active on the recruiting trail.

Less than a week ago, following Alabama's win over Georgia, the Tide added the third member to its 2027 recruiting class, and now, hours ahead of its matchup with Vanderbilt, have added a fourth.

2027 3-Star cornerback Nash Johnson III from McEachern High School in Powder Springs, Georgia has officially committed to the Crimson Tide, according to Hayes Fawcett of Rivals.

BREAKING: Class of 2027 CB Nash Johnson III has Committed to Alabama, he tells me for @rivals

The 6’1 170 CB from Atlanta, GA chose the Crimson Tide over Georgia, Kentucky, & Vanderbilt

“Bama Bound🐘🔴⚪️”https://t.co/UaJUIii8WE pic.twitter.com/srzh8OWfhx

— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) October 4, 2025

He chose Alabama over the likes of Georgia, Kentucky, Auburn and many more.

Johnson is a 6-foot-1, 175 lb. prospect ranked as the No. 55 cornerback in the nation and the No. 62 player in the state of Georgia, according to 247Sports' composite ranking. He received an offer from the Crimson Tide in June of this year, and is one of many players expected to be on campus for Alabama's game against No. 16 Vanderbilt.

The Georgia native is now the fourth commitment in the 2027 recruiting class for the Crimson Tide, and the second in the last week, joining 4-Star interior offensive lineman Jatori Sanders who committed on September 29.

DeBoer and the Alabama staff have done an excellent job in both the 2026 and 2027 classes thus far of securing premium talent from the southeast. Of the 16 commitments between both classes, 18 of the Crimson Tide's commitments hail from southeastern states - a far cry from the 2025 group which featured just 10.

Visitors for Vanderbilt Weekend

• 2026 5-Star RB Ezavier Crowell (Committed to Alabama 06/26/2025)
• 2026 4-Star EDGE Jamarion Matthews (Committed to Alabama 02/21/2025)
• 2026 4-Star DL Kamhariyan Johnson (Committed to Alabama 04/12/2025)
• 2026 3-Star OT Jared Doughty
• 2026 3-Star DL Franklin Whitley
• 2026 3-Star WR Zayion Cotton (Mississippi State Commit)
• 2028 LB Jay Schell
• 2028 DT Isaac Kalubi Lukuni
• 2028 4-Star CB Jermaine Cobbins

2026 Alabama Football Commits

1. CB Zyan Gibson, 5-foot-11, 177 lbs. - Gadsden, Alabama (Committed 12/24/2024)
2. CB Jorden Edmonds, 6-foot-2, 175 lbs. - Marietta, Georgia (Committed 03/26/2025)
3. EDGE Jamarion Matthews, 6-foot-2, 240 lbs. - Gainesville, Georgia (Committed 02/21/2025)
4. EDGE Kamhariyan Johnson, 6-foot-4, 260 lbs. - Muscle Shoals, Alabama (Committed 04/12/2025)
5. OL Chris Booker, 6-foot-4, 285 lbs. - Atlanta, Georgia (Committed 02/20/2025)
6. OL Sam Utu, 6-foot-4, 320 lbs. - Orange, California (Committed 06/09/2025)
7. QB Jett Thomalla, 6-foot-3, 205 lbs. - Omaha, Nebraska (Committed 06/17/2025)
8. DL JJ Finch, 6-foot-3, 260 lbs. - Indianapolis, Indiana (Committed 06/22/2025)
9. RB Javari Barnett, 5-foot-11, 205 lbs. - Tampa Bay, Florida (Committed 06/23/2025)
10. S Rihyael Kelley, 6-foot-3, 180 lbs. - Cincinnati, Ohio (Committed 06/23/2025)
11. SN Eli Deutsch, 6-foot-2, 225 lbs. - Franklin, Wisconsin (Committed 06/24/2025)
12. RB Ezavier Crowell, 5-foot-10, 210 lbs. - Jackson, Alabama (Committed 06/26/2025)
13. TE Mack Sutter, 6-foot-5, 230 lbs. - Dunlap, Illinois (Committed 06/26/2025)
14. LB Zay Hall, 6-foot-2, 222 lbs. - Tuscaloosa, Alabama (Committed 06/27/2025)
15. LB Xavier Griffin, 6-foot-3, 200 lbs. - Gainesville, Georgia (Committed 06/29/2025)
16. WR Owen Cabell, 6-foot-2, 201 lbs. - Nashville, Tennessee (Committed 06/30/2025)
17. WR Brian Williams, Jr., 6-foot-4, 185 lbs. - Lake Mary, Florida (Committed 07/01/2025)
18. WR Cederian Morgan, 6-foot-4, 220 lbs - Alexander City, Alabama (Committed 07/02/2025)
19. DL Nolan Wilson, 6-foot-4, 250 lbs. - Picayune, Mississippi (Committed 07/04/2025)
20. S Jireh Edwards, 6-foot-2, 210 lbs. - Baltimore, Maryland (Committed 07/05/2025)
21. QB Tayden Kaawa, 6-foot-5, 235 lbs. - Orem, Utah (Committed 07/22/2025)
22. OT Bear Fretwell, 6-foot-6, 295 lbs. - Brooklet, Georgia (Committed 07/25/25)

2027 Alabama Football Commits

1. ATH Alexander Ward, 6-foot-1, 170 lbs. - Marietta, Georgia (Committed 11/26/2024)
2. EDGE Jabarrius Garror, 6-foot-2, 200 lbs. - Mobile, Alabama (Committed 07/31/2024)
3. IOL Jatori Williams, 6-foot-5, 320 lbs. - Phenix City, Alabama (Committed 09/29/2025)

Check out the Alabama Football Recruiting Tracker to stay up to date with the 2026 class, 2027 class and beyond.