Under head coach Kalen DeBoer, the Alabama Crimson Tide have done extremely well to lock down the No. 2 overall recruiting class in the nation for the 2026 cycle, per 247Sports.
After legendary head coach Nick Saban left the Crimson Tide two seasons ago, the question in everyone’s mind was whether DeBoer would be able to match Saban’s recruiting. Seeing the results of the 2026 recruiting class, it seems DeBoer was the perfect candidate to replace Saban.
Alabama Football Recruiting
Kalen DeBoer has signed 27 prospects, including four five-stars and 11 four-stars. They are behind USC in national rankings, which topped the 2026 recruiting class. Some of the most notable additions are linebacker Xavier Griffin, running back Ezavier Crowell, and cornerback Jorden Edmonds.
Top Defensive Additions
- Xavier Griffin (EDGE, 5-star, No. 14 overall)
- Jireh Edwards (Safety, 5-star, No. 37 overall)
- Jorden Edmonds (CB, 5-star, No. 20 overall)
- Zyan Gibson (CB, 4-star)
- Jamarion Matthews (DL, 4-star)
- Corey Howard Jr. (DL)
- Rihyael Kelley (Safety)
- Mhari Johnson (EDGE)
- Zay Hall (LB)
- Malique Franklin (EDGE, Signed LOI)
- Nolan Wilson (DL, Signed LOI)
Quarterbacks
- Jett Thomalla (QB, 5-star)
- Tayden-Evan Kaawa (QB)
Running Backs
- EJ Crowell (RB, 5-star, No. 18 overall)
- Trae’shawn Brown (RB)
Wide Receivers / Tight Ends
- Cederian Morgan (WR, 5-star)
- Maurice Mathis Jr. (WR)
- Tyler Henderson (WR, JUCO)Mack Sutter (TE, 4-star)
- Aubrey Walker (WR, Signed LOI)
High School Offensive Line Additions
- Bryson Cooley (OT)
- Chris Booker (IOL)
- Bear Fretwell (OT, Signed LOI)
- Jared Doughty (OT, Signed LOI)
With 17 transfers, Alabama has assembled one of the nation’s deepest talent pools.
Key Transfer Portal OL Additions
- Ty Haywood (OT, transferred from Michigan)
- Nick Brooks (IOL, transferred from Texas)
- Jayvin James (OT, transferred from Mississippi State)
- Ethan Fields (IOL, transferred from Ole Miss)
- Racin Delgatty (IOL, transferred from Cal Poly)
- Kaden Strayhorn (IOL, transferred from Michigan)
- Tyrell Miller (JUCO IOL)
Biggest Transfer Additions
- Noah Rogers (WR, transferred from NC State)
- Desmond Umeozulu (EDGE, transferred from South Carolina)
- Terrance Green (DL, transferred from Oregon)
- Devan Thompkins (DL, transferred from USC)
- Khalifa Keith (RB, transferred from Appalachian State)
- Caleb Woodson (LB, transferred from Virginia Tech)
- Josh Ford (TE, transferred from Oklahoma State)
- Lorcan Quinn (K, transferred from Marshall)
- Carmelo O’Neal (S, transferred from Mercer)
- Kedrick Bingley-Jones (DL, transferred from Mississippi State)
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