Nick Saban, Kalen DeBoer and Alabama Football
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Alabama football put in work on the recruiting trail in June. Coming into the month with five members of the class, the Crimson Tide landed 15 commitments, eight of which came in the final nine days of the month. As of June 30, Alabama has the No. 8 recruiting class nationally per 247Sports' composite rankings.
Georgia football added to an already impressive 2026 defensive class on Wednesday. This team beating Alabama and Oregon for this talent.
Kalen DeBoer and his Alabama football staff have been recruiting up to the Crimson Tide standard in recent days. UA’s 2026 class of commitments has flown up the national rankings, currently sitting fifth in the nation according to 247Sports’ composite ratings.
Since the beginning of June, Alabama has gone from five players in its 2026 recruiting class to 17 hard commitments. The latest came on Wednesday in five-star receiver Cederian Morgan from Benjamin Russell High School in Alexander City. Morgan chose the Crimson Tide over Auburn, Georgia, Florida, Clemson and Colorado.
Alabama landed its third five-star commitment in the 2026 recruiting class Wednesday when Alexander City, Alabama wide receiver Cederian Morgan announced his decision. The 6-foot-4, 210-pound prospect continues the Crimson Tide's recruiting surge, choosing Alabama over Auburn, Clemson, Colorado, Florida and Georgia.
The USC Trojans are one of the few teams in the country that have multiple five-star commits in the recruiting class of 2026. USC is joined by the Alabama Crims
Cabell is a three-star recruit, according to 247Sports. He is the #1,046 player in the 2026 recruiting class, the #165 WR and the #37 player in the state of Tennessee. Cabell currently attends CPA High School in Nashville, TN. He does have an offer from Tennessee, but Alabama was the right fit.
Alabama football recruiting spending increased by 82.2% in fiscal year 2024, the first with Kalen DeBoer as head coach. While Alabama's spending is among the highest nationally, some coaches emphasize responsible spending and prioritizing relationships in recruiting.
Winton Woods High School in Cincinnati has become a pipeline for Alabama football, with multiple players committing to the Crimson Tide. Kelley chose Alabama due to its strong culture and development opportunities, citing Calhoun's positive experience after transferring from Utah.