I think the better way to illustrate the value of playing for Alabama is to look at the quality of the teams over the years who didn't have Bryant or Saban as Head Coach. Those were the kids playing for Bama.
When I was a kid I wanted nothing more than to grow up to play for Coach Bryant not necessarily Alabama, although they were synonymous at the time. Alot kids have felt the same way about Saban over the years. Nothing wrong with that.
But without Bryant or Saban, Alabama is an average 8-9 win team in its history...
Alabama needs to improve this track more than anything. Then you get kids coming regardless who the coach is because it's obvious you know how to get good coaches to come to the school. This means top notch facilities, well-funded NIL, active alumni, fervent fanbase, and NFL track record.