2026 Early Signing Day

[sanjosecrimson]

Hi guys. with ESD on December 3rd, I think we need a thread on who is signing, possibly flipping/ or flips, or waiting till February to sign.

 

[sanjosecrimson]

Four-star WR Samson Gash to wait for second signing period

Detroit Catholic Central WR Samson Gash updates his recruitment plans.

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one of our possible flips is waiting to sign in February.

 

[CB4]

Four-star WR Samson Gash to wait for second signing period

Detroit Catholic Central WR Samson Gash updates his recruitment plans.

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one of our possible flips is waiting to sign in February.

@sanjosecrimson are we looking solid in terms of holding current commitments? BTW thanks for all you do!

 

[TheRealPokeChop]

@sanjosecrimson are we looking solid in terms of holding current commitments? BTW thanks for all you do!

Most think williams (wr) will sign elsewhere if we get gash.

I think its possible that barber may make things interesting also. May be down to gash or barber for that spot.

Everyone else seems to be on board to sign. But who knows how coaching shake ups effect things

 

[sanjosecrimson]

DL Finch has been CB to Tennessee. $$$ was a factor of course.
RB Barnette may flip to Illinois. he had academic concerns as well.

 

[sanjosecrimson]

Most think williams (wr) will sign elsewhere if we get gash.

I think its possible that barber may make things interesting also. May be down to gash or barber for that spot.

Everyone else seems to be on board to sign. But who knows how coaching shake ups effect things

Williams was almost committed to USF before the Bama offer. most think he will sign with auburn.

 

[sanjosecrimson]

@sanjosecrimson are we looking solid in terms of holding current commitments? BTW thanks for all you do!

no problem! yes we will hold on to our top commitments. Nolan Wilson is one to watch regarding our top commitments. I think he will stick with Bama come tomorrow.

 

[BamaMoon]

Is there a list of recruits we are expecting to sign?

Also, while it's being discussed in a thread on the football board, what about the players we are targeting in the portal for schools that are having coaching changes?

 

[sanjosecrimson]

Fast-rising, in-state defender quickly becoming name to know with Early Signing Period around the corner

An offer was extended to EDGE Malique Franklin this week, a source tells Bama247.

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Malique Franklin, Daphne , Edge

Multi-sport athlete who has played basketball and competed in track and field. ----- TRACK & FIELD - Recorded a junior shot put rep of 40-10.5. Also got...

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one to watch.

 

[TheRealPokeChop]

DL Finch has been CB to Tennessee. $$$ was a factor of course.
RB Barnette may flip to Illinois. he had academic concerns as well.

Here is his likely replacement it will underwhelm the board given rankings but he and finch have about the same upside and this kid is in state for folks who really care. If we get him itll mean beating out Oklahoma and Ga tech.

Malique' Franklin - Daphne - Edge

Explore Malique' Franklin's athlete profile at On3.com. Get news and insights into his playing career, statistics, and achievements in sports.

www.on3.com

 

[TheRealPokeChop]

Is there a list of recruits we are expecting to sign?

Also, while it's being discussed in a thread on the football board, what about the players we are targeting in the portal for schools that are having coaching changes?

I think with the exception of williams barnette and finch. Everyone commited now will be signing tomorrow I couod be wrong.

Ive seen a list but havent been able to track it down.

 

[BamaMoon]

I think with the exception of williams barnette and finch. Everyone commited now will be signing tomorrow I couod be wrong.

Ive seen a list but havent been able to track it down.

Found this:

Alabama 2026 Football Commits

Alabama

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[TheRealPokeChop]

Also signing day is a 3 day period. Starts Wednesday ends friday. Id expect most will be in Wednesday but its possible we wait on a few til friday

 

[sanjosecrimson]

Is there a list of recruits we are expecting to sign?

Also, while it's being discussed in a thread on the football board, what about the players we are targeting in the portal for schools that are having coaching changes?

Official transfer portal thread***

Official transfer portal thread***

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4 pages long at the moment, but its updated daily.

 

[jjv0004]

Illinois seems to think they are getting Owen Cabell and Javari Barnett.

 

[TheRealPokeChop]

Illinois seems to think they are getting Owen Cabell and Javari Barnett.

Haven't heard anything about Cabell but barnett is very likely, almost certain.

 

[sanjosecrimson]

Illinois seems to think they are getting Owen Cabell and Javari Barnett.

I haven't seen or read anything on Cabell.

 

[TheRealPokeChop]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1995931600375480616

 

[TiderJack]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1995931600375480616

Just watched his highlight video and like his speed off the edge and upside.

 

[TiderJack]

Illinois seems to think they are getting Owen Cabell and Javari Barnett.

Barnett flipped from Illinois to us so would not be shocked if he flipped back. Heard nothing on Cabell either.