2026 Recruiting

[sanjosecrimson]

I haven't kept up with recruiting as of late. The family and I are out of the country on summer vacation. I appreciate all the posters on keeping the fans in the loop. I do agree that summer recruiting is heating up ,pun intended, and Bama is shooting for the Top 3 class when it's all said and done.

 

[sanjosecrimson]

CBs just came in for jj Finch to alabama. Wiltfong and on3s bama folks have him to Bama now instead of lsu

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Finch has a very high ceiling and no way will he remain a 3 star., his impressive offer list begs to differ. The kid looks like he's 30 years old ! Wait until he fills out his body. This will be a big up regardless of rankings.

 

[Tideflyer]

Finch has a very high ceiling and no way will he remain a 3 star., his impressive offer list begs to differ. The kid looks like he's 30 years old ! Wait until he fills out his body. This will be a big up regardless of rankings.

Pretty impressive offer list for a 3* , for sure.

 

[sanjosecrimson]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1936617238922231829

Who could this be?
Finch I'm thinking since his commitment date is June 22.

 

[TheRealPokeChop]

Finch to Bama

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1936801744530423951

 

[TiderJack]

I haven't kept up with recruiting as of late. The family and I are out of the country on summer vacation. I appreciate all the posters on keeping the fans in the loop. I do agree that summer recruiting is heating up ,pun intended, and Bama is shooting for the Top 3 class when it's all said and done.

Good for you SJC and have fun!

 

[TiderJack]

Finch to Bama

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1936801744530423951

Just watched his highlight video and he can run for a big man. Welcome and RTR JJ!

 

[TheRealPokeChop]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1937166823650193859

 

[some_al_fan]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1937166823650193859

Interesting.
Does it mean that we think Crowell won’t sign with us?

Of course, getting 2 RBs this cycle is reasonable as well

 

[sanjosecrimson]

Interesting.
Does it mean that we think Crowell won’t sign with us?

Of course, getting 2 RBs this cycle is reasonable as well

Crowell is all Bama!

 

[TheRealPokeChop]

Interesting.
Does it mean that we think Crowell won’t sign with us?

Of course, getting 2 RBs this cycle is reasonable as well

Does not impact Crowell at all.

Needed two backs in the class.

We have two true seniors and the portal can taketh.

This is a really solid pickup by the way reminds me of Brian Robinson a bit.

 

[TiderJack]

I wanted to re-post these recruits and commit dates since they all will happen in the next 2-3 weeks and I added a couple. This does not include 5* Edge Tank Jones from Mobile who has not said when he will commit but we are in good shape on.

• 5-star RB Ezavier Crowell - June 26
• 4-star OT Malachi Lee - June 27
• 4-star IOL Deacon Schmitt - June 28
• 5-star LB Xavier Griffin - June 29
• 5-star WR Cederian Morgan - July 2
• 4-star DL Emanuel Ruffin - July 4
• 5-star S Jireh Edwards - July 5
• 4-star LB Nick Abrams II - July 16

 

[TheRealPokeChop]

One more flip today. Will be a good second safety in the class with edwards (assuming he picks bama which we believe he will)

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1937243455081644499

 

[BamaMoon]

Wow, Coach loves him some tall safeties!

 

[Joefus]

Interesting.
Does it mean that we think Crowell won’t sign with us?

Of course, getting 2 RBs this cycle is reasonable as well

I would assume (hope) this is a depth take. He’s barely top 500

 

[TiderJack]

Wow, Coach loves him some tall safeties!

We have a lot of tall CB also. We are going to have the tallest secondary ever.

 

[TiderJack]

I would assume (hope) this is a depth take. He’s barely top 500

That will change. The Bama bump is coming.

 

[TiderJack]

I wanted to re-post these recruits and commit dates since they all will happen in the next 2-3 weeks and I added a couple. This does not include 5* Edge Tank Jones from Mobile who has not said when he will commit but we are in good shape on.

• 5-star RB Ezavier Crowell - June 26
• 4-star OT Malachi Lee - June 27
• 4-star IOL Deacon Schmitt - June 28
• 5-star LB Xavier Griffin - June 29
• 5-star WR Cederian Morgan - July 2
• 4-star DL Emanuel Ruffin - July 4
• 5-star S Jireh Edwards - July 5
• 4-star LB Nick Abrams II - July 16

I left one out. 4* TE Mack Sutter announcing on June 26.

 

[TheRealPokeChop]

I would assume (hope) this is a depth take. He’s barely top 500

Gotta let go of what you used to know about recruiting.he came to camp, worked out and from all reports blew it up. Ran a 4.4 and was teammates with Justin Hill fwiw and had players pushing hard to get him commited.

NIL Changed it but The house settlement has changed it again.

Usc has 30 commits and the number one class, 10 of them are 3 stars.

Thats how everyone has to recruit now.

If you only want 4 and 5 stars we will have a roster of 60 players, because that's all you will be able to afford. There is effectively a salary cap now.

We have to PAY 105 players from revenue share and then NIL on top.

Recruiting will be like this now.

Also don't be hyper focused on rankings. Dude came to bamas camp and got a comittable offer on site.

Hes a developmental guy, but thats what we need at safety for next year.

 

[Padreruf]

Gotta let go of what you used to know about recruiting.he came to camp, worked out and from all reports blew it up. Ran a 4.4 and was teammates with Justin Hill fwiw and had players pushing hard to get him commited.

NIL Changed it but The house settlement has changed it again.

Usc has 30 commits and the number one class, 10 of them are 3 stars.

Thats how everyone has to recruit now.

If you only want 4 and 5 stars we will have a roster of 60 players, because that's all you will be able to afford. There is effectively a salary cap now.

We have to PAY 105 players from revenue share and then NIL on top.

Recruiting will be like this now.

Also don't be hyper focused on rankings. Dude came to bamas camp and got a comittable offer on site.

Hes a developmental guy, but thats what we need at safety for next year.

Very good synopsis from where I sit...thanks!