Alabama Football lands first commitment in 2026 recruiting class

The Alabama Football team has landed its first commitment in the 2026 recruiting class. Kalen DeBoer and his staff have landed four-star defensive back Jamarrion Gordon, a four-star recruit out of the state of Alabama. Gordon is ranked as the 18th-ranked cornerback in the recruiting class, the 10th-ranked player in Alabama, and the 214th-ranked player in the class. Gordon chose the Crimson Tide over several SEC Schools including LSU, Georgia, and Tennessee while he held 20 scholarship offers.

The Crimson Tide once held a commitment from guard Zykie Helton but, Gordon now becomes the first commitment in what will be Kalen DeBoer's first true recruiting class without Nick Saban's help. Playing a massive role in landing Jamarrion Gordon was new defensive backs coach Maurice Linguist, one of the more underrated recruiters in the country.

While the 2026 recruiting class is a long way away from signing landing a commitment from Gordon is massive for Alabama. Kalen DeBoer has landed another top player in Alabama which could help keep other top players home.

When the rankings become final near National Signing Day, Gordon's talents may make him the top defensive back in the class. Recruiting sites differ on which position Gordon will play in college as he currently plays cornerback but, could translate better as a safety.

Heavy Recruiting Months Lie Ahead

As the Summer approaches, the next few months will be massive for recruiting as some of the Nation's best players will make their way to Tuscaloosa. The Alabama Football team currently holds the Nation's seventh-ranked recruiting class in the 2025 recruiting class. Kalen DeBoer and his staff still need a commitment from a quarterback in the 2025 class while several other positions could use some depth.