Few needs remain for 2025 Alabama Crimson Tide signing class

The 2025 Alabama Crimson Tide class has 21 verbal commits as calculated by On3. 247Sports shows Alabama with 20 commits. The difference is that the former '24 class commit, Steve Mboumoua is counted by On3. 247 does not include the 2024 junior college player in its list of Alabama commits.

The Crimson Tide has the No. 2 class according to the 247 Composite, with the second-highest player average, behind Oregon. Alabama is at 94.16 and the Ducks are at 94.53. On3 also has the Crimson Tide with the No. 2 class, but trailing Ohio State and Oregon in average player rating.

The Alabama Crimson Tide is doing well with 5-star commits, tying Ohio State with four, per On3. A better way to measure the future impact of a class is to narrow it down to the Top 50 and Top 100 players. Alabama is in great shape with seven commits in the Top 50 (Actually in the Top 47) and three more when looking at the Top 100.

What's next for Alabama Crimson Tide recruiting?

Alabama does not have many holes to fill. One or possibly two defensive linemen are needed. Another safety should meet the needs of the Secondary. Alabama would like to add a tight end and a linebacker. Filling those needs would take the class up to 25 commits. Alabama football insiders estimate the final class number to be no more than 26 or 27.

The priority targets for the Crimson Tide are linebacker, Ty Jackson and defensive lineman, Justus Terry. Jackson is a 4-star inside linebacker from Florida. Florida, FSU, and Georgia are heavily involved, but some recruiting insiders see Alabama as the leader. 5-Star, Terry is on every top team's list of top recruits. Most projections have the Georgia Bulldogs way ahead of the pack, to land Terry.

What will happen in details impossible to predict are many flips between now and December. Alabama might lose a player or two. Often that means Alabama will land someone better. Crimson Tide running back commit, Anthony Rogers might be one to flip. Georgia, Ohio State, Florida, and Auburn are threats to flip Rogers. What Alabama cannot control is the 2024 running back roster has five guys who can all return for the 2025 season. AK Dear takes the number to six. Will Rogers be willing to become possibly a seventh Alabama running back next season?

It's a long way to December. Recruiting is always a priority but something more pressing begins soon.