Things have been quiet in recent weeks for Alabama football on the recruiting trail, at least in terms of commitments. Kalen DeBoer and company are still holding steady with three players committed in the 2026 class, though they have set up a ton of visits with some of the most elite prospects in the country.
It's a matter of when, not if, Alabama gets on a roll on the recruiting trail and starts reeling in elite prospects in this cycle. They are in the mix for quite a few, though the process is still early with Early Signing Day still nearly nine months away.
Rivals.com recruiting expert Adam Gorney made some bold predictions on Tuesday, offering his predictions for where the Top 50 players in this class ultimately land.
There's good news and bad news in there for Crimson Tide fans as some high-level recruits are projected to land in Tuscaloosa while others Alabama is involved with are expected to land elsewhere.
The biggest name predicted to land with Alabama is 5-star Mobile, AL edge rusher Anthony Jones. Jones is the 10th ranked player in the 247 composite rankings and the top player in the state of Alabama.
Jones is considered an Alabama lean, though his recruitment is likely an in-state battle between Alabama and Auburn. Georgia and LSU remain in pursuit, but most experts consider it to be a fight between the Tide and Tigers.
Another fight between the Tide and Tigers for an elite in-state prospect is being waged for WR Cederrian Morgan who, depending on where you look, is considered a lean to both schools. Gorney currently predicts Auburn to land the star WR, though that battle is far from over.
Two other Top 50 recruits projected to land with Alabama
Recently re-classified 5-star RB Ezavier Crowell and 5-star CB Jorden Edmonds are both predicted to land with the Crimson Tide as well.
Crowell is a Jackson, Alabama native and has been a high priority for DeBoer and company from the jump. He's the No. 2 ranked RB in the 247 composite rankings and the third best player in the state behind Jones and Morgan.
Alabama has led with Edmonds for a while and he could be the next commitment to join the Crimson Tide's class. DB coach Mo Linguist has led the charge in his recruitment. Edmonds is a 5-star in the composite rankings and the No. 1 ranked CB in the country.
Alabama is involved with quite a few other uncommitted prospects in the Rivals Top 50, including ATH Brandon Arrington, CB Elbert Hill, S Jireh Edwards, WR Boobie Feaster, and TE Kaiden Prothro.
The Crimson Tide has also been working to flip 5-star QB Faizon Brandon away from Tennessee.