Colton Johnson, a 6‑foot‑4, 230‑pound tight end from Upperman High School in Tennessee, is slated to take an official visit to the Alabama Crimson Tide this weekend. The trip comes as the recruit’s profile continues to rise after a standout 2025 season in which he amassed 36 receptions for 615 yards and six touchdowns.
Johnson, who holds offers from Alabama, Auburn, Oregon, Ohio State, Tennessee and several other powerhouse programs, says he is eager to meet the people within Alabama’s football operation and get a feel for the program’s culture. “I want to get to know the people in the Alabama football program and see the culture around it,” he explained.
The visit marks the latest step in a recruitment dialogue that began when Alabama extended an offer in March. Since then, contact between the Tide and the tight end has been consistent, and Johnson has repeatedly praised the Alabama football program, describing it as one of the best in the nation.
The Visit’s Implications
For Alabama, securing Johnson would reinforce its already deep tight‑end room and signal continued dominance in the SEC recruiting landscape. The Crimson Tide’s ability to attract top talent like Johnson underscores the program’s ongoing appeal to elite prospects across the country.
Meanwhile, other programs remain in the mix, but the consistency of Alabama’s outreach and the recruit’s expressed admiration for the school’s football culture suggest that the visit could be a decisive factor in his ultimate choice.