
Alabama Secures Commitment from Selma Wide Receiver Cedrick Simmons, Flipping from Auburn
Three‑star receiver Cedrick Simmons, once committed to Auburn, has pledged to Alabama, highlighting the growing impact of the Iron Bowl on national recruiting.
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Three‑star receiver Cedrick Simmons, once committed to Auburn, has pledged to Alabama, highlighting the growing impact of the Iron Bowl on national recruiting.

Hayden Stepp, a four-star cornerback from Nevada, announced his commitment to the Oregon Ducks, rejecting finalists Alabama and California. The decision highlights a competitive recruiting landscape as both programs secure key pieces for the upcoming cycle.

Osani Gayles, a top California prospect, announced his pledge to Alabama on Tuesday, a move that lifts the Tide’s 2027 class and signals strong confidence from elite analysts.
Tyler Younger, a 6‑foot‑5, 230‑pound edge rusher from Greater Atlanta Christian School, announced his pledge to Alabama, becoming the tenth member of the Crimson Tide’s 2027 class and the third Georgia prospect to do so.

Q'Mari Hudson, a 6‑foot‑5, 300‑pound lineman, committed to Tennessee, spurning Virginia and Virginia Tech, and boosting the Volunteers' 2027 recruiting haul.

Nigel Newkirk, a consensus four-star running back from Gainesville High School, has pledged to Alabama, joining a 2027 class that already features Elijah Haven and Kenneth Simon II.

Alabama's 2027 football recruiting class received a boost when four-star running back Nigel Newkirk announced his commitment after an official visit to Tuscaloosa.

Alabama is leveraging a wave of high‑profile visits and early commitments to build momentum for the upcoming 2026 season.

Alabama's off‑season recruiting surge brings a wave of top‑rated prospects, from five‑star quarterback Elijah Haven to five‑star wideout Monshun Sales, as the Crimson Tide aims to solidify its 2027 class before the June 21 quiet‑period deadline.

The recent 865Live recruiting event in Knoxville gave prospects a firsthand look at campus life and the coaching staff, featuring a roster of elite recruits including five‑star standouts.
The Crimson Tide's upcoming 2027 recruiting class will be smaller but more focused, targeting key in-state prospects at quarterback, running back, wide receiver and defensive line.