
The Rising Market for High School Football Stars
Top recruits are now securing six‑figure guarantees before their first college game, prompting coaches to balance cash with on‑field impact.
Latest Slidescroller coverage mentioning Devan Thompkins across Football, Baseball.

Top recruits are now securing six‑figure guarantees before their first college game, prompting coaches to balance cash with on‑field impact.

The arrest of Terrion Arnold in Tampa and Alabama's evolving 2026 roster illustrate a year of both criminal scrutiny and athletic anticipation.
Florida State will test its mettle on Sept. 19, 2026, when it visits Alabama in a rematch of last season’s surprise triumph. With the Crimson Tide reshaping their roster under coach Kalen DeBoer, the Seminoles hope to prove their victory was no fluke.

The latest episode of Roll Pod features Mike Rodak, Alex Scarborough and Brett Greenberg drafting Alabama prospects, with Zabien Brown opening the proceedings as the first overall pick.

After a 2025 season marked by key losses and a playoff breakthrough, Alabama is poised for a turnaround as new talent steps into pivotal roles.

CBS Sports analysts highlight Alabama’s newest defensive lineman, Devan Thompkins, as a potential breakout star for the 2026 season, citing his impressive 2025 stats and versatility.
The program is betting on a revamped defensive line to anchor a dominant defense, with returning veterans, strategic rotations and promising freshmen all in the mix.
Alabama’s defensive line is undergoing a transformation for the 2026 season, as veteran transfers are brought in to restore sack production that has been absent since 2016.

Alabama’s baseball team sits atop a weather‑delayed matchup, needing just six more outs to lock a spot in the Men’s College World Series. Meanwhile, football recruits and a highly anticipated basketball opener add depth to the Crimson Tide’s upcoming season.

The Southeastern Conference is entering a new chapter, driven by a wave of portal transfers and unprecedented roster turnover that has opened doors for fresh talent.

Indiana leads the latest preseason top 25, with Oregon, Ohio State and a host of other programs rounding out the early rankings. Key players and coaching storylines promise a competitive year.

Alabama’s Crimson Tide will rely on a handful of position coaches to reshape the offense and special teams ahead of the 2026 campaign.

Alabama’s defense has upgraded its run‑stopping identity, but upcoming matchups against Texas A&M, Georgia, Mississippi State and Auburn will reveal how quickly the new system can handle elite rushing attacks.

Bleacher Report’s David Kenyon predicts USC and Michigan as "sell" picks for the 2026 College Football Playoff due to tough schedules and roster changes.