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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.
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.
The Alabama Crimson Tide secured a significant commitment on June 27 when four-star wide receiver Osani Gayles pledged to the 2027 recruiting class, marking the first receiver pledge and adding depth to a class already anchored by five-star quarterback Elijah Haven.
Jeremiah Beverly, a three‑star edge rusher from Tuscaloosa, has pledged to join Alabama’s 2027 recruiting class, bringing a promising pass‑rush outlook to the Crimson Tide.
Four‑star offensive tackle Antonio Berry chose the Rebels over a field that included Alabama, Florida and Kentucky, adding to a pipeline of elite linemen that includes Mitchell Turner and Ben'Jarvius Shumaker.
A single day saw a recruit flip twice, a high‑profile coach lose a commit, and several power programs secure key additions to their 2026 classes.
Stafford Willis, a highly rated interior lineman from Arab High School, pledged to Alabama, rejecting offers from South Carolina and Virginia Tech. His commitment is viewed as a significant win for the program’s ongoing recruiting dominance.
After an official visit, Willis announced his pledge to the University of Alabama, becoming the twelfth member of the 2027 recruiting class and the only offensive lineman committed so far.
Alabama’s 2027 recruiting class gains its first offensive lineman as Stafford Willis, a 6‑foot‑5, 290‑pound prospect, chooses the Crimson Tide over several Power Five programs.
With eight early pledges already in hand, Alabama is chasing six high‑profile recruits whose decisions next week could define the trajectory of the 2027 class.