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Alabama football received an early Christmas gift Tuesday in the form of a 2026 commitment.
Zyan Gibson, a four-star cornerback out of Gadsden, Alabama, announced his commitment to Alabama, choosing the Crimson Tide over Tennessee, Miami and Auburn.
Standing at 5-foot-11, 177 pounds, Gibson is listed as the No. 72 player and the No. 7 cornerback in the 2026 class. He is the fourth-ranked Alabama prospect.
Gibson is the only 2026 player currently committed to Alabama. He is the first Gadsden player to join an Alabama recruiting class since three-star safety Dre Kirkpatrick Jr. in 2024, whose father, Dre Kirkpatrick Sr., also played at Gadsden and played at Alabama.
Zyan Gibson commitment analysis: What it means for Alabama football
Gadsden City defensive back Zyan Gibson (7) is tackled by several Hillcrest High players on a kickoff return Friday, Sept. 29, 2023, Hillcrest High School.
Gibson restarts Alabama’s recruiting efforts in 2026.
Carrollton, Georgia four-star offensive lineman Zykie Helton initially started the Crimson Tide’s 2026 class on July 9, 2023 before ending his commitment March 16.
Helton was followed by a commitment by Jackson, Alabama four-star safety Jamarrion Gordon that lasted just over two months, a commitment by Carrollton four-star cornerback Dorian Barney that lasted nearly six months, and a commitment from Birmingham four-star defensive lineman Vodney Cleveland that lasted a month and a half.
Gibson has the talent of an Alabama-targeted cornerback, recording 37 tackles while he was rarely targeted in the passing game as a junior at Gadsden City.
But Gibson also represents a continued effort for Alabama to push its focus on in-state recruiting, something the Crimson Tide was admittedly behind in in 2026, missing out on each of the top 11 in-state targets in 2025, and landing only two Alabama natives…
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Author : The Tuscaloosa News
Publish date : 2024-12-24 20:34:00
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