Which 2026 recruit will commit to Alabama football next? 17 Crimson Tide targets to know

Zyan Gibson may not be the most vocal Alabama football recruit. But he’s doing his share of recruiting.

The 2026 Alabama cornerback commit name-dropped five-star wide receiver Cederian Morgan as a target to join the Crimson Tide, while also sending social media messages at California athlete Brandon Arrington, Georgia tight end Heze Kent, Jackson, Alabama running back Ezavier Crowell, Mississippi wide receiver Tristen Keys and Tennessee quarterback Jared Curtis.

Will Alabama secure all these major 2026 targets? The Crimson Tide will try its best with Kalen DeBoer and the coaching staff traveling the country and visiting numerous prospects.

Where does the Crimson Tide stand? Here are names Alabama fans should know in the 2026 recruiting class.

QB Jared Curtis

Nashville Christian’s Jared Curtis (2) runs in a touchdown against Columbia Academy during the first quarter of the Division II-A championship game at Finley Stadium in Chattanooga, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024.

Jared Curtis is the belle of the ball as far as 2026 quarterbacks. And Alabama is in the running as one of six finalists with Oregon, Ohio State, South Carolina, Auburn and Georgia, which he was previously committed to. The Crimson Tide already has a five-star waiting in the wings in Keelon Russell, but DeBoer, Nick Sheridan and the Crimson Tide are still in the fight for Curtis, visiting the Tennessee quarterback during the January contact period.

WR Tristen Keys

Hattiesburg’s Tristen Keys (5) returns for the Tigers during play against Grenada in the MHSAA 6A championship game in Hattiesburg, Miss., Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024.

Alabama has heard this story before: A five-star Mississippi wide receiver that could headline the Crimson Tide’s recruiting class. Alabama fell short with Caleb Cunningham in 2025, but currently remains in the hunt with Tristen Keys in…


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Author : The Tuscaloosa News

Publish date : 2025-02-07 09:02:00

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