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Alabama landed its third five-star commitment in the 2026 recruiting class Wednesday when Alexander City, Alabama wide receiver Cederian Morgan announced his decision. The 6-foot-4, 210-pound prospect continues the Crimson Tide’s recruiting surge, choosing Alabama over Auburn, Clemson, Colorado, Florida and Georgia.
Morgan ranks as the No. 2 wide receiver and No. 11 overall prospect nationally in the 2026 class, per 247Sports, and is the top-ranked player in Alabama. The Crimson Tide has already landed the top prospects from Georgia, Illinois and Nebraska in this cycle.
Alabama has surged in the national recruiting rankings, rising to No. 6 after adding its latest five-star commitment. The Crimson Tide now boast 17 commitments in the 2026 class. Just before the start of the summer dead period for visits, Alabama was outside the top 40 nationally in the team recruiting rankings.
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Morgan is the 11th prospect to commit to Alabama since June 9 and the second five-star in that span, joining Gainesville, Georgia linebacker Xavier Griffin, who committed Sunday. Marietta, Georgia cornerback Jorden Edmonds — another five-star — pledged back in March.
Morgan’s final official visit was to Alabama in mid-June, as the Crimson Tide seemingly made a lasting impression…
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Author : Cody Nagel
Publish date : 2025-07-02 17:55:00
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