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IMG Academy 4-Star wide receiver commits to Alabama

IMG Academy 4-Star wide receiver commits to Alabama

Osani Gayles has announced a verbal commitment to the Alabama Crimson Tide. He chose the Tide over Notre Dame, Stanford, Tennessee and Washington. Gayles attends IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida, and he is a member of the 2027 recruiting class.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / ESPN / June 27

ESPN 300 wideout Gayles chooses Crimson Tide

Alabama's thin 2027 recruiting class received a needed jolt Saturday when the Crimson Tide secured a commitment from four-star pass receiver Osani Gayles.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / June 27
Alabama Lands Commitment from Top Offensive Target

Alabama Lands Commitment from Top Offensive Target

Four-star receiver Osani Gayles announced his commitment to Alabama. It seemed the IMG Academy prospect had been trending towards Alabama, and he now becomes Alabama’s 13th commitment in the 2027 class.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / June 27
Alabama freshman linebacker says he has put on 25 pounds, can bench more than 400 pounds since enrolling

Alabama freshman linebacker says he has put on 25 pounds, can bench more than 400 pounds since enrolling

Xavier Griffin has put on some weight and feels he has gotten stronger since enrolling at the University of Alabama. Griffin is a former five-star recruit.

Multiple college football teams trying to get into great position with Wetumpka 6-foot-5 offensive weapon

Multiple college football teams trying to get into great position with Wetumpka 6-foot-5 offensive weapon

Kaleb Ballard has a long list of college football programs hoping to be his choice in the future. Ballard is a 2028 prospect, and he attends Wetumpka High School in Alabama.

Paul Finebaum News / CFB-HQ on SI / June 27
Paul Finebaum Reveals It’s ‘Next to Impossible’ for Historic SEC Program to Return

Paul Finebaum Reveals It’s ‘Next to Impossible’ for Historic SEC Program to Return

The Alabama Crimson Tide have been known for their defense for a little more than two decades. That was in large part due to Nick Saban. Since he took over as head coach before the 2007 season, the team has been a defensive-minded, hard-nose football team.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / June 26

Can Alabama Become the Most-Hated Football Team? The Joe Gaither Show

Let's fire up a Friday edition of "The Joe Gaither Show on BamaCentral" with Theo Fernandez as we talk about the Crimson Tide's standing in the college football world, the recruiting class and two stories involving Alabama's rivals.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / AL.com / June 26
Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / June 26
Alabama Lands Commitment from Local Four-star Prospect

Alabama Lands Commitment from Local Four-star Prospect

Jeremiah Beverly announced his commitment to the Alabama Crimson Tide, becoming Alabama’s 12th commit of its 2027 class. Beverly is a four-star defensive lineman according to ESPN, and is right in Alabama’s backyard at Hillcrest High School in Tuscaloosa.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / June 26
Tuscaloosa 4-Star Edge commits to Alabama

Tuscaloosa 4-Star Edge commits to Alabama

Jeremiah Beverly has announced a commitment to Alabama football. Beverly attends Hilcrest High School in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, and his commitment gives the Tide 12 2027 commits.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / June 26
Alabama football enters 2026 with national title expectations but several unanswered questions on both sides of the ball

Alabama football enters 2026 with national title expectations but several unanswered questions on both sides of the ball

The Alabama Crimson Tide enters 2026 with some usual hype, but even more question marks. Just how good will Kalen DeBoer’s squad be? Alabama Crimson Tide football enters the 2026 college football season carrying the weight of its brand’s expectations while staring down significant roster concerns.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / June 26
Alabama Edge target set to announce commitment decision

Alabama Edge target set to announce commitment decision

Jeremiah Beverly is set to announce his commitment decision on Tuesday. Beverly attends Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa High School in Alabama, and he is a member of the 2027 recruiting class.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / June 25

Which Transfer Will Make Biggest Impact for Alabama Football in 2026? Just a Minute

Welcome to BamaCentral’s "Just a Minute," a video series featuring Alabama Crimson Tide on SI's beat writers. Multiple times per week, the writers will group up or film solo to provide their take on a topic concerning the Crimson Tide or the landscape of college sports.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / June 25
The Five Highest-Rated Alabama Players in EA Sports College Football 27

The Five Highest-Rated Alabama Players in EA Sports College Football 27

News about the EA Sports College Football 27 video game continues to break, and with exactly two weeks until it launches worldwide (seven days until early access for MVP+ members), many of the ratings categories have been revealed.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Viral Sports News / June 22
Former Alabama Star Basketball Player Has Reportedly Died

Former Alabama Star Basketball Player Has Reportedly Died

Mikhail Torrance, a talented guard who starred for the University of Alabama basketball team and built a lengthy professional career abroad, has passed away at the age of 37.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / A to Z Sports / June 22
Alabama Crimson Tide makes up for 2027 recruiting battle loss over the weekend with another huge addition at cornerback

Alabama Crimson Tide makes up for 2027 recruiting battle loss over the weekend with another huge addition at cornerback

The Alabama Crimson Tide suffered a huge loss on Friday when 2027 corner John Meredith chose the Texas Longhorns instead, but Alabama quickly rebounded with another lengthy addition in the defensive backfield.

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