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How far Alabama climbed in 2026 recruiting rankings after Jireh Edwards commitment

Alabama secured its fourth five-star prospect in the 2026 football recruiting class over the July 4th weekend when blue-chip safety Jireh Edwards announced his commitment to the Crimson Tide’s elite class.

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Alabama Adds 5-Star Safety Jireh Edwards to 2026 Class

Kalen DeBoer and the Alabama coaching staff continued to roll on Saturday as the Crimson Tide added its 18th commitment of the 2026 class, landing 5-Star safety Jireh Edwards over the likes of Oregon, Georgia, Auburn and many more.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Roll 'Bama Roll / July 5

COMMIT: Another Day, Another 5-Star for Alabama

The criticism of the Crimson Tide’s 2026 Class has been pushed aside. Independence Day 2025 has past, but there are still fireworks going off in Tuscaloosa.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / July 4

Coach of New Alabama Bandit Commit Breaks Down His Skillset, Background

On a holiday known for fireworks, Alabama sparked one of its own on the recruiting trail, landing a commitment from 4-star edge rusher Nolan Wilson of Picayune Memorial (Miss.), home of the Maroon Tide.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / July 4

Alabama Earns Commitment from 4-Star DL Nolan Wilson

The hot streak on the recruiting trail continued for Kalen DeBoer and the Crimson Tide staff as Alabama added yet another commitment to its 2026 class, the fifth in the last week and the 18th overall.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / July 4

Just a Minute with Alabama Quarterback Commit Jett Thomalla

Welcome to BamaCentral’s "Just a Minute," a daily video series featuring BamaCentral's Alabama beat writers. Multiple times a 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 / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / July 4

Alabama priority 4-Star DL target updates commitment announcement time

Nolan Wilson will now announce his commitment decision at 5 p.m. CST on the fourth of July. Wilson is a 2026 four-star defensive lineman prospect out of Picayune, Mississippi.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / July 4

Alabama QB Commit Jett Thomalla on The Joe Gaither Show

Let's hang out on a Friday edition of "The Joe Gaither Show on BamaCentral" with Mason Woods as we celebrate the Fourth of July by talking hotdogs, recruiting and getting to know Alabama's newest quarterback commit, Jett Thomalla.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / July 4

How exactly the Alabama Crimson Tide athletic department went all in following Nick Saban retirement in 2024

The Nick Saban era ended at Alabama over a year ago now. Since then the Crimson Tide somehow missed the college football playoff with new head coach Kalen DeBoer at the helm, but fans should still have confidence that the program and its success is not going anywhere.

College Football News / Roll 'Bama Roll / July 4

Jumbo Package: Fourth of July edition

Your latest Crimson Tide news and notes. Happy Friday, everyone, and Happy Fourth of July. As you’d expect, there isn’t a ton of news out there today, but here are a few interesting posts to Tide you over.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / July 3

Alabama Receives Exciting Update on 5-Star EDGE

The consensus around the Alabama Crimson Tide football program this summer is that they will be just fine under head coach Kalen DeBoer. Last season, Alabama posted a 9-4 record, and although impressive on the surface, they failed to win double-digit games for the first time since 2017.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / July 3

5-Star Alabama EDGE Prospect Names Crimson Tide in Top Schools

Kalen DeBoer and the Alabama coaching staff have been absolutely dominant on the recruiting trail over the last month, locking in a dozen new 2026 commitments, several of which are among the best in the nation.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / July 3

Tuscaloosa Mayor believes city does not want Alabama football to have A-Day

After Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer adjusted the spring game format this past season, more questions are likely on the horizon for A-Day. One of them being if it should even happen at all.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / July 3

Alabama Athletics Releases 2024-25 List of Level 3 NCAA Violations

The Alabama athletics department released its yearly report of Level 3 NCAA violations on Thursday. Five teams combined for six different minor violations; the Crimson Tide baseball program had two infractions listed in the report.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Athlon Sports / July 3

Tuscaloosa Mayor Delivers Hot Take on the Future of Alabama's A-Day

For years, A-Day has been an annual tradition for the Alabama Crimson Tide. Every year, at the end of spring practice, the offensive and defensive teams are split up for a scrimmage that fans can attend.

Kalen Deboer News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / July 3

Thompson QB ‘excited’ about earning offer from DeBoer, feels he fits Grubb’s offense

Kalen DeBoer and Alabama football have extended an offer to Thompson High School’s junior quarterback, Trent Seaborn. Seaborn is a 2027 four-star quarterback prospect.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / July 3

Alabama commit sends message to recruits: 'If you want to stay home…come to the best team in the state'

Alabama football’s new five-star commit, Cederian Morgan feels the best players in Alabama should choose the Crimson Tide if they want to stay home. Morgan committed to the Crimson Tide Wednesday over Auburn and a long list of other programs.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Athlon Sports / July 2

NFL Legend Has Clear Message for 5-Star WR After His Commitment to Alabama

Don't look now, but top-ranked recruits are flocking to Alabama. The Crimson Tide have landed 10 commits in the past 11 days, and are also leading all of college football with four five-star commits in their class.

College Football News / CFB-HQ on SI / July 2

Alabama jumps into Top 10 in 2026 football recruiting rankings after Cederian Morgan pledge

Alabama secured its third five-star prospect in the 2026 football recruiting cycle on Wednesday when blue-chip wide receiver Cederian Morgan revealed his commitment to the Crimson Tide’s burgeoning class.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Yardbarker / July 1

Alabama lands commitment of standout WR who's drawn Julio Jones comparisons

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Alabama Crimson Tide News / A to Z Sports / July 1

Former Alabama All-Pro involved in one of the most unique and bizarre NFL trades of the last three decades

A former Alabama Crimson Tide All-Pro was at the center of the biggest NFL trade of the offseason this week. The Miami Dolphins re-acquired safety Minkah Fitzpatrick from the Pittsburgh Steelers almost six years after initially moving him for a first-round pick.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Yardbarker / June 30