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.
4-Star defensive lineman Nolan Wilson from Picayune, Mississippi officially announced his commitment to the Crimson Tide on Friday, via an Instagram livestream. The 6-foot-4, 250 lb. defender was in Tuscaloosa for an official visit on May 30 and chooses Alabama over Miami, Ole Miss, Florida and Auburn.
Ranked as the No. 6 defensive lineman in the nation and the No. 3 player in Mississippi, according to 247Sports' composite ranking, Wilson is one of the most highly sought after talents in the nation on that side of the ball.
He is an athletic pass rusher and is fierce at the point of attack as a run stopper. While the Picayune native may need a bit of time to refine his game from a technique standpoint, the physical tools are undeniable.
With the commitment of Wilson, Alabama is one step closer to securing one of the top recruiting classes in not only the SEC, but the entire nation. Though the Tide's 2026 class is already impressive as is, more 5-Star prospects await their decision dates, several of which are on Alabama's radar.
5-Star S Jireh Edwards - July 5
3-Star LB Kayron Maycock - July 7
4-Star LB Nick Abrams II - July 16
4-Star DL Elijah Golden - July 26
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