Crimson Tide Recruiting Targets React to Official Visit

A top rated talent from the Longhorn State, KJ Ford is a 6-foot-3, 245 lb. edge rusher with an incredible ceiling. He plays with an extremely high motor, frequently wreaking havoc in opposing backfields. He is former teammates with now Alabama QB Keelon Russell and has helped guide Duncanville to two state titles in three years.

5. 4-Star LB Brayden Rouse - Marietta, Georgia

One of the top ranked linebackers in the entire 2026 class, Brayden Rouse is a 6-foot-3, 220 lb. defender who, like Johnson, is extremely versatile in what he can do on the field. He plays similarly to former Alabama linebacker Jihaad Campbell in that he can accomplish nearly any task asked of him.

6. 4-Star DL Nolan Wilson - Picayune, Mississippi

One of the top defensive linemen in the 2026 class, Nolan Wilson is a 6-foot-4, 240 lb. defender ranked by 247Sports as the No. 15 player at his position in the nation. He is extremely athletic with long arms that he uses to control would be blockers and get after opposing quarterbacks.

7. 4-Star OT Malakai Lee - Honolulu, Hawaii

Malakai Lee is a 6-foot-6, 318 lb. offensive tackle and is one of the most highly sought after prospects at the position in next year's class. He has an extremely high ceiling given his impressive build for a player that's yet to enter his senior year.

Full List of Official Visitors from May 30 through June 1

• 4-Star S Jett Washington
• 4-Star QB Jett Thomalla - Committed to Iowa State on 04/18/2025
• 4-Star WR Ethan, "Boobie," Feaster - Named Alabama as a finalist on 05/04/2025
• 4-Star WR Kenny Darby - Committed to LSU on 11/12/2024
• 4-Star LB Cincere Johnson - Named Alabama as a finalist on 05/06/2025
• 4-Star EDGE KJ Ford - Named Alabama as a finalist on 03/20/2025
• 4-Star TE Xavier Tiller - Named Alabama as a finalist on 05/16/2025
• 4-Star DL Nolan Wilson
• 4-Star DL Titan Davis
• 4-Star LB Brayden Rouse - Named Alabama as a finalist on 04/23/2025
• 3-Star IOL Deacon Schmitt - Named Alabama as a finalist on 02/28/2025
• 3-Star DL JJ Finch - Named Alabama as a finalist on 05/11/2025

Upcoming Official Visitors

June 6-8

• 5-Star S Jireh Edwards
• 5-Star LB Xavier Griffin - Named Alabama as a finalist on 05/28/2025
• 4-Star ATH Kaiden Prothro - Named Alabama as a finalist on 02/06/2025
• 4-Star RB Derrek Cooper - Named Alabama as a finalist on 01/21/2025
• 4-Star LB Izayia Williams - Committed to Ole Miss on 05/02/2025
• 4-Star EDGE Jacquez Wilkes
• 4-Star EDGE Jamarion Matthews - Committed to Alabama on 02/21/2025
• 4-Star EDGE Khamari Brooks - Named Alabama as a finalist on 01/24/2025
• 4-Star OL Sam Utu
• 3-Star QB Matt Ponatoski - Named Alabama as a finalist on 06/02/2025
• 3-Star WR Corey Barber - Committed to Ole Miss on 05/09/2025
• 3-Star S Daryl Bell III - Committed to Florida State on 10/10/2023
• 3-Star EDGE Kamhariyan Johnson - Committed to Alabama on 04/12/2025

Check out our Alabama football official visitor tracker for the full list of official visitors.

2026 Football Commits

1. CB Zyan Gibson, 5-foot-11, 177 lbs. - Gadsden, Alabama (Committed 12/24/2024)
2. CB Jorden Edmonds, 6-foot-2, 175 lbs. - Marietta, Georgia (Committed 03/26/2025)
3. EDGE Jamarion Matthews, 6-foot-2, 240 lbs. - Gainesville, Georgia (Committed 02/21/2025)
4. EDGE Kamhariyan Johnson, 6-foot-4, 260 lbs. - Muscle Shoals, Alabama (Committed 04/12/2025)
5. OL Chris Booker, 6-foot-4, 285 lbs. - Atlanta, Georgia (Committed 02/20/2025)

Check out the Alabama football recruiting tracker to stay up to date with the 2026 class and beyond.

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