National recruiting analyst predicts the Alabama Crimson Tide will land coveted 5-star recruit

The Alabama Crimson Tide could be on the verge of landing a coveted five-star recruit. 

Rivals.com national recruiting director Adam Gorney predicted this week that Alabama will be the team that wins the recruiting battle for 2026 five-star wide receiver Cederian Morgan. 

"The five-star is at Georgia this weekend and if it sells a George Pickens-type future for him then that could be interesting, but Alabama has led for so long," wrote Gorney. "He lives less than an hour away from Auburn so maybe a late surge there, but the Crimson Tide lead ahead of a July 2 decision."

Morgan, 6-foot-4/210 lbs from Alexander City, Al., is rated in 247Sports' composite rankings as the No. 2 wide receiver in the nation and the No. 1 player in the state of Alabama. He's also rated as the No. 11 overall player in the 2026 recruiting class. 

Scouting report via 247Sports: Evaluation echoes that of a luxury sports car: big, smooth, and powerful. Plays with obvious horsepower, accompanied by some encouraging physical refinement and nuance in regards to fluidity and locomotion. Dominant in contested scenarios as a consistent high pointer who exploits significant physical advantages vs. smaller defenders. Owns an enormous catch radius that gives a QB a large target throughout the route tree. Immensely productive with huge receiving numbers and even some limited defensive reps. Excellent multi-sport profile that includes averaging a double-double in hoops, an Alabama 6A high jump silver medal (6-8), and a 21.74 200-meter rep. Size and track speed suggests that another top-end gear in pads exists, and therefore consistent downfield separation ability. Shows encouraging short-to-intermediate route snap and leveraging ability, especially considering size. Uniquely gifted pass-catching target with outstanding physical tools and athletic chops. Projects as a high-major impact player with traits that suggest long-term NFL Draft high-round potential.

Alabama is set to receive Morgan's final official visit before he announces his decision. That could be enough to sway this battle in the Crimson Tide's favor and help Gorney's prediction come true.