Alabama Football Recruiting Tracker

A look at who is committed to the Alabama Crimson Tide for the signing classes of 2024, 2025 and 2026.

Class of 2024

Signed Letter of Intent (26)

1. Jaylen Mbakwe, CB, 5-11, 170, Pinson, Ala.
2. Sterling Dixon, Edge, 6-3, 211, Mobile, Ala.
3. Rico Scott, WR, 6-0, 180, Harrisburg, Pa.
4. Cayden Jones, LB, 6-4, 210, Arden, N.C.
5. Jeremiah Beaman, DL, 6-4, 265, Birmingham, Ala.
6. Joseph Ionata, OL, 6-4.5, 295, Clearwater, Fla.
7. Isaia Faga, DL, 6-2, 275, Phenix City, Ala.
8. Justin Okoronkwo, LB, 6-3, 225, Munich, Germany
9. Zabien Brown, CB, 6-0, 180, Santa Ana, Calif.
10. Casey Poe, OL, 6-4, 290, Lindale, Tx.
11. Caleb Odom, TE, 6-5, 215, Carrollton, Ga.
12. William Sanders, OL, 6-3, 290, Brookwood, Ala.
13. Amari Jefferson, WR, 6-0, 195, Chattanooga, Tn.
14. Peyton Woodayrd, S, 6-2, 188, Bellflower, Calif.
15. Red Morgan, S, 6-0, 175, Phenix City, Ala.
16. Dre Kirkpatrick Jr. S, 6-0, 190, Gadsden, Ala.
17. Jay Lindsey, TE, 6-5, 240, Butler, Ala.
18. Steve Mboumoua, DL, 6-4, 260, Quebec, Canada
19. Aeryn Hampton, WR, 5-10, 175, Daingerfield, Tx.
20. Kevin Riley, RB, 5-11, 195, Tuscaloosa, Ala.
21. Jayshawn Ross, Edge, 6-4, 220, Kansas City, Mo. 
22. Daniel Hill, RB, 5-11, 240, Meridian, Miss.
23. Zay Mincey, DB, 6-1, 187, Daytona Beach, Fla.
24. Noah Carter, DE, 6-3, 218, Peoria, Ariz.
25. Ryan Williams, WR, 6-0, 165, Saraland, Ala.
26. QB Reese, LB, 6-0, 205, Birmingham, Ala.

Crimson Tide Class of 2024 Signees

The players who have said yes to Alabama and Nick Saban for the recruiting Class of 2024, in alphabetical order:

Jeremiah Beaman

Commitment date: May 21, 2023

Position: Defensive lineman
Ht/Wt: 6-4, 265 pounds
Hometown: Birmingham, Ala. (Parker)

Rankings

Consensus: 4-star prospect
On3: No. 79 nationally, No. 9 position, No. 7 state
247Sports: No. 101 nationally, No. 19 position, No. 8 state
Rivals: No. 136, No. 14 position, No. 8 state
ESPN: No. 112 nationally, No. 8 position No. 9 state

Beaman is a rising talent from nearby Birmingham. He took an official visit to Tuscaloosa on June 16, 2022, and his primary recruiter was Freddie Roach.

He received offers from 23 schools including the likes of Clemson, Auburn, Florida, Georgia, LSU and others.

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JEREMIAH BEAMAN

DL, 6-4, 265, Birmingham, Ala./Parker

A local product who is considered one of the more dominant defensive linemen in the country … earned a five-star rating by PrepStar … listed at No. 61 on PrepStar’s Top 150 Dream Team and the outlet’s No. 11 defensive lineman … a four-star prospect and considered a top-10 player at his position by all the other major recruiting outlets … listed by On3 as the No. 9 player at his position, No. 5 overall player from Alabama and the 73rd-rated recruit in the nation … On3 Consensus’ No. 74 player in the nation … also ranked at No. 10 for defensive linemen and the No. 7 recruit from Alabama … ranked as the No. 6 player from the state by the 247Composite, which also listed him at No. 71 nationally and the No. 11 defensive tackle … No. 106 on the Rivals Top 250 list and is considered the 11th-best defensive end in the nation and No. 6 player in the state by the site … No. 118 on the ESPN300 list … also listed as the site’s No. 56 prospect in the Southeast Region and the eighth-rated tackle … selected to the All-American Bowl in San Antonio, Texas … coached by Frank Warren at A.H. Parker High School … an all-state performer who was chosen to compete in the Alabama-Mississippi All-Star game … chose Alabama over Auburn and Clemson.

Zabien Brown

Commitment date: July 9, 2023

Position: Cornerback
Ht/Wt: 6-0, 185 pounds
Hometown: Santa Ana, Calif. (Mater Dei)

Photo Courtesy @ZabienB on Instagram

Rankings

Consensus: 5-star prospect
On3: 5-star prospect, No. 4 cornerback, No. 2 player in California
247Sports: 5-star prospect, No. 22 nationally, No. 3 cornerback, No. 2 player in California
Rivals: 5-star prospect, No. 25 nationally, No. 3 cornerback, No. 3 player in California
ESPN: 65 in ESPN 300, No. 8 cornerback, No. 5 player in California

Zabien Brown is an undersized corner who uses his speed and body positioning to defend wide receivers. He has a high motor and a combative spirit on the outside as he plays defense for the Monarchs. Brown's not afraid to get physical in the run game or in press coverage. 

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ZABIEN BROWN

DB, 6-0, 180, Santa Ana, Calif./Mater Dei

Considered one of the top corners in this recruiting cycle … the nation’s third-ranked corner and a five-star prospect according to PrepStar Magazine … listed at No. 40 on PrepStar’s Top 150 Dream Team … a four-star prospect by all other major recruiting outlets and recognized as a top-five cornerback in the country ... ranked No. 40 on the Rivals Top 250 while also listed as the No. 4 corner nationally and No. 9 player from California … 247Sports’ third-ranked corner, the No. 4 recruit from California and No. 45 player at any position … No. 61 in the country and the No. 5 cornerback and fifth-rated player from California according to the 247Composite … the No. 6 corner, the No. 4 player in the state and No. 52 overall prospect on the On3 Consensus … No. 128 on the ESPN300 list … also tabbed the No. 18 player in the West Region by ESPN … selected to the All-American Bowl in San Antonio, Texas … coached by Frank McManus at Mater Dei High School ... chose Alabama over in-state USC along with Georgia, Michigan and Ohio State.

Sterling Dixon

Commitment date: Dec. 1, 2022

Position: Outside linebacker/Edge rusher
Ht/Wt: 6-3, 210 pounds
Hometown: Mobile, Ala. (Mobile Christian School)

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Rankings

Consensus: 4-star prospect
On3: No. 209 overall, No. 17 position, No. 13 state
247Sports: No. 201 overall, No. 18 position, No. 12 state
Rivals: No 168, No. 6 position, No. 10 state
ESPN: No. 243 overall, No. 32 defensive ends, No. 15 state

Dixon will be teaming up with his high school teammate and current Crimson Tide redshirt linebacker Deontae Lawson. Both defenders played at Mobile Christian in Mobile. Lawson saw a significant role in the Alabama defense this season. Dixon made the announcement at the end of July that he will play his final season at Spanish Fort to play against better competition.

The high school junior had offers from dozens of schools and took multiple visits to Tuscaloosa throughout the fall. He was mainly recruited by Alabama defensive coordinator and inside linebackers coach Pete Golding and associate defensive coordinator Charles Kelly before their departures. Kevin Steele took over his recruitment and was able to keep him solidly committed to the Crimson Tide.

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STERLING DIXON

LB, 6-3, 211, Spanish Fort, Ala./Spanish Fort

One of the premier pass rushers in the country … ranked as a four-star prospect by all major recruiting outlets … a Top-300 All-American by PrepStar Magazine, which lists him at No. 13 overall in his position group … rated by the On3 Consensus at No. 12 on the edge, the No. 9 player in Alabama and the No. 163 prospect overall … On3’s 10th-ranked linebacker, the No. 10 player in the state and the No. 174 talent nationally … No. 163 on the Rivals Top 250 list … also rated as the No. 9 outside linebacker and No. 12 player in the state by Rivals … No. 244 on the ESPN300 … the No. 29 defensive end and No. 114 prospect in the Southeast Region by ESPN … ranked No. 183 in the country on the 247Composite list … also tabbed as a four-star signee, the No. 12 edge rusher and No. 11 player from Alabama on the Composite … coached by Chase Smith at Spanish Fort High School … tabbed the 2022 Class 3A Lineman of the Year in Alabama, leading the state in tackles (172) and sacks (18)…chose Alabama over Auburn, LSU and Miami.

Sterling Dixon on The Joe Gaither Show Episode 22, June 20, 2023

Alabama Commit Announces Destination For Senior Season

Is Alabama Commit Sterling Dixon on Flip Watch As Pressure Mounts For His Services?

Isaia Faga

Commitment Date: June 28, 2023

Position: Defensive line
Ht/Wt: 6-2, 265 pounds
Hometown: Phenix City, Ala. (Central)

Photo Courtesy @FagaIsaia

Consensus: 3-star prospect
On3: 3-star prospect, No. 413 nationally, No. 39 defensive lineman, No. 24 in State
247Sports: 3-star prospect, No. 504 nationally, No. 60 defensive lineman, No. 29 in State
Rivals: 3-Star prospect, No. 26 defensive lineman No. 25 in State
ESPN: Not in ESPN 300, No. 28 defensive lineman, No. 23 in State

Isaia Faga is a defensive lineman originally committed to Utah. His junior year he helped the Central Phenix City Red Devils to a 10-3 record, advancing to the 7A state semifinals. His film shows a quick first step and an ability to be disruptive in the backfield. Faga plays with a high motor but needs to further develop physically to make an early contribution to the Crimson Tide. 

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ISAIA FAGA

DL, 6-2, 275, Phenix City, Ala./Central

Interior defensive lineman with great power and speed that transitions to the next level … a four-star recruit according to both PrepStar and On3 … rated as a three-star by all other recruiting outlets … ranked as the No. 24 defensive lineman and No. 14 player in the state of Alabama by On3 … listed at No. 30 for his position and a Top-300 All-American according to PrepStar … ESPN’s 22nd-rated player out of the state who is also the No. 28 defensive lineman and No. 204 player in the Southeast Region … ranked on the 247Composite as the No. 54 defensive lineman and No. 28 prospect in Alabama … 247Sports’ No. 41 player in Alabama … coached by Patrick Nix at Central High School … chose Alabama over Auburn, Texas and Utah.

Aeryn Hampton

Commitment date: Dec. 20, 2023

Position: Wide Receiver 
Ht/Wt: 5-10, 175 pounds
Hometown: Daingerfield, Tx. (Daingerfield)

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Rankings

Consensus: 4-star prospect
On3: No. 251 nationally, No. 10 position, No. 43 state
247Sports: No. 226 nationally, No. 9 position, No. 37 state
Rivals: 158 nationally, No. 5 position, No. 27 state
ESPN: No. 208 nationally, No. 13 position No. 29 state

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AERYN “BUBBA” HAMPTON

ATH, 5-10, 175, Daingerfield, Texas/Daingerfield

Versatile athlete from the talent-rich state of Texas who boasts explosive speed at the corner position … a consensus four-start prospect and top-50 player out of the Lonestar State … No. 153 on the Rivals Top 250 list … also tabbed the No. 5 athlete and No. 26 recruit from Texas by Rivals … ESPN.com’s No. 31 player in Texas, the No. 38 recruit in the Midlands Region and the No. 204 player on the ESPN300 … rated the No. 16 athlete by 247Sports … the 12th-rated athlete and No. 37 player out of Texas by the 247Composite … rated as the No. 9 athlete and No. 40 player from Texas by the On3 Consensus … coached by Seth Hubbard at Daingerfield High School …selected as the 2022 District 11-3A MVP … caught 55 passes for 1,161 yards and 13 touchdowns on offense while racking up 57 tackles, including five tackles for loss, and adding two forced fumbles and three interceptions as a junior… chose Alabama over Texas and Michigan.

Joseph Ionata

Commitment Date: June 3, 2023

Position: Offensive line
Ht/Wt: 6-5, 295 pounds
Hometown: Clearwater, Fla. (Calvary Christian)

Photo Courtesy @J.Ionata55 on Instagram

Rankings

Consensus: 3-star prospect
On3: 3-star prospect, No. 512 prospect, No. 46 interior OL, No. 62 in State
247Sports: 3-star prospect, No. 44 interior OL, No. 63 in State
Rivals: 3-Star prospect, No. 34 interior OL
ESPN: No. 48 interior OL, No. 115 in State

Joseph Ionata found his way onto Eric Wolford's radar after impressing in a Tuscaloosa summer camp and ultimately did enough to earn a scholarship offer from the Crimson Tide. Ionata is a nasty interior offensive lineman who's still growing in his game. The Floridian held his ground in matchups with current Alabama freshman Keon Keely during high school bouts and has the personality fit for the offensive style the Tide is transitioning to. 

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JOE IONATA

OL, 6-5, 294, Clearwater, Fla./Calvary Christian

An active blocker who has the ability to get to the second level when run-blocking while also providing a pocket in pass protection … father, Joey Ionata, was an All-American offensive lineman at Florida State … rated as a four-star prospect by On3 … listed as the No. 15 interior offensive lineman, No. 33 player from Florida and No. 262 prospect nationally by On3 … ranked as the No. 28 offensive guard in the country by Rivals.com … 247Sports’ 32nd-rated offensive lineman and the No. 59 player out of the state of Florida … also rated as a three-star prospect by ESPN.com, 247Sports and on the 247Composite … coached by Reggie Crume at Calvary Christian High School … chose Alabama over Florida and Georgia Tech.

Alabama Football Commit Joseph Ionata on The Joe Gaither Show: Episode 39, July 13, 2023

Amari Jefferson

Commitment date: Aug. 5, 2023

Position: Wide receiver
Ht/Wt: 6-0, 200 pounds
Hometown: Chattanooga, Tenn. (Baylor)

@RaiderReCap on Twitter

Rankings

Consensus: 4-star prospect
On3: No. 206 nationally, No. 35 position, No. 6 state
247Sports: No. 199 nationally, No. 33 position, No. 4 state
Rivals: Not in Rivals 250, No. 42 position, No. 7 state
ESPN: No. 235 nationally , No. 32 position, No. 5 state

Jefferson is a dual-sport athlete out of Chattanooga, excelling in both football and baseball. His recruitment came down to Alabama, Georgia and Tennessee with all three schools offering the opportunity to try both sports in college.

As a junior he hauled in 72 receptions for 1370 yards and 17 TDs while helping the Red Raiders win a state championship. He's excellent at making plays after the catch as Baylor often utilizes him on short completions and screen passes to get the ball into his hands on the outside.

He told reporters after his commitment that he wanted to commit as soon as the Alabama offer became official, but was encouraged to wait to ensure he was settled with his decision.

Alabama Biography

AMARI JEFFERSON

WR, 6-0, 200, Chattanooga, Tenn./Baylor School

An explosive playmaker at the wide receiver position who possesses the speed to be a vertical threat … the top-ranked player from the state of Tennessee according to On3 and PrepStar … a unanimous four-star recruit by all major outlets … the 21st-ranked receiver by PrepStar Magazine and the No. 119 player on the PrepStar Top 300 All-American list … ranked No. 16 at wideout by On3 and the site’s No. 91 prospect overall … the third-ranked play from Tennessee, No. 26 wide receiver and No. 140 player in the nation according to 247Sports … the 247Composite’s No. 4 player in the state, the No. 22 wideout and No. 153 player at any position … Rivals.com’s No. 232 player on the Rivals Top 250 list … also tabbed the No. 3 player from Tennessee and No. 37 wide receiver in the country by Rivals … ESPN.com’s fifth-ranked player in the state and the No. 110 prospect in the Southeast Region … listed as No. 236 on the ESPN300 … coached by Phillip Massey at Baylor High School … named Tennessee’s D2-AAA Mr. Football after amassing 1,401 yards and 20 touchdowns on 74 receptions in 2023 … chose Alabama over Auburn, Georgia and Tennessee.

Amari Jefferson on The Joe Gaither Show Episode 18, June 14, 2023

Cayden Jones

Commitment date: April 21, 2023

Position: Linebacker
Ht/Wt: 6-4, 210 pounds
Hometown: Arden, N.C. (Christ School)

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Rankings

Consensus: 4-star prospect
On3: No. 384 nationally, No. 25 position, No. 15 state
247Sports: No. 271 nationally, No. 20 position, No. 9 state
Rivals: Not in Rivals 250, No. 14 position, No. 10 state
ESPN: No. 122 nationally, No. 10 position, No. 5 state

His relationship with Alabama was a late one; Jones didn't receive an offer from the Crimson Tide until late January when he had an unofficial visit. He then visited Alabama again on April 14, and a week later, he committed.

Jones has a high motor and gets into the backfield with serious aggression. He doesn't waste movements and consistently pursues the ball carrier.

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CAYDEN JONES

LB, 6-4, 210, Arden, N.C./Christ School

Athletic linebacker with size and length on the outside … tabbed a four-star prospect by Rivals.com, ESPN.com, PrepStar and On3 along with the 247Composite and On3 Consensus ratings … the top-ranked player from North Carolina, No. 30 prospect in the Southeast Region and the No. 62 recruit on the ESPN300 according to ESPN.com … also listed as the fifth-ranked outside backer by the site … PrepStar’s sixth-ranked recruit in the state and the No. 16 linebacker in the country … the No. 9 player in the Tarheel State and No. 19 outside linebacker according to Rivals … 247Sports’ No. 15 recruit in North Carolina and the 44th-rated linebacker in the country … the No. 18 linebacker nationally and sixth-ranked prospect in the state on the 247Composite … On3’s No. 19 linebacker overall and the site’s No. 12 player from North Carolina … selected to the Under Armour All-America Game … coached by Chad Walker at Christ School … accumulated 78 total tackles as a senior, including 11.0 for loss and four sacks … chose Alabama over Michigan, Notre Dame and USC.

Alabama Football Commit Cayden Jones on The Joe Gaither Show: Episode 32, July 4, 2023

Crimson Tide Coaches Create Connection with Cayden Jones

Dre Kirkpatrick Jr.

Commitment date: Aug. 18, 2023

Position: Safety
Ht/Wt: 6-0, 200 pounds
Hometown: Gadsden, Ala. (Gadsden City)

@Drekirk4 on Instagram

Rankings

Consensus: 3-star prospect
On3: No. 680 nationally, No. 42 position, No. 29 state
247Sports: No. 856 nationally, No. 91 position, No. 42 state
Rivals: No. 66 position, No. 34 state
ESPN: No. 72 position, No. 41 state

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DRE KIRKPATRICK JR.

DB, 6-0, 192, Gadsden, Ala./Gadsden City

Versatile athlete who excels at defensive back and in the return game … the son of former Alabama All-American corner Dre Kirkpatrick … a top-50 player in the state of Alabama who was rated as high as No. 32 by Rivals.com … also listed as the site’s No. 63 corner … the No. 33 player from the state according to On3 and the On3 Consensus … ranked as the No. 38 recruit in Alabama and the No. 73 safety nationally by ESPN.com … the No. 43 player in the state by 247Sports and the state’s No. 48 prospect on the 247Composite … coached by Ali Smith at Gadsden City High School … signed with the Crimson Tide over Auburn.

Jay Lindsey

Commitment date: August 2, 2023

Position: Tight end 
Ht/Wt: 6-5, 240 pounds
Hometown: Butler, Ala. (Patrician Academy)

@Jay_Lindsey22 on Instagram

Rankings

Consensus: 3-star prospect
On3: No. 848 nationally, No. 31 position, No. 26 state
247Sports: No. 817 nationally, No. 58 position, No. 45 state
Rivals: unranked nationally, No. 46 position, No. 38 state
ESPN: unranked nationally, No. 8 position, No. 34 state

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JAY LINDSEY

TE, 6-5, 235, Butler, Ala./Patrician Academy

Big-bodied tight end who stayed in the state … the No. 22 player in Alabama and No. 24 tight end in the country according to On3 … listed as the No. 30 player from the state and eighth-ranked tight end nationally by ESPN.com … PrepStar’s No. 19 tight end and the 20th-rated player in Alabama … tabbed the No. 33 player in the state and No. 42 player at his position nationally by the 247Composite … Rivals.com’s No. 40 prospect in the state … coached by Jonathan Lindsey at Patrician Academy … signed with the Crimson Tide over Ole Miss and Mississippi State.

Jaylen Mbakwe

Commitment date: July 26, 2022

Position: Cornerback
Ht/Wt: 5-11, 170 pounds
Hometown: Pinson, Ala. (Clay-Chalkville)

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Rankings

Consensus: 5-star prospect
On3: No. 16 nationally, No. 2 cornerback, No. 3 state
247Sports: No. 12 nationally, No. 2 position, No. 4 state
Rivals: No. 21 nationally, No. 2 position, No. 3 state
ESPN: No. 2 nationally, No. 2 position, No. 1 state

Some consider him the best cornerback and the top-rated player in the state.

The 5-foot-11, 170-pound playmaker plays both ways for Class 6A champion Clay-Chalkville High School. During the Cougars’ 15-0 run last season, the 6-foot, 170-pound playmaker recorded 36 receptions for 677 yards and nine touchdowns while also notching four interceptions and 12 pass deflections. He was also a factor on special teams, returning multiple kicks for scores.

In addition to football, Mbakwe also excels on the track. During his sophomore season last year, he posted a personal best of 10.74 seconds in the 100-meter dash.

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JAYLEN MBAKWE

ATH, 5-11, 170, Pinson, Ala./Clay-Chalkville

Explosive athlete who contributed all over the field for Clay-Chalkville … saw time at wideout, quarterback, defensive back and returner during his senior season … a five-star prospect by 247Sports, PrepStar and ESPN.com … also earned a five-star rating on the 247Composite and On3 Consensus lists … rated as a four-star recruit by On3 and Rivals.com … the second-ranked recruit overall on the ESPN300 … also tabbed ESPN’s No. 1 player in Alabama, the No. 2 corner nationally and the No. 2 player in the Southeast Region … the nation’s top-ranked athlete and the No. 2 player in Alabama by On3 and the On3 Consensus … the Consensus’ No. 17 recruit in the country and the No. 22 player nationally according to On3 … PrepStar’s top-ranked athlete and No. 4 player in the state who was also listed at No. 21 on the outlet’s Top 150 Dream Team … ranked the No. 18 prospect nationally, the No. 2 athlete and No. 2 player in the state on the 247Composite … the nation’s No. 28 player and second-ranked athlete while also being listed as the fourth-rated prospect in Alabama by 247Sports … listed at No. 39 on the Rivals Top 100 list … also tabbed as the site’s No. 3 corner overall and the third-ranked player in the state … selected to play in the Under Armour All-America Game … also earned a spot in the Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Game … coached by Drew Gilmer at Clay-Chalkville High School … also ran track at CCHS … chose Alabama over Auburn and Georgia among his nearly 30 offers.

Recruiting Film Breakdown: Cornerback/Receiver Jaylen Mbakwe

Steve Mboumoua

Commitment date: Dec. 20, 2023

Position: Defensive lineman
Ht/Wt: 6-4, 260 pounds
Hometown: Quebec, Canada. (Notre Dame de Foy)

@s_mboumoua on Twitter

Rankings

Consensus: 4-star prospect
On3: No. 283 nationally, No. 21 position,  
247Sports: No. 78 position
Rivals: No. 23 position
ESPN: No. 33 position

Alabama Biography

STEVE BOLO MBOUMOUA

DL, 6-4, 260, Quebec, Canada/Notre Dame de Foy

A Canadian prospect along the defensive front … rated as a four-star lineman by nearly every major outlet … the top-ranked recruit from Canada by ESPN.com, 247Sports and on the 247Composite … No. 253 on the ESPN300 and the site’s No. 30 defensive end overall … Rivals.com’s No. 22 defensive end … the No. 27 defensive lineman and a top-275 recruit overall by On3 … listed as the 38th-ranked defensive lineman on the 247Composite … the On3 Consensus’ No. 34 defensive lineman and a top-350 recruit at any position … grew up in Cameroon, playing primarily soccer … moved to Canada where he attended Notre Dame de Foy in Quebec … signed with the Tide over Florida and Georgia.

Rydarrius "Red" Morgan

Commitment date: Aug. 9, 2023

Position: Safety
Ht/Wt: 6-0, 175 pounds
Hometown: Phenix City, Ala. (Central)

@CoreyCarmona

Rankings

Consensus: 4-star prospect
On3: No. 170 nationally, No. 13 position, No. 10 state
247Sports: No. 294, No. 21 position, No. 17 state
Rivals: unranked nationally, No. 19 position, No. 12 state
ESPN: unranked nationally, No. 52 position, No. 31 state

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RYDARRIUS “RED” MORGAN

DB, 6-0, 175, Phenix City, Ala./Central

Talented in-state prospect at the safety spot … a four-star recruit by nearly every major site … the No. 16 safety and No. 189 player nationally according to On3 … also listed as the 11th-ranked player in the state by On3 … the No. 219 recruit on the Rivals Top 250 list who is also the site’s No. 18 safety and No. 12 player in the state … tabbed No. 31 at his position and the 17th-ranked player in Alabama according to the On3 Consensus … the 39th-ranked safety and 21st-rated player in the state on the 247Composite … PrepStar’s No. 24 player in the state and the No. 41 safety nationally … the No. 50 safety in country and a top-270 player at any position according to ESPN.com … coached by Patrick Nix at Central High School in Phenix City … chose Alabama over Florida State.

Caleb Odom

Commitment date: July 15, 2023

Position: Tight End
Ht/Wt: 6-5, 215 pounds
Hometown: Carrollton, Ga. (Carrollton High School)

Photo Courtesy @Ca1ebodom on Instagram

Rankings

Consensus: 4-star prospect
On3: 5-star prospect, No. 30 nationally, No. 1 tight end, No. 5 player in Georgia
247Sports: 4-star prospect, No. 99 nationally, No. 6 tight end, No. 15 player in Georgia
Rivals: 4-star prospect, No. 72 nationally, No. 2 tight end, No. 8 player in Georgia
ESPN: 64 in ESPN300, No. 3 tight end, No. 10 player in Georgia

Caleb Odom is a player with eye-popping athletic prowess. He averaged 80 yards per game in Georgia 6A football last season and has an impressive slam-dunk highlight reel for a teenager. Odom's body control and speed make him a high school mismatch in the passing game. Should he continue to harness his athleticism he could be a dangerous offensive weapon for the Crimson Tide.

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CALEB ODOM

TE, 6-5, 215, Carrollton, Ga./Carrollton

A playmaker at tight end that possesses natural ball skills and elite athleticism for his position … a unanimous four-star recruit by all major sites … the top-ranked tight end by both On3 and the 247Composite … On3’s 27th-ranked prospect in the country and No. 3 player from Georgia … the No. 44 prospect overall and No. 7 recruit in the state by the Composite … the second-ranked tight end, No. 46 player nationally and No. 8 recruit in Georgia according to the On3 Consensus … ranked 53rd in the country, third at his position and seventh in the state by 247Sports … No. 76 on the Rivals Top 100 list … also rated as the site’s No. 3 tight end and No. 10 player in Georgia … the No. 71 player on the ESPN300 list … also rated as the No. 4 tight end, the No. 36 player in the Southeast Region and the 12th-ranked prospect from Georgia … named to the PrepStar Top 150 Dream Team where he was listed at No. 81 overall … also tabbed the No. 5 tight end and No. 11 player from the state by PrepStar … selected to the Under Armour All-America Game following his senior season … coached by Joey King at Carrollton High School … recorded 1,121 yards and 13 touchdowns across 64 receptions as a junior … also excelled at basketball for CHS … chose Alabama over in-state Georgia.

Justin Okoronkwo

Commitment Date: July 9, 2023

Position: Linebacker
Ht/Wt: 6-3, 225 pounds
Hometown: Fürstenfeldbruck, Germany (Fursty Razorbacks)

Photo Courtesy @BCollierPPI on Twitter

Consensus: 3-star prospect, No. 63 linebacker, No. 1 Recruit in Germany
On3: 3-star prospect, No. 483 overall, 48 linebacker
247Sports: 3-star prospect, No. 506 overall, No. 40 linebacker, No. 1 Recruit in Germany
Rivals: 3-Star prospect, No. 28 linebacker
ESPN: No. 16 linebacker, No. 1 Recruit in Germany

Justin Okoronkwo is an athlete out of Germany who got on the college football radar due to his connection with Brandon Collier and PPI Recruits. Okoronkwo has only been playing football for a short time but has a knack for the physicality required to succeed.

He reportedly clocked a 4.5 40-yard dash while attending football camp in Tuscaloosa and he seems to play every impactful position for his team in Germany. Okoronkwo projects as a sideline-to-sideline, three-down linebacker if he continues to develop at an accelerated rate.

Alabama Biography

JUSTIN OKORONKWO

LB, 6-3, 215, Munich, Germany/Therese von Bayern School

Standout athlete with tons of upside who is just learning the game of football … an international prospect who grew up doing gymnastics and playing soccer … the top-ranked player from Germany by all major outlets … ESPN.com’s No. 14 inside linebacker and the top-rated recruit from all of Europe … listed as the 30th-ranked outside linebacker by Rivals.com … No. 34 on 247Sports’ linebacker rankings … a top-500 recruit overall and the 42nd-rated linebacker according to the On3 Consensus … the No. 43 linebacker prospect by On3 … selected to the All-American Bowl in San Antonio, Texas … born in Germany and began his playing career with club teams … signed with the Crimson Tide over Maryland, Michigan and Penn State.

Casey Poe

Commitment date: July 12, 2023

Position: Offensive line
Ht/Wt: 6-4, 295 pounds
Hometown: Lindale, Tx. (Lindale High School)

Photo courtesy @poe.casey on Instagram

Rankings

Consensus: 4-star prospect
On3: 4-star prospect, No. 77 overall, No. 2 Interior Offensive lineman, No. 13 player in Texas
247Sports: 4-star prospect, No. 157 overall, No. 6 Interior Offensive lineman, No. 28 player in Texas
Rivals: 4-star prospect, No. 108 overall, No. 4 Interior Offensive lineman, No. 19 player in Texas
ESPN: No. 95 in ESPN300, No. 1 Interior Offensive lineman, No. 16 in Texas

Casey Poe is a no-nonsense offensive lineman out of Lindale Texas. He moonlights as a shot-put and discuss-thrower and won the Texas state championship in the shot as a sophomore. Poe plays tackle for the Eagles and uses violent hands and determination to move defenders off the line of scrimmage. He can routinely be seen playing through the whistle on film, setting the tone for his offense.

Alabama Biography

CASEY POE

OL, 6-5, 290, Lindale, Texas/Lindale

Arguably the best interior offensive lineman in the nation with exceptional strength and quickness … a unanimous four-star prospect … rated as the No. 1 interior offensive lineman in the nation by On3, the On3 Consensus and the 247Composite … On3 ranked him as the No. 48 player nationally and the No. 11 player in the state of Texas … No. 85 overall on the 247Composite and the No. 15 player in Texas … rated 116th on the Rivals 250 … also listed as the site’s No. 3 offensive guard and No. 20 player in the state … listed 142nd in the Top247, the No. 4 interior lineman and the No. 24 player in the state … No. 134 in the ESPN300 and the outlet’s No. 3 offensive guard … ESPN also ranked him as the No. 26 player in the Midlands Region and the No. 21 player in Texas … a five-star prosect by PrepStar Magazine, the No. 2 offensive guard and the No. 75 player nationally … selected to play in the Under Armour All-America Game … played for head coach Chris Cochran … named to the Texas District 9-4A D-I unanimous first team as a junior in 2022 after earning first team honors as a sophomore … competed in the shot and discus, winning the 2022 Texas 4A State Championship with a throw of 57-4 in 2022 … was the 2023 Texas District 16-4A champion … chose Alabama over Oklahoma, Georgia and LSU.

Alabama Football Commit Casey Poe on The Joe Gaither Show | Episode 51: Aug. 2, 2023

Kevin Riley

Commitment date: Dec 20, 2023

Position: Running Back 
Ht/Wt: 5-11, 195 pounds
Hometown: Tuscaloosa, Ala. (Tuscaloosa County High School)

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Rankings

Consensus: 4-star prospect
On3: No. 82 nationally, No. 6 position, No. 5 state
247Sports: No. 136 nationally, No. 9 position, No. 11 state
Rivals: Rivals 113, No. 5 position, No. 7 state
ESPN: No. 81 nationally, No. 4 position No. 8 state

Alabama Biography

KEVIN RILEY

RB, 5-11, 195, Northport, Ala./Tuscaloosa County

One of the top running back prospects in the country from the Crimson Tide’s backyard … a unanimous four-star prospect … the No. 71 player on the On3 Consensus ratings, the No. 76 prospect on the 247Composite and the No. 5 running back in the country according to both … No. 69 on the ESPN300 and the outlet’s No. 5 running back, No. 35 player in the Southeast Region and No. 7 player in Alabama … the No. 76 player nationally according to On3 … also listed as the site’s No. 5 running back and No. 6 player in the state … ranked 113th on the Top247 list and was the No. 5 running back and the No. 9 player in Alabama … No. 142 on the Rivals 250 … also tabbed Rivals’ 10th-ranked running back and the No. 8 player in the state … selected to play in the Under Armour All-America Game and the Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Game … coached by Adam Winegarden at Tuscaloosa County High School … rushed for 1,306 yards and 11 touchdowns as a junior … chose Alabama over Arkansas, Auburn and Miami.

Jayshawn Ross

Commitment date: Dec 18, 2023

Position: Edge
Ht/Wt: 6-4, 222 pounds
Hometown: Kansas City, Mo. (Liberty North)

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Rankings

Consensus: 4-star prospect
On3: No. 132 nationally, No. 17 position, No. 5 state
247Sports: No. 168 nationally, No. 15 position, No. 6 state
Rivals: No. 223 nationally, No. 13 position, No. 7 state
ESPN: No. 260 nationally, No. 16 position, No. 6 state

Alabama Biography

JAYSHAWN ROSS

LB, 6-4, 220, Kansas City, Mo./Liberty North

A talented edge defender out of Kansas City … rated as a unanimous four-star prospect … No. 213 nationally, the No. 22 edge player and No. 6 player in the state of Missouri according to the On3 Consensus ratings … ranked No. 188 overall, the No. 20 edge rusher and the sixth-ranked player from Missouri by On3 … No. 201 on the Rivals 250 … also tabbed as Rivals’ No. 11 defensive end and the site’s No. 7 player in the state … the No. 18 outside linebacker by ESPN.com, the No. 57 player in the Midlands Region and No. 6 player in Missouri … tabbed the No. 19 edge rusher and No. 6 player in Missouri by the 247Composite … No. 230 nationally, the No. 16 edge player and the No. 6 talent from Missouri according to 247Sports … coached by Andy Lierman at Liberty North High School … recorded 23 tackles, with 11 tackles for loss and eight sacks as a senior … also caught 12 passes for 254 yards and four touchdowns … chose Alabama over Florida State, Kansas State, Oklahoma, Penn State and Tennessee.

William Sanders

Commitment date: July 21, 2023

Position: Offensive Lineman
Ht/Wt: 6-3, 295 pounds
Hometown: Brookwood, Ala. (Brookwood High School)

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Rankings

Consensus: 3-star prospect
On3: 4-star prospect, No. 100 overall, No. 6 Interior Offensive Lineman, No. 8 in the state of Alabama
247Sports: 3-star prospect, No. 312 Nationally, No. 30 Interior Offensive Lineman, No. 28 in state of Alabama
Rivals: 3-star prospect, No. 25 Interior Offensive Lineman, No. 32 in state of Alabama
ESPN: Not in ESPN 300, No. 31 Interior Offensive Lineman, No. 30 state of Alabama

William Sanders is a mauling guard from right outside of Tuscaloosa. He's an underrated prospect as he didn't attend many show case events, however when Sanders showed up to a camp, he often left with an offer. 

The heavy-handed lineman had offers from Alabama, Mississippi State, LSU and more as he carries a strong work ethic and mean streak on the football field.

Alabama Biography

WILL SANDERS

OL, 6-3, 290, Brookwood, Ala./Brookwood

A powerful interior offensive lineman from right down the road in Brookwood … a four-star prospect by the 247Composite and On3 Consensus lists … the No. 328 prospect overall, the No. 21 interior offensive lineman and No. 17 player in the state by the Composite … No. 299 in the On3 Consensus … also listed as the No. 23 interior offensive lineman and No. 15 player in Alabama by the Consensus … ranked 106th nationally, the No. 4 interior offensive lineman and the No. 10 player in Alabama by On3 … Rivals.com’s No. 20 offensive guard and No. 29 player in Alabama … the No. 30 offensive guard and a top-250 player in the Southeast Region by ESPN.com … the No. 39 offensive lineman by 247Sports and the No. 29 player in the state … participated in the Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Game … coached by Mike Bramlett at Brookwood High School … chose Alabama over LSU, NC State, Missouri and Vanderbilt.

William Sanders on The Joe Gaither Show Episode 15, June 9, 2023

Rico Scott

Commitment date: April 16, 2023

Position: Wide receiver
Ht/Wt: 6-0, 185 pounds
Hometown: Harrisburg, Penn. (Bishop McDevitt)

Rankings

Consensus: 4-star prospect
On3: No. 295 nationally, No. 47 position, No. 7 state
247Sports: No. 302 nationally, No. 48 position, No. 4 state
Rivals: Not in Rivals 250, No. 80 position, No. 12 state
ESPN: Not in ESPN 300, No. 34 position, No. 3 state

Speed is a strong factor for Scott's success, but what's more impressive is his ability to take contact and continue running after the catch. He is not easily wavered by light contact; it will likely take a legitimate tackle to bring him down on the first try.

Scott is also good at identifying holes to run through and accelerating through them.

His decision to commit to Alabama came quickly; Scott did not receive an offer from Alabama until March 4, before visited the campus. Yet he still put the Crimson Tide in his initial top six, which was a strong indication of how high he held Nick Saban and Co.

Alabama Biography

RICO SCOTT

WR, 6-0, 185, Harrisburg, Pa./Bishop McDevitt

A unanimous four-star prospect across all recruiting outlets … an explosive receiver who ranks 254th on the ESPN300 … No. 304 in the On3 Consensus … also listed as the Consensus’ No. 50 receiver and the No. 5 player in the state of Pennsylvania … No. 311 nationally, the No. 49 wideout and the No. 6 player in the state according to the 247Composite rankings … 247Sports’ No. 40 receiver nationally and the No. 4 player in Pennsylvania … the No. 33 receiver, the No. 26 player in the New England Region and the third-rated player in the state by ESPN.com … listed as the No. 50 wide receiver and No. 6 in Pennsylvania according to On3 … the 77th-rated receiver by Rivals.com … a Top 300 All-American by PrepStar and the magazine’s No. 45 wide receiver … played for head coach Jeff Weachter at Biship McDevitt High School … caught 86 passes for 1,353 yards and 23 touchdowns in 2023 with another 92 yards rushing and a score … as a junior, recorded 66 receptions for 1,184 yards and 18 scores on the way to a PIAA Class 4A state title … averaged 33.5 yards per kickoff return in 2022 … caught 25 passes for 538 yards and nine touchdowns as a sophomore … chose Alabama over in-state Penn State along with Auburn, Georgia and Texas A&M.

Peyton Woodyard

Commitment date: Aug. 8, 2023

Position: Safety
Ht/Wt: 6-2, 188 pounds
Hometown: Bellflower, Calif. (St. John Bosco)

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Rankings

Consensus: 4-star prospect
On3: No. 128 nationally, No. 7 position, No. 10 state
247Sports: No. 115 nationally, No. 20 position, No. 21 state
Rivals: No. 60 nationally, No. 5 position, No. 6 state
ESPN: No. 141 nationally, No. 10 position, No. 12 state

Alabama Biography

PEYTON WOODYARD

DB, 6-2, 188, Bellflower, Calif./St. John Bosco

A versatile and talented safety prospect out of California … a unanimous four-star prospect … No. 101 in the 247Composite … also listed as the No. 9 safety and No. 12 player from California on the Composite … the No. 107 recruit overall, the No. 7 safety and No. 11 player in the state by the On3 Consensus … the 43rd-ranked prospect, No. 3 safety and No. 5 player in California according to Rivals.com … the No. 105 player on the ESPN300 list … also rated as the No. 6 safety, No. 15 player in the West Region and the No. 13 player in the state by ESPN … the No. 160 prospect, No. 12 safety and No. 14 player in the state by On3 … ranked 230th on the Top247 list … 247Sports’ No. 21 safety and No. 21 player in California … selected to play in the All-American Bowl and the Polynesian Bowl … coached by Jason Negro at St. John Bosco … recorded 53 tackles, with one interception and seven pass breakups as a junior in 2022 … added 62 tackles as a sophomore … chose Alabama over in-state USC along with Georgia, Notre Dame, Ohio State.

Class of 2025

Commits (2)

1. Anthony Rogers, RB, 5-8, 185, Pike Road, Ala.
2. Myles Johnson, ATH, 6-1, 220, Brewton, Ala.  

Class of 2026

Commits (1)

1. Zykie Helton, OL, 6-3, 300, Carrollton, Ga.

Class of 2023

High Schools (26)

1. Keon Keeley, Edge, 6-6, 242, Tampa, Fla., SI99 No. 3
2. Caleb Downs, S, 6-0, 185, Hoschton, Ga., SI99 No. 6
3. Kadyn Proctor, OT, 6-6, 330, Des Moines, Iowa, SI99 No. 9
4. James Smith, IDL,  6-3, 340, Montgomery, Ala., SI99 No. 21
5. Qua Russaw, LB, 6-2, 230, Montgomery, Ala. SI99 No. 23  
6. Richard Young, RB, 5-11, 200, Lehigh Acres, Fla., SI99 No. 25
7. Jahlil Hurley, CB, 6-2, 170, Florends, Ala., SI99 No. 32
8. Desmond Ricks, CB, 6-1, 170, Chesapeake, Va., No. 36
9. Jalen Hale, WR, 6-2, 175, Longview, Texas, No. 49
10. Dylan Lonergan, QB, 6-2, 215, Snellville, Ga., SI99, No. 53
11. Tony Mitchell, S, 6-2, 180, Alabaster, Ala., SI99 No. 64 (suspended)
12. Justice Haynes, RB, 5-10, 200, Buford, Ga., SI99, No. 73
13. Wilkin Formby, OT, 6-7, 295, Tuscaloosa, Ala., SI99 No. 92
14. Jordan Renaud, DT, 6-5, 250, Tyler, Texas
15. Eli Holstein, QB, 6-4 222, Zachary, La.
16. Hunter Osborne, DL, 6-4, 260, Trussville, Ala.
17. Olaus Alinen, OT, 6-6, 315, Windsor, Conn.
18. Ty Lockwood, TE, 6-5, 225, Thompson Station, Tenn.
19. Yhonzae Pierre, OLB, 6-4, 200, Eufala, Ala.
20. Myles McVay, OT, 6-6, 358, East St. Louis, Ill.
21. Edric Hill, DL, 6-3, 290, Kansas City, Mo.
22. Cole Adams, WR, 5-10, 180, Owasso, Okla.
23. RyQueze McElderry, G, 6-3, 340, Anniston, Ala.
24. Brayson Hubbard, S, 6-2, 190, Pascagoula, Miss.
25. Conor Talty, K, 6-1, 195, Chicago, Ill.
26. Jaren Hamilton, WR, 6-1, 188, Gainesville, Fla.

Junior Colleges (2)

1. Malik Benson, WR, 6-1, 185, Lansing, Kan./Hutchinson CC
2. Justin Jefferson, LB, 6-1, 215, 6-1 215, Memphis, Tenn./Pearl River CC

The Alabama football recruiting tracker will be regularly updated as the Class of 2024 forms en route to National Signing Day.