Alabama Flips 4-Star Michigan Commit

Ivan Taylor, 4-Star safety in the 2025 class and son of NFL legend Ike Taylor, officially flipped his commitment from the Wolverines to the Crimson Tide this week.

Sep 28, 2024; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Kalen DeBoer on the sideline during the third quarter against the Georgia Bulldogs at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Will McLelland-Imagn Images / William McLelland-Imagn Images

Despite a tough stretch on the recruiting trail last week, losing three commitments from the 2025 class, Kalen DeBoer and his staff bounced back in a big way, flipping one of the class's top talents.

According to Hayes Fawcett of On3, Ivan Taylor, 4-Star prospect in the 2025 class, has officially flipped his commitment from the Michigan Wolverines to the Crimson Tide. He is the No. 2 ranked safety in the nation and the No. 5 player in the state of Florida.

BREAKING: Four-Star Safety Ivan Taylor has Flipped his Commitment from Michigan to Alabama, he tells me for @on3recruits

The 6’0 180 S from Winter Garden, FL had been Committed to the Wolverines since July

Is the son of former NFL CB Ike Taylorhttps://t.co/jXbnThhbb9 pic.twitter.com/ZgGaAuPbFs

— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) November 19, 2024

Taylor had been committed to Michigan since July. He is the son of legendary NFL cornerback Ike Taylor who suited up for the Pittsburgh Steelers from 2003-2014, amassing an incredible 636 tackles, 14 interceptions and 134 pass deflections. Not to mention, Taylor is also a two-time Super Bowl champion, winning titles in 2005 and 2008.

Ivan becomes the 21st commitment and the ninth 4-Star talent for the Crimson Tide's 2025 class. Like his father, Taylor is a rangy defensive back with the ability to play multiple positions. He also has a distinct nose for the ball, frequently finding himself in or around tackles at the end of plays.

While he will certainly need to bulk up a bit if he hopes to withstand the rigors of the SEC, Taylor has already shown he possesses elite skills as a defender and he will likely be a difference maker on Bama's defense sooner than later.

Alabama holds the No. 3 ranked recruiting class in the nation currently, according to the 247Sports composite ranking.

Check out the Alabama Football Recruiting Tracker for the latest on the Tide's 2025 and 2026 recruiting classes.