Where Alabama football's 2026 recruiting class sits in rankings entering June
As we enter the month of June, one could say that the Alabama Crimson Tide have yet to fully hit their stride on the recruiting trail.
At the moment, the Crimson Tide hold only five current commitments in their 2026 recruiting class, each of which come from the state's of Alabama and Georgia.
Of those five, one ranks as a five-star prospect according to the 247Sports Composite recruiting rankings in top cornerback Jorden Edmonds, while the others are all considered as four-star's. The four-star's are Zyan Gibson, Jamarion Matthews, Chris Booker, and Kamhariyan Johnson.
However, with the calendar having now flipped to June, it marks what is usually a loaded month for recruiting at Alabama annually in which the Crimson Tide will host countless prospects for official visits, and could even land some commitments if last year is something to go off for Kalen DeBoer and staff.
Where does the Crimson Tide's 2026 recruiting class currently rank however nationally with only five commits, as of June 5?
Alabama football 2026 recruiting class ranking
247Sports: No. 46 nationally (No. 12 in SEC)
No. 46 nationally (No. 12 in SEC) On3: No. 10 nationally (No. 4 in SEC)
No. 10 nationally (No. 4 in SEC) ESPN: Unranked nationally (Not in Top 25)
Unranked nationally (Not in Top 25) Rivals: No. 44 nationally (No. 12 in SEC)
While the Crimson Tide's recruiting class ranking isn't as high as one might be accustomed to, it is also important to remember that Alabama only has five players committed, which is far less than some of the other top programs, and for the fact that it is only June.
However, don't be surprised if this ranking changes in the near future, as the Crimson Tide are among the favorites for some big names currently, and could easily start to build momentum as we enter the summer months.
Contact/Follow us @RollTideWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Alabama news, notes and opinion.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
USA Today
an hour ago
- USA Today
CBS Sports predicts Alabama football postseason and CFP fate in Year 2 under Kalen DeBoer
The Alabama Crimson Tide have never missed the College Football Playoff in back-to-back years since its inception in 2014. Alabama's only playoff misses came after their loss to Auburn at Jordan-Hare Stadium at the close of the 2019 regular season, when the Crimson Tide lost twice in three games at Tennessee and LSU in 2022, and last season when they suffered three regular-season losses for the first time since the BCS era in 2010. With the CFP expanded to 12 teams for the second year in a row, don't look for Alabama to miss the playoffs again in Year 2 under coach Kalen DeBoer, CBS Sports says. In the outlet's preseason bowl projections ahead of the 2025 season, analyst Brad Crawford laid out his prediction for where the Crimson Tide will be in the postseason picture by December. Crawford has Alabama in a first-round CFP matchup against projected Mountain West champion Boise State at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa on Dec. 19 or 20. Alabama was the No. 6 seed in the playoff in Crawford's projections on Thursday. "Here's the rare buy-low opportunity on the Crimson Tide after Alabama's lackluster close to Kalen DeBoer's first campaign. The offseason hire of Ryan Grubb as offensive coordinator is being undersold nationally, and if the Crimson Tide get explosive production out of Ty Simpson at quarterback as a result, this is a team worthy of being in the middle of the national title conversation." --Brad Crawford, CBS Sports. RELATED: Penn State was the No. 6 seed in last year's playoff and reached the CFP semifinals before a close loss to Notre Dame in the Orange Bowl. Alabama finished 9-4 and ended the year with a loss to Michigan in the ReliaQuest Bowl in Tampa. Alabama is ranked No. 8 in both the preseason US LBM Coaches Poll and AP Top 25 poll. The Crimson Tide open the season at Florida State on Aug. 30. Kickoff is set for 2:30 p.m. CT. The game will be televised on ABC. Alabama football schedule 2025 All times Central. Follow us at @RollTideWire on X, and like our page on Facebook for ongoing coverage of Alabama Crimson Tide news, notes and opinions.
USA Today
2 hours ago
- USA Today
Who is the highest-paid SEC assistant coach? Ole Miss DC Pete Golding leads group
Following his contract extension in the offseason, Ole Miss football defensive coordinator Pete Golding is among the highest paid assistant coaches in college football this season. In just three seasons at Ole Miss, Pete Golding has built the Rebels' defense into one of the best units in the country. For that, the third-year Rebels coordinator is now the highest-paid assistant coach in the SEC and one of the top in college football. Noted by the Clarion-Ledger, part of the USA TODAY Network, Lane Kiffin and Ole Miss rewarded Golding with a three-year contract extension this past offseason that pushed him up the ladder among the highest-paid assistants in the SEC with a salary of $2.55 million for this upcoming season. REQUIRED READING: Jon Gruden would 'die to coach in the SEC' as he looks to return to football Hired ahead of the 2023 season by Kiffin, Golding's new contract − which he signed on Feb. 25 of this year − will give him a $300,000 pay increase from his previous contract for the 2025-26 season. He was scheduled to make $2.25 million this year. Using last year's USA Today's highest-paid assistant coaches database as a reference, Golding was previously the fourth-highest-paid assistant coach in the country among public universities and colleges. His new contract now makes him the second-highest-paid assistant, only behind new Penn State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles, who is making an annual base salary of $3.1 million. Ole Miss finished just behind Knowles' then-Ohio State Buckeyes defense last season as the No. 2 scoring defense in the country at 14.38 points per game. Golding's unit is set to open the 2025 season against Georgia State on Saturday, Aug. 30 at 7:45 p.m. ET at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Here's more on Golding's recent contract extension and salary increase at Ole Miss: Pete Golding Ole Miss contract extension, salary details Noted by the Clarion-Ledger, Golding signed a three-year contract extension with Ole Miss that will keep him in Oxford through the 2027-28 season. His salary for the current 2025-26 is listed at $2.55 million, with him having the opportunity of making an additional $200,000 in potential incentive pay: $50,000 for Ole Miss winning the SEC championship game and $150,000 for Ole Miss winning the entire College Football Playoff. Golding's annual salary will increase each of the next two seasons, as he is set to make $2.6 million from Feb. 1, 2026 to Jan. 31, 2027 and then $2.7 million from Feb. 1, 2027 to Jan. 31, 2028. The USA TODAY app gets you to the heart of the news — fast. Download for award-winning coverage, crosswords, audio storytelling, the eNewspaper and more.
Miami Herald
2 hours ago
- Miami Herald
Live blog: What's happening at the Dolphins-Lions joint practice on Thursday
Miami Dolphins Live blog: What's happening at the Dolphins-Lions joint practice on Thursday News, notes and observations from the Dolphins' Thursday joint practice with the Lions in suburban Detroit: (and please keep checking back for updates, which will be added to the top). Patrick Paul has done a very good job blocking. He helped free up Jaylen Wright for a sizable gain. Tua Tagovailoa hit Dee Eskridge for 30 yards down the middle.. But on the other side, Detroit had success against Miami's defense in red zone drills. Amon-Ra St. Brown had a TD catch against Cornell Armstrong.. Jameson Williams then beat Storm Duck for a touchdown. Jordan Phillips and Willie Gay Jr. combined on a tackle for loss Phillips has had a very good two-week stretch. Jordyn Brooks had a nifty tackle for loss. Brooks and Willie Gay have been Miami's defensive MVPs of training camp. The Dolphins offense began 11 on 11 drills with a Tua Tagovailoa completion to Jaylen Waddle for eight yards, on a bubble screen. Lions linebacker Alex Anzalone batted down Tagovailoa's pass on the next play, and Pro Bowl defensive end Aiden Hutchinson sacked Tagovailoa to end that possession. A day after being carted off from practice field, Dolphins linebacker Chop Robinson is on the field to start 11 on 11 drills. Dolphins linebacker Jordyn Brooks, who has had an excellent camp, stopped Jahmyr Gibbs for a loss on 3rd and 1. Undrafted rookie safety John Saunders Jr., who forced an SEC-leading four fumbles at Mississippi last season, forced a fumble during early red zone drills, as the Dolphins' Travis Wingfield noted. Saunders has had the most flash plays among undrafted rookies on defense. Tua Tagovailoa was sharp in the early stages of 1 on 1 matchups in which only quarterbacks, receivers and defensive backs are competing. Tagovailoa hit Jaylen Waddle in the back of the end zone for a touchdown, then connected with Erik Ezukanma on a touchdown. Dolphins backup quarterback Zach Wilson took over and hit Tarik Black and Tahj Washington for touchdowns. Tagovailoa returned and picked up where he left off, hitting Waddle and Malik Washington for touchdowns. Jaylen Wright dropped a Tagovailoa pass, and the Lions were called for pass interference on Ezukanma. Also in 1 on 1 drills, Dolphins safety Ifeatu Melifonwu then had tight coverage on Jameson Williams, forcing an incomplete pass. Ethan Bonner also had a nice play in coverage. Defensive lineman Zach Sieler appears to be getting the practice off. He's wearing a baseball cap and not dressed in pads. Running back De'Von Achane wasn't spotted. Receiver Tyreek Hill (oblique), linebacker Jaelan Phillips (lower body issue), right tackle Austin Jackson (lower body), center Andrew Meyer, fullback Alec Ingold (concussion protocol), defensive lineman Mo Kamara (concussion protocol), and safety Ashtyn Davis (leg) remain out. Also still out: offensive lineman Bayron Matos, who wants to play again, as we explained here. Linebacker Chop Robinson returned to practice after being carted off on Wednesday. Claude Smalls II reported from Detroit. Barry Jackson reported from an office. This story was originally published August 14, 2025 at 11:03 AM.
