Top Alabama 2026 target, 5-star wide receiver announces official commitment date
Top Alabama 2026 target, 5-star wide receiver announces official commitment date
One of the Alabama Crimson Tide's top 2026 recruiting targets, an official commitment date for Cederian Morgan is now set.
Morgan, who has Alabama listed among his six finalists, will announce his commitment decision July 2 between the Crimson Tide and five other programs. Alongside the Crimson Tide, Morgan has the Auburn Tigers, Clemson Tigers, Colorado Buffaloes, Florida Gators, and Georgia Bulldogs in his top six.
According to the 247Sports Composite rankings, Morgan is currently considered as the No. 14 overall player in the 2026 recruiting class, as well as the No. 3 wide receiver nationally. A five-star prospect, Morgan is also considered as the No. 1 overall player in the state of Alabama where he attends Benjamin Russell High School.
At the moment, Alabama's 2026 recruiting class currently ranks No. 35 nationally according to the 247Sports Team Rankings with five commits. Alabama's 2026 class does not currently include a wide receiver.
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