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Alabama football 2025 season preview, predictions: AK Dear
Part of a loaded Alabama Crimson Tide running back room, could true freshman AK Dear make an impact as early as this season? A player new to the Crimson Tide this season, Dear comes to Tuscaloosa as a member of Alabama's 2025 recruiting class where he was among the highest-rated prospects in the group overall. Dear was also considered among the nation's top high school prospects a year ago at his position, and now looks at a potential breakout campaign in year one at Alabama. Let's take a look at everything you need to know about the debut season for AK Dear at Alabama this fall. AK Dear player information AK Dear career stats This will be the first season for Dear at the collegiate level. Dear has yet to compile any stats collegiately. AK Dear 2024 stats As for Dear's stats a year ago, the freshman running back is coming off an impressive conclusion to his prep career a year ago at Mississippi's Quitman High School. Across nine games, Dear played multiple roles offensively which included 1,081 yards and six touchdowns rushing over 151 attempts, as well as four more scores as both a passer and receiver. AK Dear recruiting ranking According to the 247Sports Composite rankings, Dear was considered as the nation's No. 53 overall prospect in the 2025 recruiting class, as well as the No. 2 running back nationally. A four-star recruit who committed to Alabama in Aug. 2024, Dear also ranked as the No. 3 player in the state of Mississippi where he attended Quitman High School. AK Dear 2025 season outlook With his exact role likely unsure at the moment, it feels like how much we see of Dear in 2025 could be an unknown. A highly-touted prospect, Dear joins a deep Alabama running back room that returns starter Jam Miller and notable backup Richard Young, while also having added transfer Dre Washington, who also has significant experience. As a result of this, those three names could be among Alabama's top options at the position, while Dear is alongside the group of others who are potential set to emerge. Overall, expect Dear to see some action in 2025 offensively, as well as potentially on special teams, and for the true freshman to likely play a depth role this fall who could possibly emerge later in the year. AK Dear 2025 season prediction Contact/Follow us @RollTideWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Alabama news, notes and opinion.
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4-star Buford safety Nascar McCoy names his top 5 schools
Four-star safety recruit Nascar McCoy has narrowed down his options to just five schools ahead of his commitment. McCoy appears to be planning to announce his commitment on Friday, July 25 between 6 and 10 p.m. ET at a night club in Atlanta. McCoy's top five schools are the Georgia Bulldogs, Michigan Wolverines, Ole Miss Rebels, Texas A&M Aggies and Miami Hurricanes. McCoy plays high school football for Buford High School in Buford, Georgia. Buford is one of the top high school football programs in the country. The Georgia Bulldogs already have a pair of commitments from Buford in three-star athlete Tyriq Green and three-star offensive lineman Graham Houston. The 6-foot-2, 180-pound safety is ranked as the No. 325 recruit in the country and the No. 40 player in Georgia, per the 247Sports Composite. McCoy, who is a member of the class of 2026 and is a rising senior, is the No. 26 safety in the nation. In McCoy's top schools announcement, he does not explicitly say his commitment date is July 25, but based on the context of his announcement (below) you can imply he'll make his commitment then. Georgia already has three safety commitments in the class of 2026 in Zech Fort, Jordan Smith and Kealan Jones. Athlete Tyriq Green also likely projects to be a safety, so it is a bit unlikely Georgia would be looking to add a fourth or fifth safety recruit to their 2026 signing class. Interestingly, the Auburn Tigers have hosted McCoy on visits more than any other program, but the Buford star did not include the Tigers in his top five. The four-star is projected to commit to Ole Miss, per Rivals. Follow UGAWire on Instagram or Threads for more Georgia recruiting coverage!
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Alabama lands commitment from second quarterback in 2026 class
BREAKING: Four-Star QB Tayden Kaawa has Committed to Alabama, he tells me for @rivalsThe 6'5 225 QB from Molokai, HI chose the Crimson Tide over BYU'Another Local boi in Tuscaloosa, Roll Tide🐘!!' The Alabama Crimson Tide have added a second quarterback to their 2026 recruiting class. Yes, having already owned a commitment from 2026 four-star quarterback Jett Thomalla, Alabama has now added yet another signal caller to this class in Tayden Kaawa, who announced Monday night that he had committed to the Crimson Tide. A prospect whom Alabama reportedly began emerging for back in June, Kaawa announced his commitment to the Crimson Tide over others that included Boise State and BYU. According to the 247Sports Composite rankings, Kaawa is considered as the nation's No. 351 overall player in the 2026 recruiting class, as well as the No. 26 quarterback nationally. A four-star prospect, Kaawa is also ranked the No. 6 overall prospect in the state of Utah where he attends Orem High School. Following the decision from Kaawa, Alabama's class now holds 20 total commitments this cycle. Contact/Follow us @RollTideWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Alabama news, notes and opinion.
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Alabama listed among finalists for top 2026 basketball prospect
NEWS: 2026 Top-25 recruit Chris Washington Jr. is down to seven schools, he tells @ 6-8 small forward is the No. 1 ranked player in the state of Tennessee. According to a report from Rivals' Joe Tipton, the Alabama Crimson Tide have been listed among the list of teams who are still in the mix for top 2026 basketball prospect Chris Washington Jr.. Washington is now reportedly down to seven finalists, according to Tipton, listing Alabama alongside the Auburn Tigers, Cincinnati Bearcats, Florida A&M Rattlers, Ole Miss Rebels, Tennessee Volunteers, and Villanova Wildcats. At the moment, Washington is currently considered as the nation's No. 23 overall prospect in the 2026 recruiting class, according to the 247Sports Composite rankings, as well as the No. 10 small forward nationally. A five-star prospect, Washington is also considered as the No. 1 player in the state of Tennessee, attending Providence Christian Academy. Alabama does not currently have a player committed in their 2026 class. Contact/Follow us @RollTideWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Alabama news, notes and opinion.
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4-star QB Teddy Jarrard is ready to commit
Four-star quarterback Teddy Jarrard is ready to decide where he will play college football. The class of 2027 passer is down to five schools: the Georgia Bulldogs, Ohio State Buckeyes, Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Michigan Wolverines and Penn State Nittany Lions. Jarrard will announce his commitment on Thursday, July 24. He had a chance to visit all of his top five schools this summer. The four-star is projected to commit to Notre Dame. The rising junior is ranked as the No. 195 prospect in the nation and the No. 15 quarterback per the 247Sports Composite. He is the No. 28 recruit in Georgia. The 6-foot-3, 190-pound quarterback has steadily risen in the rankings and is No. 52 player in the country in the Rivals300. Georgia hosted Jarrard on a visit on June 1. The Bulldogs are currently without any quarterbacks commitments in the class of 2027. Georgia has just two commitments in the 2027 recruiting cycle, which is normal at this point in time. Notably, the Bulldogs have a commitment from five-star class of 2026 quarterback Jared Curtis, who is projected to be Georgia's quarterback of the future. Jarrard plays high school football for North Cobb High School in Kennesaw, Georgia. Jarrard is the second-ranked quarterback in Georgia in the class of 2027. In 2024, Jarrard earned offensive player of the year honors with North Cobb. He totaled 2,783 passing yards and 34 passing touchdowns in 2024. He also completed an impressive 72% of his passes. Jarrard helped North Cobb go 11-2 and advance to the second round of the 6A high school football playoffs in Georgia.
