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New Alabama QB Commit Shines at Elite 11
New Alabama QB Commit Shines at Elite 11 originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
Look away, Iowa State Cyclones fans; new Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback commit Jett Thomalla might be the next great college football quarterback.
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On Thursday, Thomalla made waves at the Elite 11 competition, being on target with 18 of his 20 throws, per Charles Power of On3.
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The Elite 11 Finals, a competition among the country's top high school football players, entered its second day of competition, with Thomalla earning high praise.
The Alabama commit dominated his Pro Day, throwing precise passes on nearly all of his scripted plays. Power praised Thomalla for his footwork and ability to push the ball downfield. 247Sports ranks Thomalla as the eighth-best quarterback following the conclusion of the second day of the recruiting period.
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Thomalla's standout performance comes on the same week he decommitted from Iowa State and pledged his allegiance to Alabama. On Tuesday, just weeks after taking his official visit to Iowa State, Thomalla decommitted from the Big 12 power. On the same day, he committed to the University of Alabama.
Alabama was the last of 12 teams to offer Thomalla but unquestionably had enough of an impact to sway his decision. The four-star quarterback in the 2026 class earned MaxPreps Nebraska Player of the Year honors last year, throwing for 3,663 yards, 47 touchdowns, and three picks.
Barring another decommitment, he will join a Crimson Tide roster flush with blue-chip quarterback talent. This season, head coach Kalen DeBoer will welcome five-star passer Keelon Russell, while former five-star prospect Ty Simpson will likely start the season under center.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 19, 2025, where it first appeared.
