Tag: 2025 recruiting

Alabama lands commitment from 2025 kicker Peter Notaro

The Alabama Crimson Tide landed a commitment from 2025 kicker Peter Notaro on Wednesday. Notaro chose the Crimson Tide over Ohio State.

The Alabama Crimson Tide is rolling on the recruiting trail. On Wednesday, Alabama landed a commitment from 2025 kicker Peter Notaro. Notaro is ranked as a five-star by Kohl’s Kicking.

Alabama now has two specialists committed as a part of the ’25 recruiting class. 2025 three-star punter Alex Asparuhov is also committed to the Crimson Tide.

Notaro chose to commit to Alabama over other programs, such as theย Ohio State Buckeyes, Pittsburgh, and West Virginia. He is listed at 5-foot-11 and 180 pounds. He plays for North Allegheny High School in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

The following were Kohl’s comments regarding Notaro:

“Notaro scored 17 points on field goals and 116.43 points on kick offs at the Underclassman Challenge. He also won a field goal competition and looked like a D1 scholarship player. He flashed potential in the punting portion as well but his current strength are kickoffs and field goals.”

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2025 4-star EDGE Justin Hill commits to Alabama over Ohio State, others

2025 four-star edge rusher Justin Hill announced his commitment to Alabama on Wednesday. Hill chose the Crimson Tide over Ohio State, Oregon, and USC.

The Alabama Crimson Tide continues to have profound success on the recruiting trail under the new coaching staff. On Wednesday, 2025 four-star edge rusher Justin Hill committed to the Crimson Tide over Ohio State, Oregon, and USC.

Hill took an official visit to all four of his finalists. Ultimately, it was Kalen DeBoer and the Alabama coaching staff that earned his verbal commitment.

The native of Cincinnati, Ohio is one of the premier pass rushers in the 2025 recruiting class. Hill is listed at 6-foot-3 and 220 pounds. He was recruited by the Crimson Tide to play the Wolf position. In Alabama’s defense, the wolf position is similar to an outside linebacker that can also be used as a defensive end at times.

Hill’s commitment gives the Crimson Tide a total of 22 commitments for the ’25 recruiting class. He is the second Wolf target that Alabama has landed in the ’25 recruiting cycle alongside fellow four-star and future teammate Dawson Merritt.

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2025 4-star TE Kaleb Edwards announces commitment to Alabama

2025 four-star tight end Kaleb Edwards announced his commitment to Alabama on Tuesday. Edwards chose the Crimson Tide over Auburn, Oregon, and Texas.

The Alabama Crimson Tide football program has been trending in the right direction on the recruiting trail for quite a while. On Tuesday, Alabama added even more talent to its 2025 recruiting class. Four-star tight end Kaleb Edwards committed to Alabama over other programs like Auburn, Oregon, and Texas.

Edwards received an offer from Alabama on April 14. He took an official visit to Alabama from June 17-19. The California native also took official visits to UCLA, Texas, Auburn, and Oregon.

During his junior season, Edwards reeled in 44 receptions for 828 yards and seven touchdowns. The 6-foot-6 pass-catcher has proven to be an effective receiving threat and a good blocker at Oak Ridge High School.

In all likelihood, Edwards will be the lone tight end signee in Alabama’s ’25 recruiting class. In the ’24 recruiting class, Alabama signed two tight ends — Caleb Odom and Jay Lindsey.

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Alabama lands commitment from elite, 2025 5-star CB Dijon Lee Jr.

2025 five-star CB Dijon Lee Jr. announced his committed to Alabama and DeBoer has landed his highest-rated recruit.

The Alabama Crimson Tide coaching staff made another statement on the recruiting trail on Friday. 2025 five-star cornerback Dijon Lee Jr. announced that he committed to Alabama over other programs like theย Georgia Bulldogs, Texas A&M Aggies, and Washington Huskies.

Lee Jr. is regarded as one of the top cornerbacks in the country in the ’25 recruiting class. National recruiting analyst Greg Biggins of 247Sports had the following to say in his evaluation of Lee Jr.:

“Lee is one of the longest corners in the country, pushing 6-4, 190 pounds. We could see him transition to safety at the college level but most schools like him at corner and thatโ€™s his desired position as well. Can smother an opposing receiver at the line of scrimmage and is very good in press coverage.”

Biggins also had high praise for his skill set and abilities, arguing that he’s a tough player to outsmart and beat in the physical aspect of the game

“Has good feet and change of direction for a tall corner and is rarely beaten over the top. Can get in and out of his breaks and gets his hands on a lot of balls. Is physical in run support and isnโ€™t afraid to get downhill and lay a big hit on a running back. Is a smart, heady player as well, understands the game and has the positional versatility to be an impact player at multiple spots in the secondary, which gives him even more value.”

Lee Jr. hails from Mission Viejo, California. He is the fourth prospect from California to commit to Alabama as a member of the 2025 recruiting class. He is also the highest-ranked recruit to commit to the Crimson Tide as a part of the 2025 recruiting class.

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Alabama lands commitment from 2025 4-star OLB Dawson Merritt

2025 four-star outside linebacker Dawson Merritt committed to Alabama over Nebraska on Wednesday.

The Alabama Crimson Tide football program picked up a commitment from 2025 four-star outside linebacker Dawson Merritt on Wednesday. The Kansas native chose the Crimson Tide over Nebraska.

Merritt took official visits to both Alabama and Nebraska in the month of June. He was a priority target for both programs and the Crimson Tide won out for the blue-chip recruit.

Merritt plays for Blue Valley High School in Overland Park, Kansas. He is listed at 6-foot-3 and 215 pounds. At Alabama, Merritt will play the WOLF position. Under Alabama defensive coordinator Kane Wommack, this is a position designed for a hybrid linebacker. Meaning Merritt can be used as both a linebacker and edge rusher for the Crimson Tide.

As a junior, Merritt recorded 83 tackles, 17 tackles for loss, and seven sacks. He will likely be used in a multitude of ways once he arrives on campus in Tuscaloosa. Merritt is one of the more versatile linebackers in the ’25 recruiting class, much less in Alabama’s recruiting class.

Merritt is the sixth linebacker to commit to the Crimson Tide as a part of the ’25 recruiting class. He joins fellow linebacker commits Luke Metz, Darrell “Duke” Johnson, Jaedon Harmon, Abduall Sanders, and Myles Johnson.

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Alabama lands commitment from 2025 4-star IOL Micah DeBose

Kalen DeBoer closes the deal on another blue-chip recruit in four-star offensive lineman Micah DeBose

The Alabama Crimson Tide football program received some huge news on the recruiting trail on Saturday night. During an official visit to Alabama, 2025 four-star interior offensive lineman Micah DeBose announced his commitment to the Crimson Tide. DeBose chose Alabama over other programs such as Florida, Ohio State, and LSU.

Alabama has landed commitments from four offensive linemen in the past two weeks. DeBose joins fellow four-star offensive linemen Michael Carroll and Jackson Lloyd as well as three-star offensive lineman Mal Waldrep.

DeBose was committed to Georgia for a little less than a year. He decided to reopen his recruitment and weigh his options. The product of Vigor High School was recruited by Alabama under Nick Saban and Kalen DeBoer. He was a priority recruit for both coaching staffs.

DeBose is originally from Columbus, Ohio. Many viewed the Buckeyes as the long-term favorite to land his commitment. However, the Crimson Tide were able to use a final official visit this weekend and long-term relationships to land the blue-chip recruit.

He is listed at 6-foot-5 and 315 pounds. At the college level, DeBose could be asked to play both offensive guard and offensive tackle. Nonetheless, his commitment is a huge one for the Alabama coaching staff. The product of Vigor High School is one of the top-ranked linemen in the country and the best offensive lineman in the state for the ’25 recruiting class.

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Alabama QB commit Keelon Russell named Elite 11 MVP

2025 four-star quarterback and Alabama football commit Keelon Russell was named the Elite 11 MVP!

For the first time since 2016, Alabama Crimson Tide football has a new quarterback named as the Elite 11 MVP with class of 2025 four-star quarterback [autotag]Keelon Russell[/autotag] earning the honor.

The last Alabama player to win the prestigious award was former five-star quarterback Tua Tagovailoa.

Russell was one of several high-profile quarterbacks that competed in the three-day event. The event includes individual drills, 7-on-7 competition, and instruction from quarterback experts. Overall, Russell was viewed as the best performer and was awarded the Elite 11 MVP.

Russell flipped his commitment from SMU to Alabama on June 4. Since then, Russell has confirmed that he is locked in with the Crimson Tide.

He has been active on the recruiting trail as well. The native of Duncanville, Texas is often seen reaching out to fellow prospects in the ’25 recruiting class on X to get them to commit to the Crimson Tide.

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Alabama lands commitment from 2025 3-star DL London Simmons

Kalen DeBoer continues to impress on the recruiting trail!

The Alabama Crimson Tide had 10 official visitors on campus this weekend. One of those official visitors was 2025 three-star defensive lineman London Simmons. On Sunday evening, Simmons announced his commitment to Alabama.

Simmons committed to the Crimson Tide over North Carolina State and the Arkansas Razorbacks. He plays for Hartfield Academy in Flowood, Mississippi. Simmons is listed at 6-foot-3 and 310 pounds.

The Alabama coaching staff extended an offer to Simmons several weeks ago following an impressive camp performance. Over the weekend, Simmons was in Tuscaloosa for an official visit.

Simmons is the second defensive lineman to commit to the Crimson Tide as a part of the 2025 recruiting class. The other is four-star Antonio Coleman.

As a junior, Simmons recorded 78 tackles, 18 tackles for loss, and 15 sacks. It will be interesting to see how Simmons performs during his senior season for the Hawks.

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Alabama lands commitment from 2025 3-star IOL Mal Waldrep

Alabama landed a commitment from 2025 three-star interior offensive lineman Mal Waldrep on Tuesday.

The Alabama Crimson Tide received some positive news on the recruiting trail on Tuesday evening. 2025 three-star interior offensive lineman Mal Waldrep announced his commitment to Alabama. Waldrep is the second offensive lineman to commit to the Crimson Tide in as many days. The other being 2025 four-star interior offensive lineman Michael Carroll.

Waldrep chose to commit to Alabama following an official visit to Tuscaloosa this past weekend. Ultimately, he chose the Crimson Tide over other programs like theย Auburn Tigers, Clemson Tigers, and Tennessee Volunteers.

He will likely play the guard position at the college level. That is the position that the Alabama coaching staff has recruited him to play. Waldrep is listed at 6-foot-5 and 320 pounds. He plays for Central-Phenix City High School in Phenix City, Alabama.

With Alabama likely losing both of its guards — Tyler Booker and Jaeden Roberts to the 2025 NFL draft, Waldrep will have the opportunity to come in and compete for early playing time. Waldrep helps bolster Alabama’s offensive line haul for the ’25 recruiting class.

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Alabama lands commitment from 2025 4-star IOL Michael Carroll

Kalen DeBoer continues to impress on the recruiting trail after landing another big-time commitment!

The Alabama Crimson Tide football program received some positive news on the recruiting trail on Monday afternoon. 2025 four-star interior offensive lineman Michael Carroll announced his commitment to Alabama. Carroll chose the Crimson Tide over other programs like theย Georgia Bulldogs, Michigan Wolverines, and Penn State Nittany Lions.

Carroll took an official visit to Alabama this weekend. The native of Doylestown, Pennsylvania was scheduled to take official visits to Penn State and Michigan in the coming weeks.

He is the first offensive lineman to commit to Alabama in the 2025 recruiting class. He is listed at 6-foot-6 and 315 pounds. Carroll could play either guard or tackle at the college level. The Alabama coaching staff recruited him to play both positions.

Alabama lands one of the nation’s top interior offensive linemen in Carroll. It is certainly a good building block for Alabama to secure a commitment from an elite offensive lineman like Carroll.

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