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Alabama LB Deontae Lawson set to return in 2025

Alabama LB Deontae Lawson set to return in 2025

Alabama will get a massive piece of its defense back for another season.

 • Tony Tsoukalas
Alabama linebacker Justin Jefferson set to return next season

Alabama linebacker Justin Jefferson set to return next season

Jefferson's return is a huge boost to Alabama's linebacker unit next season.

 • Tony Tsoukalas
A handful of Alabama early enrollees are helping out in bowl prep

A handful of Alabama early enrollees are helping out in bowl prep

There have been a few new faces helping out during Alabama's practice this week.

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 • Tony Tsoukalas
Defensive NSD Primer: Signing plans, buzz for Alabama commits, targets

Defensive NSD Primer: Signing plans, buzz for Alabama commits, targets

A look at where things stand with Alabama's defensive commits and targets heading into National Signing Day.

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 • Jack Knowlton
Ten prospects that will be watching Alabama-Georgia the closest

Ten prospects that will be watching Alabama-Georgia the closest

Four-star USC commit Xavier Griffin is expected to visit Alabama this weekend.

 • Adam Gorney
Look ahead: Alabama set for massive recruiting weekend with Georgia in town

Look ahead: Alabama set for massive recruiting weekend with Georgia in town

Here's an early look at recruits on campus for the Alabama-Georgia game next week.

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 • Jack Knowlton
Recruiting roundup: Player reactions, storylines after Alabama's Week 1 win

Recruiting roundup: Player reactions, storylines after Alabama's Week 1 win

Here's what Alabama recruits said about the Crimson Tide's Week 1 win over Western Kentucky.

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 • Jack Knowlton
Fact or Fiction: Auburn has the best defensive back class in 2025

Fact or Fiction: Auburn has the best defensive back class in 2025

Four-star safety Eric Winters committed to Auburn in June.

 • Adam Friedman
Star-studded group of visitors expected for Alabama's Champions Cook-Out

Star-studded group of visitors expected for Alabama's Champions Cook-Out

More on the visitors headed to Tuscaloosa

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 • Sam Spiegelman
Auburn ready for fireworks with star-studded Big Cat Weekend on deck

Auburn ready for fireworks with star-studded Big Cat Weekend on deck

More on the big weekend at Auburn inside

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 • Sam Spiegelman
Alabama's top 3 recruiting needs heading into July

Alabama's top 3 recruiting needs heading into July

Here are three position groups the Tide will need to target as it looks to complete its class moving forward.

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 • Tony Tsoukalas and Jack Knowlton
Rivals Camp Series: Ranking the best linebackers

Rivals Camp Series: Ranking the best linebackers

Four-star Auburn commit Bryce Deas shined at the Rivals Camp Series stop in Charlotte.

 • John Garcia Jr.
WAR ROOM: Grand finale of officials

WAR ROOM: Grand finale of officials

Auburn is all set for its grand finale of summer official visitors, with 11 expected to be on the Plains this weekend.

 • Caleb Jones
Top Alabama LB commit recaps OV, ‘It just felt good to be back home'

Top Alabama LB commit recaps OV, ‘It just felt good to be back home'

The latest on Alabama LB commit Duke Johnson after his official visit.

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 • Jack Knowlton
HOT BOARD: Defense

HOT BOARD: Defense

Looking at Auburn's chances of landing or flipping some of its top targets on the defensive side of the ball.

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 • Caleb Jones
Who's on campus? Top Alabama targets taking official visits this weekend

Who's on campus? Top Alabama targets taking official visits this weekend

A breakdown of Alabama's 10 official visitors this weekend.

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 • Jack Knowlton
Four-star Alabama LB commit updates status, previews weekend official visit

Four-star Alabama LB commit updates status, previews weekend official visit

The latest on four-star Alabama LB commit Duke Johnson ahead of his OV this weekend.

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 • Jack Knowlton
Rivals100 Alabama commit Duke Johnson checks out UCF

Rivals100 Alabama commit Duke Johnson checks out UCF

Duke Johnson, the nation's No. 45 overall player, was among the high-profile visitors to UCF for Bounce House Weekend.

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 • Brandon Helwig
Rivals recruiting buzz: Ten programs hosting big visit weekends

Rivals recruiting buzz: Ten programs hosting big visit weekends

Four-star SMU quarterback Keelon Russell will be visiting Alabama this weekend.

 • Adam Gorney
A look at where Alabama's commits rank in the latest Rivals250 update

A look at where Alabama's commits rank in the latest Rivals250 update

Seven of Alabama's 10 Class of 2025 commits landed in the latest Rivals250 rankings.

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 • Jack Knowlton
Rivals Camp Series Atlanta: Recruiting Rumor Mill surrounding LBs and DBs

Rivals Camp Series Atlanta: Recruiting Rumor Mill surrounding LBs and DBs

Four-star Eric Winters won Defensive Back MVP honors on Sunday at the Rivals Camp Series in Atlanta.

 • Adam Friedman and John Garcia, Jr.
RCS Atlanta: RBs vs. LBs

RCS Atlanta: RBs vs. LBs

Watch the best running backs and linebackers in one-on-ones at the Rivals Camp Series stop in Atlanta!

 • David Berry
Rivals Camp Series Atlanta: Five programs that should be pleased

Rivals Camp Series Atlanta: Five programs that should be pleased

Auburn commit Malik Autry impressed Sunday at the Rivals Camp Series in Atlanta.

 • John Garcia Jr.
The latest from Alabama commit Darrell Johnson at Rivals Camp Atlanta

The latest from Alabama commit Darrell Johnson at Rivals Camp Atlanta

Johnson is ranked as the No. 3 OLB prospect in the Class of 2025. He committed to Alabama on March 20.

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 • Jack Knowlton
Alabama recruiting notes and nuggets from Rivals Camp Atlanta

Alabama recruiting notes and nuggets from Rivals Camp Atlanta

Here's what two Alabama commits and top 2025 and 2026 recruits had to say about the Tide at Rivals Camp Atlanta.

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 • Jack Knowlton
ATL RCS: Interview with Alabama LB commit Darrell "Duke" Johnson

ATL RCS: Interview with Alabama LB commit Darrell "Duke" Johnson

Linebacker Darrell "Duke" Johnson to break down his commitment to the Crimson Tide and his scheduled official visits.

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 • Adam Friedman
Garcia's Takeaways: Rivals Camp Series Atlanta impresses with talent, depth

Garcia's Takeaways: Rivals Camp Series Atlanta impresses with talent, depth

Auburn commitment Malik Autry impressed Sunday at the Rivals Camp Series in Atlanta.

 • John Garcia Jr.
Southeast Spotlight: Programs off to surprising start in 2025 class

Southeast Spotlight: Programs off to surprising start in 2025 class

Despite a new staff, Alabama is hauling in an elite class and doing so nationwide, including SoCal LB Abduall Sanders.

 • John Garcia Jr.
Bama commit takes first Auburn visit

Bama commit takes first Auburn visit

Alabama commit Darrell "Duke" Johnson visited Auburn Saturday, 10 days following his commitment to Alabama.

 • Caleb Jones
Alabama lands top 50 recruit Darrell Johnson

Alabama lands top 50 recruit Darrell Johnson

Alabama is red hot on the recruiting trail with their highest-ranked recruit on board.

 • John Garcia Jr.
Recruiting Rumor Mill: Big visits taking place across the country

Recruiting Rumor Mill: Big visits taking place across the country

Four-star linebacker Nathaniel Owusu-Boateng visited Georgia over the weekend.

 • Adam Gorney
Rivals recruiting buzz: Ten most intriguing visits this weekend

Rivals recruiting buzz: Ten most intriguing visits this weekend

Five-star USC quarterback Julian Lewis is visiting two SEC programs this week.

 • Adam Gorney
Ranking the Contenders: No. 3 OLB Darrell 'Duke' Johnson

Ranking the Contenders: No. 3 OLB Darrell 'Duke' Johnson

One of the best in America is set to come off the board on March 20.

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 • John Garcia Jr.
A Georgia offer could swing things for No. 43 player, Duke Johnson

A Georgia offer could swing things for No. 43 player, Duke Johnson

Linebacker Duke Johnson discusses top schools and what school could shift his recruitment.

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 • Trent Smallwood
Rivals Rankings Week: Breaking down the 2025 athlete rankings

Rivals Rankings Week: Breaking down the 2025 athlete rankings

Five-star DJ Pickett is the top-ranked athlete in the 2025 Rivals250.

 • John Garcia Jr.
Rivals Rankings Week: Breaking down the 2025 linebacker rankings

Rivals Rankings Week: Breaking down the 2025 linebacker rankings

Four-star Nathaniel Owusu-Boateng is the top-ranked linebacker in the 2025 Rivals250.

 • Adam Gorney
Tuesdays with Gorney: New 2025 Rivals250 released

Tuesdays with Gorney: New 2025 Rivals250 released

There's a new No. 1 in the Rivals250 for 2025. Check out a position-by-position breakdown of the updated ranking.

 • Adam Gorney
Rivals Rankings Week: Ten biggest risers in the Rivals250

Rivals Rankings Week: Ten biggest risers in the Rivals250

Five prospects made jumps of more than 100 spots in the latest Rivals250.

 • Adam Friedman
Four-star 2025 target Darrell Johnson talks relationship with Alabama staff

Four-star 2025 target Darrell Johnson talks relationship with Alabama staff

Johnson is the No. 151 player in the Class of 2025.

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 • Jack Knowlton
Three-Point Stance: Julian Lewis, stock risers, Florida receivers

Three-Point Stance: Julian Lewis, stock risers, Florida receivers

Five-star quarterback Julian Lewis committed to USC in August.

 • John Garcia Jr.
Garcia's Takeaways: Prospects impress at Under Armour Atlanta

Garcia's Takeaways: Prospects impress at Under Armour Atlanta

Prospects in the 2025 and 2026 classes made statements in Georgia over the weekend.

 • John Garcia Jr.
Recruiting Rumor Mill: Southeast standouts shine as camp season heats up

Recruiting Rumor Mill: Southeast standouts shine as camp season heats up

Programs are not backing off their pursuit of five-star USC commit Julian Lewis.

 • John Garcia Jr.
Rivals Rankings Week: Breaking down the 2025 ATHs

Rivals Rankings Week: Breaking down the 2025 ATHs

Four-star Jontae Gilbert is the top-ranked athlete in the 2025 Rivals250.

 • John Garcia Jr.
2025 ATH Darrell Johnson wants to learn more about Michigan after offer

2025 ATH Darrell Johnson wants to learn more about Michigan after offer

Michigan has been busy expanding its 2025 recruiting board in recent weeks

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 • Josh Henschke
Recruiting Rumor Mill: Summer visits wrapping up as preseason nears

Recruiting Rumor Mill: Summer visits wrapping up as preseason nears

Five-star defensive end Colin Simmons is ranked No. 5 in the 2024 Rivals250.

 • Adam Gorney
Fast-rising Georgia athlete checks out Clemson

Fast-rising Georgia athlete checks out Clemson

We've got the goods on this fast-rising Georgia athlete who was just on Clemson's campus.

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 • Paul Strelow
New Virginia Tech football offer: Darrell Johnson

New Virginia Tech football offer: Darrell Johnson

Virginia Tech has offered Eastman (Ga.) Dodge County 2025 cornerback Darrell Johnson. Here's a quick look at him.

 • Tim Sullivan