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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
Alabama eligibility tracker for the 2024 roster

Alabama eligibility tracker for the 2024 roster

Alabama is still sorting out its roster, but here is how things stand from an eligibility standpoint.

 • Tony Tsoukalas
Five programs that will benefit from Nick Saban's retirement

Five programs that will benefit from Nick Saban's retirement

Hugh Freeze and the Auburn Tigers stand to benefit from Nick Saban's retirement at Alabama.

 • Adam Gorney
College Football Playoff: How Rivals rated each team's roster in HS

College Football Playoff: How Rivals rated each team's roster in HS

Blake Corum is one of 44 former four-star prospects on Michigan's roster.

 • Adam Gorney
How Alabama's true freshmen performed in their first seasons

How Alabama's true freshmen performed in their first seasons

Here’s a look at how each of Alabama's freshmen performed in their first year and what we can expect from them.

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 • Tony Tsoukalas
What to expect from each of Alabama's true freshmen this season

What to expect from each of Alabama's true freshmen this season

Tony Tsoukalas predicts the impact each of Alabama's true freshmen will provide this season.

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 • Tony Tsoukalas
Alabama eligibility tracker: A look at the Tide's roster before fall camp

Alabama eligibility tracker: A look at the Tide's roster before fall camp

Where Alabama's roster stands heading into fall camp.

 • Tony Tsoukalas
The Gorney Awards: NextGen Five-Star Pro Day

The Gorney Awards: NextGen Five-Star Pro Day

Aaron Gregory dominated Wednesday at the NextGen Five-Star Pro Day.

 • Adam Gorney
23 for '23: What was Alabama's biggest transfer miss?

23 for '23: What was Alabama's biggest transfer miss?

Tony Tsoukalas and James Benedetto discuss Alabama’s biggest transfer miss this offseason.

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 • Tony Tsoukalas and James Benedetto
Making the Case: Aeryn Hampton

Making the Case: Aeryn Hampton

The versatile athlete who is a four-star prospect is expected to decide between Alabama and Texas by the end of June.

 • Adam Gorney
SEC Spotlight: Breaking down the 2023 class

SEC Spotlight: Breaking down the 2023 class

Five-star Keon Keeley is a big part of Alabama's top-ranked 2023 signing class.

 • Ryan Wright
UA Game Week: Five teams that should be pleased

UA Game Week: Five teams that should be pleased

Oklahoma signee Jackson Arnold was one of several future Sooners who shined at the all-star event.

 • Ryan Wright
UA All-America Game: Team Speed WRs vs. DBs

UA All-America Game: Team Speed WRs vs. DBs

Watch the top receivers and defensive backs go head-to-head at the UA All-America Game in Orlando.

 • Ryan Rivera and David Berry
UA Game: Team Phantom takeaways from Day 2

UA Game: Team Phantom takeaways from Day 2

David Hicks (pictured) and Peter Woods are a fierce tandem for Team Phantom.

 • Ryan Wright
ESD Superlatives: Recapping the 2023 class for Alabama

ESD Superlatives: Recapping the 2023 class for Alabama

Signing Day Superlatives: A look inside the 2023 recruiting class

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 • Brandon Howard
National Signing Day: Team rankings breakdown

National Signing Day: Team rankings breakdown

Nick Saban's Alabama class ranks No. 6 in the all-time Rivals rankings.

 • Adam Friedman
Alabama receiver Jermaine Burton set to return for his senior season

Alabama receiver Jermaine Burton set to return for his senior season

Alabama is bringing back a key part of its offense next year as wide receiver Jermaine Burton plans to return.

 • Tony Tsoukalas
Following the Future: How Alabama commits fared over the weekend

Following the Future: How Alabama commits fared over the weekend

2024 commits

 • Brandon Howard
Following the Future: Alabama commits standing out in Playoffs

Following the Future: Alabama commits standing out in Playoffs

Another week, another round of the playoffs is underway and several teams are now one step closer to the goal of a

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 • Brandon Howard
Three-Point Stance: Texas A&M's class, possible five-stars, 2024 QBs

Three-Point Stance: Texas A&M's class, possible five-stars, 2024 QBs

Five-star TJ Shanahan Jr. remains committed to Texas A&M's 2023 class and voiced his support for the program this week.

 • Nick Harris
The best SEC-bound QB/WR duos in the 2023 class

The best SEC-bound QB/WR duos in the 2023 class

QB Eli Holstein could be primed for success at Alabama, especially with a receiver like Jalen Hale in his arsenal.

 • Adam Gorney
Rivals100 WR Jalen Hale locked in on Bama, pushing others to join him

Rivals100 WR Jalen Hale locked in on Bama, pushing others to join him

In a Tide Illustrated exclusive interview, we spent some time with WR commit Jalen Hale to talk all things Alabama, recr

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 • Brandon Howard
Following the Future: How Alabama's commits fared over the weekend

Following the Future: How Alabama's commits fared over the weekend

As we do each week, we follow the path of Alabama commits and how they fared in their games. 

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 • Tide Illustrated
Rankings Roundtable: What is toughest position to rank in 2023 class?

Rankings Roundtable: What is toughest position to rank in 2023 class?

Analyst Ryan Wright says a number of prospects are pushing Cormani McClain for the top spot at cornerback.

 • Staff
Sooners Hoping to Lobo Up

Sooners Hoping to Lobo Up

LONGVIEW, Texas – Few programs in Texas more routinely churn out elite talent than the Lobos - 2022 is no different.

 • Josh McCuistion
New Alabama WR commit Jalen Hale shines, Longview defeats Lancaster

New Alabama WR commit Jalen Hale shines, Longview defeats Lancaster

On Wednesday, Longview (Texas) WR Jalen Hale shook up some recruiting boards with his commitment to the Crimson Tide

 • Brandon Howard
Jalen Hale breaks down decision to spurn Longhorns, commit to Alabama

Jalen Hale breaks down decision to spurn Longhorns, commit to Alabama

Longview (Texas) WR Jalen Hale dramatically selected the Crimson Tide on Wednesday over the in-state Texas Longhorns

 • Russell Johnson
Impact Analysis: What adding Jalen Hale means for Alabama moving forward

Impact Analysis: What adding Jalen Hale means for Alabama moving forward

After landing major defensive target Jordan Renaud on Monday, the recruiting momentum continued for the Tide in Texas

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 • Brandon Howard
Four-star WR Jalen Hale caps rollercoaster week with commitment to Alabama

Four-star WR Jalen Hale caps rollercoaster week with commitment to Alabama

Alabama goes into East Texas for the second time in three days for an elite four-star prospect.

 • Nick Harris
Making the Case: Will it be Alabama or Texas for 
Jalen Hale?

Making the Case: Will it be Alabama or Texas for Jalen Hale?

Four-star receiver Jalen Hale is set to announce his decision on Wednesday.

 • Adam Gorney
Fact or Fiction: Arch Manning is proving he's the No. 1 prospect in 2023

Fact or Fiction: Arch Manning is proving he's the No. 1 prospect in 2023

Five-star quarterback Arch Manning committed to Texas in June.

 • Adam Gorney
Gorney's biggest weekend recruiting visits

Gorney's biggest weekend recruiting visits

Jadyn Davis, a Charlotte native, is headed back to Michigan as the Wolverines continue to lead in his recruitment.

 • Adam Gorney
Time to take advantage

Time to take advantage

It's an important weekend for the Longhorns on the football field and the recruiting trail.

 • Cole Patterson
Twitter Tuesday: Penn State, Texas, USC, more

Twitter Tuesday: Penn State, Texas, USC, more

Who might be Penn State’s next commit? That and more as Adam Gorney answers your questions.

 • Adam Gorney
Nick at Nite: The latest on Jalen Hale, Bravion Rogers and more

Nick at Nite: The latest on Jalen Hale, Bravion Rogers and more

Four-star wide receiver Jalen Hale is fresh off an official visit to Alabama and will visit Texas this weekend.

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 • Nick Harris
Six important visits to watch this weekend as games get going

Six important visits to watch this weekend as games get going

Alabama commit Justice Haynes, Texas pledge Cedric Baxter and other high-profile players are taking visits this weekend.

 • Adam Gorney
Elite WR Jalen Hale believes he 'fits in' at Texas

Elite WR Jalen Hale believes he 'fits in' at Texas

Texas is pushing hard for top WR target Jalen Hale ahead of an upcoming September commitment.

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 • Cole Patterson
Three-Point Stance: Texas HS football, players to watch, Denton Guyer

Three-Point Stance: Texas HS football, players to watch, Denton Guyer

Several elite recruits, including Rueben Owens II, will be chasing Texas state titles this season.

 • Nick Harris
Tracking the Talent: Week one of Texas High School Football is here

Tracking the Talent: Week one of Texas High School Football is here

Several Texas commits and top targets kick off their season this week.

 • Cole Patterson
Tuesdays with Gorney: Five programs poised for a big autumn

Tuesdays with Gorney: Five programs poised for a big autumn

Alabama appears to lead for recent five-star Notre Dame decommit Keon Keeley.

 • Adam Gorney
Tuesdays with Gorney: New Rivals250 released

Tuesdays with Gorney: New Rivals250 released

The new rankings for 2023 are out and Adam Gorney gives his thoughts, position-by-position.

 • Adam Gorney
Texas continues to stockpile high-level skill talent in 2023 class

Texas continues to stockpile high-level skill talent in 2023 class

Cedric Baxter is the latest big-time offensive talent to commit to the Longhorns.

 • Cole Patterson
Bama WR target Jalen Hale recaps his visit and talks about his process

Bama WR target Jalen Hale recaps his visit and talks about his process

Longview (Tx.) Rivals 100 receiver Jalen Hale has narrowed things down to Alabama and Texas. He visited Tuscaloosa the

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 • Brandon Howard
Recruiting Rumor Mill: Preseason camps ramp up

Recruiting Rumor Mill: Preseason camps ramp up

Five-star David Hicks has an interesting visit set for the fall.

 • Adam Gorney
August shaping up to be successful month of recruiting for Longhorns

August shaping up to be successful month of recruiting for Longhorns

Looking at what could be a strong month on the recruiting trail for Texas.

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 • Cole Patterson
Texas commit Sydir Mitchell striving for No. 1 class

Texas commit Sydir Mitchell striving for No. 1 class

DL commit Sydir Mitchell has put his recruiting hat on for the Longhorns.

 • Cole Patterson
Future 50: Takeaways on prospects from the Mid-South

Future 50: Takeaways on prospects from the Mid-South

Four-star receiver Jalen Hale was one of the standouts of the event.

 • Nick Harris
Recruiting Rumor Mill: Buzz from a loaded weekend at Future 50

Recruiting Rumor Mill: Buzz from a loaded weekend at Future 50

The annual Future 50 event in Florida featured plenty of recruiting scoop.

 • Nick Harris, Woody Wommack, Ryan Wright
Future 50: Position-by-position breakdown of a loaded weekend in Florida

Future 50: Position-by-position breakdown of a loaded weekend in Florida

Evaluation notes from a loaded weekend at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Fla.

 • Nick Harris and Ryan Wright
Four-star WR Jalen Hale has made his decision, sets commitment date

Four-star WR Jalen Hale has made his decision, sets commitment date

Jalen Hale will make his commitment on Sept. 22 to either Alabama, Georgia or Texas.

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 • Nick Harris
Longhorns closing in on key remaining targets

Longhorns closing in on key remaining targets

Top targets on the Longhorns' board are closing in on decisions.

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 • Cole Patterson
Making the Case: Four-star WR Jalen Hale

Making the Case: Four-star WR Jalen Hale

Four-star receiver Jalen Hale is ranked No. 75 in the 2023 Rivals250.

 • Adam Gorney
Tuesdays with Gorney: Quick hits on top uncommitted 2023 prospects

Tuesdays with Gorney: Quick hits on top uncommitted 2023 prospects

At this point it looks like a battle between Florida and Alabama for 2023 five-star CB Cormani McClain.

 • Adam Gorney
What's next for Texas at wide receiver in 2023

What's next for Texas at wide receiver in 2023

Where the Longhorns stand with key wide receiver prospects.

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 • Cole Patterson
Manning commitment elevates UT's standing with WR Jalen Hale

Manning commitment elevates UT's standing with WR Jalen Hale

Like the rest of the recruiting world, wide receiver Jalen Hale took notice when Arch Manning committed to Texas last

 • Jason Suchomel
Four-star WR Jalen Hale provides insight for who leads in his recruitment

Four-star WR Jalen Hale provides insight for who leads in his recruitment

Georgia and USC sit in the top two for the East Texas star coming off of strong official visits to each.

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 • Nick Harris
Recruiting Rumor Mill: Activity ramping up as June winds down

Recruiting Rumor Mill: Activity ramping up as June winds down

Four-star Georgia commit Antione Jackson visited Miami over the weekend.

 • Adam Gorney
Fact or Fiction: Arch Manning will help Texas secure a top-five class

Fact or Fiction: Arch Manning will help Texas secure a top-five class

Arch Manning's commitment moves Texas to the No. 16 spot in the 2023 class.

 • Nick Harris
Where Texas Longhorns commits, top targets land in updated Rivals250

Where Texas Longhorns commits, top targets land in updated Rivals250

Texas commits and recruiting targets are found all over the updated Rivals250 for the 2023 cycle.

 • Cole Patterson
Commitment predictions for top 10 uncommitted 2023 WRs

Commitment predictions for top 10 uncommitted 2023 WRs

USC and Ohio State appear to have an edge in Brandon Inniss' recruitment, but other schools aren't conceding.

 • Adam Gorney
Tuesdays with Gorney: Teams that could load up on top 100 recruits

Tuesdays with Gorney: Teams that could load up on top 100 recruits

Five-star Brandon Inniss is the top-ranked receiver in the 2023 class.

 • Adam Gorney
What the commitments of Tre Wisner and Ryan Niblett mean for Texas

What the commitments of Tre Wisner and Ryan Niblett mean for Texas

Breaking down what the two commitments of Tre Wisner and Ryan Niblett mean for Texas and the 2023 recruiting class.

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 • Cole Patterson
Recruiting Rumor Mill: Movement continues as visits heat up

Recruiting Rumor Mill: Movement continues as visits heat up

Boston College has entered the finalist group for four-star CB Antonio Cotman.

 • Adam Gorney
Tuesdays with Gorney: Prospects show out at 7-on-7 events

Tuesdays with Gorney: Prospects show out at 7-on-7 events

Five-star quarterback Malachi Nelson shined over the weekend at the Pylon 7-on-7 event in Los Angeles.

 • Adam Gorney
Recruiting Rumor Mill: Prospects hit the road as the Dead Period ends

Recruiting Rumor Mill: Prospects hit the road as the Dead Period ends

Five-star receiver Brandon Inniss visited Florida State over the weekend.

 • Adam Gorney
Alabama Crimson Tide Junior Day Quotebook

Alabama Crimson Tide Junior Day Quotebook

The latest with several recruits after a monster weekend in T-Town.

 • Andrew Bone
Tuesdays with Gorney: Position-by-position on new 2023 rankings

Tuesdays with Gorney: Position-by-position on new 2023 rankings

Four-star Justice Haynes continues to compete for the top spot in the 2023 running back rankings.

 • Adam Gorney
TIDBITS, Sponsored by Paul Cleveland State Farm

TIDBITS, Sponsored by Paul Cleveland State Farm

Could a position change this spring lead to big benefits this fall? TIDBITS has all the details and more!

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 • Mark Passwaters
Recruiting Rumor Mill: Focus shifts to the 2023 class

Recruiting Rumor Mill: Focus shifts to the 2023 class

Five-star quarterback Arch Manning may want to take more gameday visits in the fall.

 • Adam Gorney
Rivals Rankings Week: New 2023 WR/TE rankings

Rivals Rankings Week: New 2023 WR/TE rankings

Five-star receiver Brandon Inniss leads a deep and talented group of pass catchers.

 • Clint Cosgrove
Recruiting Spotlight: Nos. 21-40 in the 2023 Rivals250

Recruiting Spotlight: Nos. 21-40 in the 2023 Rivals250

It seems unlikely that four-star Matayo Uiagalelei will join his brother at Clemson.

 • Adam Gorney
Who's Next in East Texas

Who's Next in East Texas

TYLER, Texas – College and pro football owes plenty to East Texas, who are the next stars to emerge from the area?

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 • Josh McCuistion
PHOTOS: Beasts in ETX

PHOTOS: Beasts in ETX

TYLER, Texas - Some of Oklahoma's most hallowed stars came from East Texas, last Friday we saw several square off.

 • Josh McCuistion
Recruiting Rumor Mill: Programs begin contacting 2023 standouts

Recruiting Rumor Mill: Programs begin contacting 2023 standouts

Four-star cornerback AJ Harris has already heard from several college football powers.

 • Adam Gorney
Ranking the States: No. 1 Texas

Ranking the States: No. 1 Texas

The Lone State State is loaded with four- and five-star prospects, including five-star Denver Harris.

 • Adam Gorney
The Box Score: Tracking stats of Texas commitments and targets

The Box Score: Tracking stats of Texas commitments and targets

Tracking the stats of top Texas commitments and targets, including QB Maalik Murphy and 5-star WR target Evan Stewart.

 • Cole Patterson
Spiegelman's Takeaways: Season underway in the Lone Star State

Spiegelman's Takeaways: Season underway in the Lone Star State

Five-star wide receiver Evan Stewart impressed in his season-opener.

 • Sam Spiegelman
Rivals Rankings Week: States with most prospects

Rivals Rankings Week: States with most prospects

A few states dominated the new Rivals250 for 2023. Florida leads the way and boasts stars such as Brandon Inniss.

 • Sam Spiegelman
Recruiting Rumor Mill: Latest on top players in new 2023 rankings

Recruiting Rumor Mill: Latest on top players in new 2023 rankings

Adam Gorney has the latest on 59 of the top 100 prospects in the new rankings.

 • Adam Gorney
Recruiting Rumor Mill: Class of 2023 standouts making the rounds

Recruiting Rumor Mill: Class of 2023 standouts making the rounds

Four-star OL Miles McVay took seven visits in June.

 • Adam Gorney
Recruiting Rumor Mill: Visits continue, front-runners emerge for some

Recruiting Rumor Mill: Visits continue, front-runners emerge for some

Miami appears to be the early front-runner for 2023 receiver Andy Jean.

 • Adam Gorney
Recruiting Rumor Mill: Sooners make impression with ChampU BBQ event

Recruiting Rumor Mill: Sooners make impression with ChampU BBQ event

Oklahoma's ChampU BBQ event had a big impact on several high-profile prospects, including five-star WR Brandon Inniss.

 • Adam Gorney
Recruiting Rumor Mill: Where top 2023 prospects will visit in June

Recruiting Rumor Mill: Where top 2023 prospects will visit in June

Four-star Anthony Hill is planning at least three visits in June.

 • Adam Gorney
Hot 11: Sooners Heating Up

Hot 11: Sooners Heating Up

Oklahoma's 2022 recruiting class got a huge bump with two commitments last weekend, could more be ready to come soon?

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 • Josh McCuistion
Favorites are emerging for Rivals100 WR Jalen Hale

Favorites are emerging for Rivals100 WR Jalen Hale

Four-star Longview (Texas) WR Jalen Hale dishes on Ohio State, Oklahoma and Alabama

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 • Sam Spiegelman
Five teams that should be happy after Rivals Camp Series in Dallas

Five teams that should be happy after Rivals Camp Series in Dallas

Oklahoma commit Talyn Shettron was one of the camp's many impressive performers.

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 • Adam Gorney
Rivals Camp Series: The top offensive performers in Dallas

Rivals Camp Series: The top offensive performers in Dallas

Harris Sewell is ranked No. 71 in the 2023 Rivals250.

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 • Sam Spiegelman
RCS Dallas: WRs vs. DBs part one

RCS Dallas: WRs vs. DBs part one

We focus on the top wide receivers in one-on-one action at the 2021 Rivals Camp Series stop in Dallas.

 • David Berry and Greg Ladky
Stars shine bright at the Rivals Camp Series in Dallas

Stars shine bright at the Rivals Camp Series in Dallas

Class of 2023 quarterback Rickie Collins impressed Sunday at the Rivals Camp Series in Dallas.

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 • Sam Spiegelman
WATCH: 2023 WR Jalen Hale shares his thoughts on Ryan Day's program

WATCH: 2023 WR Jalen Hale shares his thoughts on Ryan Day's program

Coveted 2023 wideout discusses his thoughts on Ohio State's wide receivers, the message from Brian Hartline, and more.

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 • Joseph Hastings
Five questions about the 2023 WR/TE rankings

Five questions about the 2023 WR/TE rankings

Who will be the next receiver to join Brandon Inniss as a five-star prospect?

 • Adam Friedman
Recruiting Rumor Mill: Offensive players in Rivals100 of 2023 rankings

Recruiting Rumor Mill: Offensive players in Rivals100 of 2023 rankings

Here's the latest on the 2023 standout offensive prospects, including the No. 2 overall ranked player, Malachi Nelson.

 • Adam Gorney
2023 WR recaps offer from Ohio State, wants to visit Columbus

2023 WR recaps offer from Ohio State, wants to visit Columbus

Sophomore pass catcher discusses his recent offer from Ohio State, how he believes he could help the offense, and more.

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 • Joseph Hastings
Recruiting Rumor Mill: Tide and Dawgs in a good spot with No. 1 RB

Recruiting Rumor Mill: Tide and Dawgs in a good spot with No. 1 RB

Alabama and Georgia are battling it out for four-star running back Branson Robinson.

 • Adam Gorney
National heavyweights covet 2023 Texas WR Jalen Hale

National heavyweights covet 2023 Texas WR Jalen Hale

2023 Longview (TX) WR Jalen Hale talks about Alabama, Ohio State and Oklahoma

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 • Sam Spiegelman
Takeaways from Under Armour Dallas

Takeaways from Under Armour Dallas

Top performers and recruiting buzz out of Under Armour camp in Dallas

 • Sam Spiegelman