Alabama football 2026 recruiting class outlook at early signing day

As Alabama football prepares for an SEC championship, the Crimson Tide is also on the cusp of securing the next wave of its future.

The start of the early signing period in college football kicks off Wednesday, Dec. 3, and players like five-star running back Ezavier Crowell, five-star linebacker Xavier Griffin and four-star wide receiver Cederian Morgan are set to officially sign with the Crimson Tide.

Here’s a look at where Alabama’s 2026 recruiting class stands as the early signing period nears.

Alabama football recruiting needs 2026

Alabama has secured much of its 2026 recruiting class, even if the Crimson Tide has had a few recent fireworks in the 2026 class.

The Crimson Tide lost a commitment from four-star offensive lineman Sam Utu less than two weeks before signing day. Alabama secured a commitment from College of San Mateo offensive tackle Tyrell Miller to join Chris Booker, Bear Fretwell and Jared Doughty up front. And on Sunday, Nov. 30, Zyan Gibson wavered in his commitment to the Crimson Tide before releasing a statement saying he was standing firm, citing “miscommunication” as his reason for reportedly leaving the class.

But the headline names of the 2026 class are set in stone, players like Griffin, Crowell, Morgan, five-star safety Jireh Edwards and five-star cornerback Jorden Edmonds, who are locked into what Alabama is building in 2026.

Alabama football recruiting rankings

As the start of the early signing period nears, Alabama has the third-ranked class per 247Sports’ composite rankings behind No. 1 USC and No. 2 Georgia.

Alabama is one of three classes that have secured four five-star players in the 2026 class along with Oregon and Notre Dame. The average rating for each player in Alabama’s 2026 class is the third-highest in college football behind Oregon and LSU.

Alabama football 2026 recruiting class

• Xavier Griffin: 5-star linebacker, Gainesville, Georgia
• Jorden Edmonds: 5-star cornerback, Marietta, Georgia
• Ezavier Crowell: 5-star running back, Jackson, Alabama
• Jireh Edwards: 5-star safety, Upper Marlboro, Maryland
• Cederian Morgan: 4-star wide receiver, Alexander City, Alabama
• Jett Thomalla: 4-star quarterback, Omaha, Nebraska
• Mack Sutter: 4-star tight end, Dunlap, Illinois
• Jamarion Matthews: 4-star defensive lineman, Gainesville, Georgia
• Nolan Wilson: 4-star defensive lineman, Picayune, Mississippi
• Chris Booker: 4-star offensive lineman, Atlanta, Georgia
• Jared Doughty: 4-star offensive lineman, Atlanta, Georgia
• Corey Howard: 3-star defensive lineman, Valdosta, Georgia
• Rihyael Kelley: 3-star safety, Cincinnati, Ohio
• Kamhariyan Johnson: 4-star defensive lineman, Muscle Shoals, Alabama
• Javari Barnett: 3-star running back, Tampa, Florida
• Owen Cabell: 3-star wide receiver, Nashville, Tennessee
• Bear Fretwell: 3-star offensive lineman, Brooklet, Georgia
• JJ Finch: 3-star defensive lineman, Indianapolis, Indiana
• Brian Williams Jr.: 3-star wide receiver, Orlando, Florida
• Tayden Kaawa: 3-star quarterback, Honolulu, Hawaii
• Zay Hall: 3-star linebacker, Tuscaloosa, Alabama
• Tyrell Miller; College of San Mateo, Union City, California

When is early signing day?

The start of the early signing period is Wednesday, Dec. 3 and lasts through Friday, Dec. 5

The regular signing period begins Feb. 4, 2026.

Colin Gay covers Alabama football for The Tuscaloosa News, part of the USA TODAY Network. Reach him at cgay@gannett.com or follow him @_ColinGay on X, formerly known as Twitter.