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It's been a big month for Alabama; get ready for a monster in June

On3 imageby:Andrew Bone•05/27/23•

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4-star DB Cai Bates. (On3)

BamaInsider takes a look back at the busy month of May (not over quite yet) which included several decisions- for and against the Crimson Tide. Alabama also saw several top targets schedule official visits and trim their list of favorites. The spring evaluation period also witnessed the coaching staff visit schools throughout the country with an abundance of new offers extended prior to summer camps.

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Commitments/transfer additions:

  • Alabama received commitment No. 7 on May 21 when Jeremiah Beaman, Top 100 defensive lineman from Parker High School in Birmingham, announced his decision (On3+). Is Beaman the next Quinnen Williams? READ HERE (On3+)
  • Trey Amos, former Louisiana cornerback, announced his plans to transfer to Alabama on May 9. The 6-foot-2, 197-pounder adds depth to the position. Clint Lamb had a great feature on what his commitment means to the Tide’s secondary- CLICK HERE (On3+)
  • Alabama added its fifth/final transfer when former UAB safety Jaylen Key spurned the hometown FSU Seminoles for the Tide. How does Key impact the defense? READ HERE (On3+)
  • Anthony Rogers, 2025 Top 100 RB from IMG Academy (originally from Pike Road, Ala.) will announce his decision on June 2. Rogers spoke with BamaInsider earlier this week-HERE (On3+)
  • Who’s the next commit to Alabama? Join the discussion-HERE (On3+)

CLICK HERE to read the latest on Alabama and five-star WR Cam Coleman (On3+)

Commitments elsewhere:

  • The good news for Alabama in the last month is the majority of its top targets remain uncommitted as official visitors flock to Tuscaloosa in June. The bad news-three targets are off the board, at least for now.
  • Alabama lost two of its top tight end targets this week- Jaden Reddell and Colton Heinrich committed to the University of Georgia. Both visited the Bulldogs last weekend. Reddell and Heinrich were scheduled for official visits to Alabama on June 9-11. They are no longer expected to visit.
  • Kamron Beavers, four-star defensive lineman from Mississippi, committed to Ole Miss on May 21. Beavers attended Junior Day at Alabama in January. He was scheduled to return for A-Day, but was not available to attend. Alabama is expected to continue to recruit.

More news: Alabama is “neck and neck” with another SEC school for elite WR (On3+)

Big month ahead of official visitors:

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KJ Bolden during photo shoot in Tuscaloosa.
  • Many top recruits have set official visits to Alabama in June. You can view the extensive, updated list-HERE (On3+)
  • The Buford five-star duo of KJ Bolden and Eddrick Houston revealed their plans to officially visit Alabama on June 23-25. The teammates also visited the Crimson Tide in April. Joseph Hastings recently visited/interviewed Bolden-READ HERE (On3+) and Houston-READ HERE (On3+)
  • Alabama five-star CB commitment Jaylen Mbakwe switched to June 16-18. The state’s top player was originally scheduled to visit on June 23-28.
  • Michael Uini, four-star OL from Copperas Cover High School in Texas, moved his official visit to Alabama to June 20-22. Uini was originally scheduled to return to Tuscaloosa on September 9-10. More discussion on Alabama’s current position with Uini after revealing his finalists-HERE! (On3+)
  • Cai Bates, four-star corner from Edgewater HS in Orlando, announced plans to visit Alabama on June 2-4. The Alabama native also has visits scheduled to Tennessee and LSU. Click HERE (On3+) to learn more about the Tide’s interest in Bates.
  • A few heavily recruited safeties also announced plans to visit Alabama in June. UGA commitment Peyton Woodyard, who grew up a fan of the Crimson Tide, will return on June 23-25. Woodyard visited Alabama in April, and had a conversation with Nick Saban last week (On3+). Joel Rogers, four-star from Louisiana, will visit Alabama on June 9-11.
  • Marques Easley has an official visit scheduled to Alabama on June 23-25. He will announce a decision October 20. More on the Tide’s interest in the Illinois lineman-HERE (On3+)
  • One additional note- Colin Simmons, five-star EDGE from Duncanville High School in Texas, told On3 Sports this week he will likely take an official to Alabama on September 9-10.

Must-Read: Evaluations of Alabama targets during Georgia road trip (On3+)

New offers after spring evaluations:

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2025 No. 1 overall recruit/QB Bryce Underwood (Photo by Chad Simmons/On3)
  • The Alabama coaching staff visited hundreds of high schools throughout the course of the last month. Many recruits were seen for the first time. More than 30 new offers were extended to recruits in the 2024-2026 recruiting classes. The majority, if not all, underclassmen offers are still contingent on a visit or camp performance in Tuscaloosa. Reminder- head coaches are not allowed on the road per NCAA rules. Coach Saban needs to see each player in-person before a commitment can happen.
  • Alabama extended its first JuCo offer this spring to Tyler Woodard, cornerback from East Mississippi in Scooba. Woodard expects to visit the Tide at some point in June. He recently spoke with BamaInsider regarding the offer- HERE (On3+)

Below is a list of the recent ’24 class offers extended by Alabama. These players will still need to visit the Tide (in order per the On3 Industry Ranking)

(Chris) Cole is the only one of the group that visited Alabama this spring (May 7). He received an offer from first year inside linebackers coach Robert Bala the following day. Coach Saban will still need to see him this summer. Read more about his visit with the Tide-HERE (On3+)

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Alabama visit Chris Cole

Below is a list of underclassmen who announced offers from Alabama this month.

Top 5 commit: Five-star WR Ryan Williams talks the latest in his recruitment, summer visits (On3+)

Top schools coming into focus:

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2024 RB Daniel Hill. (Photo courtesy of Daniel Hill)

Several top recruits in the ’24 class have also started to narrow the field of focus as they enter the summer. Below are some of the more notable Alabama recruits who trimmed the list of contenders since the beginning of May. Note: Others have previously announced finalists.

  • Caleb Odom, the No. 3 TE per On3 Sports, revealed a top seven earlier this month. Odom will take an official visit to Alabama next weekend. Read more about his high interest in the Crimson Tide- HERE (On3+)
  • Daniel Hill, four-star running back from Merdian HS in Mississippi, has a top four consisting of Alabama, Auburn, South Carolina and Tennessee. He will reveal official visit plans next week. Expect him to visit the Tide in mid-June.
  • Keylen Adams, four-star receiver from Virginia included Alabama in his top five. He also has a commitment date set for July 13. Learn more about his interest in the Tide- HERE
  • Jamonta Waller, Top 100 LB from Memorial HS in Picayune, Mississippi listed Alabama as one of his top 10 schools earlier this month. Waller has yet to confirm summer plans in regards to a return to Tuscaloosa.

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