The Alabama Crimson Tide football program had a quiet but noteworthy National Signing Day on Wednesday,
pulling in three talents.
New Crimson Tide head coach Kalen DeBoer was able to sign 5-star wide receiver Ryan Williams, 4-star edge rusher
Noah Carter, and 3-star linebacker Quinton “QB” Reese.
Williams is by far the most important player in the bunch, ranking second in Alabama and fourth overall. The 6-foot
receiver won Alabama’s Mr. Football honor for the second time, leading the Saraland Spartans to the Class 6A state
championship game for the second consecutive year as a junior.
The trio cements the Crimson Tide’s status as the second best recruiting class, according to all three major recruiting
agencies [On3Sports, 247Sports, Rivals]. Alabama trails the Georgia Bulldogs by only a few points in each service.
The Crimson Tide class is very skilled on the outside and on both sides of the field. Alabama has standout receivers
in Williams, Aeryn Hampton, Amari Jefferson, and Rico Scott, as well as agile tight end Caleb Odom.
The Crimson Tide boasts three 5-star defensive back prospects in Jaylen Mbakwe, Zabien Brown, and Zavier Mincey.
Additionally, Alabama welcomes defensive backs Peyton Woodyard, Red Morgan, and Dre Kirkpatrick Jr., giving the
Tide significant depth at the position, and that’s not counting incoming transfer, former 5-star cornerback Domani
Jackson of Southern California.
