Tysir Young, a four-star EDGE prospect from Middletown High School in Delaware, is officially heading to Alabama, making him the seventh commitment for the Crimson Tide’s 2028 recruiting class. Young’s pledge, announced on social media after receiving an offer back in March, immediately vaults Alabama’s 2028 group to the No. 1 spot in the nation, according to 247Sports. This is a massive grab, especially considering he picked the Tide over offers from schools like Auburn, Boston College, Cincinnati, and Duke.
DeBoer’s Recruiting Prowess Shines With Young’s Commitment
This commitment isn’t just about landing a top-tier talent; it’s a statement. Young, who stands at 6-foot-2 and weighs 220 pounds, is ranked as the No. 13 edge in his class and the No. 105 overall player by the 247Sports composite. What’s even wilder is that sources say the Saban era had zero recruits from The First State. Kalen DeBoer, in his first full recruiting cycle, is already proving he can pull talent nationally in a way many might not have expected. It shows his reach and vision, and it tells you everything you need to know about the direction this program is heading. This isn’t just a win; it’s a declaration.
Wide Receivers Show Out at A-Day Scrimmage
Beyond the recruiting trail, some serious talent is brewing on the field, especially in the wide receiver room. Sophomore Derek Meadows, all 6-foot-5 of him, is once again Alabama’s tallest wideout and is looking like a serious WR3 candidate. His huge catch radius is a nightmare for defenders, especially in the red zone and on jump balls. Meadows led A-Day with nine targets, snagging five catches for 69 yards and a touchdown. Coach DeBoer himself said Meadows “has had some big plays throughout the whole spring,” and Coleman-Williams noted the performance was “nothing that I didn’t expect” because Meadows has been “super consistent.”
Then there’s freshman Cederian Morgan, another towering presence at 6-foot-4, who had a couple of jaw-dropping plays at A-Day. We’re talking a touchdown in the corner of the end zone and a 40-yard catch-and-run, the longest gain by any player in the scrimmage. His nickname, “The Gulf of Mexico,” perfectly explains it: “You throw it in there, he’s going to catch it. He’s got plenty of space.” All-SEC First Team safety Bray Hubbard believes Morgan is “going to have a huge role in our offense,” and after seeing him, how can you argue?
Coleman-Williams Tackles Drop Issue Head-On
Not everything is smooth sailing, though, and we gotta talk about Ryan Coleman-Williams. He’s putting it all on the table, taking “all the responsibility head on from last year with the drops.” The guy tallied 10 drops in 2026, per PFF, which led all Power Four receivers, and those were plays where defenders weren’t even making a play on the ball! He’s focused on becoming a better overall receiver, improving his blocking, and minimizing those drops. If Coleman-Williams can get that under control, he can absolutely return to the top of the position in the SEC and maybe even college football. The stakes are clear: clean up the hands, and this offense becomes even more potent.
What’s clear for Alabama is that the future looks bright, both with elite talent heading their way and with established players stepping up or taking ownership of their game. It’s an exciting time to be a Tide fan.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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