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Kalen DeBoer Plays the Nick Saban Trump Card To Land Elite 5-Star Edge
Kalen DeBoer Plays the Nick Saban Trump Card To Land Elite 5-Star Edge originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Alabama Crimson Tide and head coach Kalen DeBoer have already assembled an impressive 2026 recruiting class, which features a total of seven commitments and ranks No. 10 in the nation, per On3. Advertisement They continue to make strong pushes as well, and on Friday, are hosting EDGE Anthony Jones out of Mobile, Alabama, for an official visit. It's his 10th total (nine unofficial) with the program. It's clear that DeBoer is pulling out all the stops, too, because while on his visit, Jones posted a photo featuring legendary Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban while also writing "The next recruit." It's no surprise to see this kind of tactic being used, though, as On3 Industry Rankings places Jones as a five-star recruit, the No. 3 EDGE, the No. 2 player in Alabama and the No. 19 player in the nation. Advertisement Last year for St. Paul's Episcopal, he proved to be extremely dominant and worthy of that rating, as he was named a MaxPreps Junior All-American after finishing the season with 84 tackles, 18 tackles for loss and 16 sacks. However, it also means that Alabama will have to fight with several other big programs for his commitment. Jones has also taken official visits with Auburn (May 16), Miami (May 30), Texas A&M (June 6) and Oregon (June 13). Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Kalen DeBoerMatt Pendleton-Imagn Images Bringing in someone like Saban, who, in his 17 years with the Crimson Tide, helped achieve a 206-29 record and helped win six national championships, is a good way to show serious interest. Advertisement Now, it remains to be seen if things pay off, as the On3 recruiting prediction machine currently gives Alabama and DeBoer the best chances (31.1%) at landing Jones, while Auburn is second (25%) and Texas A&M is in third (9.8%). Related: Big Ten Football 2025 Predictions This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 20, 2025, where it first appeared.
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13-06-2025
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Nation's No. 1 WR Makes Recruiting Decision Despite LSU Commitment
Nation's No. 1 WR Makes Recruiting Decision Despite LSU Commitment originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The LSU Tigers and head coach Brian Kelly have put together an extremely impressive 2026 recruiting class, which features a total of nine commitments, ranking No. 1 in the SEC and No. 2 in the nation. Advertisement Among those players is wide receiver Tristen Keys out of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, who originally pledged to the program on March 19 and has taken just one unofficial visit to Baton Rouge (April 1, 2023). However, it appears that the wide receiver is choosing to keep his options open, because on Thursday, On3's Steve Wiltfong reported that Keys will be taking an official visit with the Tennessee Volunteers this weekend. There's no doubt that the Volunteers are going to do whatever it takes to leave their mark, as On3 Industry Rankings has Keys as a five-star prospect, the No. 1 wide receiver and the No. 5 player in the nation. Advertisement Last season, he was named a MaxPreps Junior All-American after an impressive performance for Hattiesburg High School, hauling in 58 receptions, 1,275 yards and 14 touchdowns. However, Tennessee isn't the only program trying to lure him from LSU, as Keys has already taken an official visit with the Miami Hurricanes on May 30 and the Texas A&M Aggies on June 6. Hattiesburg High School wide receiver and LSU Tigers commit Tristen Keys (5).Barbara Gauntt/Clarion Ledger / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images If Tennessee could get the job done, though, it would be huge for head coach Josh Heupel, as their 2026 recruiting class is slightly less impressive than the Tigers', ranking No. 5 in the SEC and No. 12 in the nation. However, landing a wide receiver isn't an absolute necessity, as they've already received commitments from two in the form of four-star Tyreek King and three-star Tyran Evans. Advertisement Related: Nation's No. 1 Recruit Had No Words for 5-Star Athlete's Miami Post This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 12, 2025, where it first appeared.
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06-06-2025
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Nation's No. 3 Recruit Drops Cryptic Message After Finalizing Top 4 Schools
Nation's No. 3 Recruit Drops Cryptic Message After Finalizing Top 4 Schools originally appeared on Athlon Sports. As the college football offseason continues to roll on, many teams are starting to put a tremendous amount of effort into landing players in the 2026 recruiting class. Advertisement One name that has been making a lot of noise is Class of 2026 offensive tackle Immanuel Iheanacho out of Baltimore, Maryland, who stands at a staggering 6-foot-7 and weighs 350 pounds On Friday, On3's Hayes Fawcett reported that Iheanacho has significantly narrowed down his list and will be choosing between LSU Tigers, Oregon Ducks, Penn State Nittany Lions and Auburn Tigers. Of course, it's a big decision, and Iheanacho even went to social media to get the opinion of some fans, reposting Fawcett's report with a caption featuring a house emoji followed by a question mark. There's no doubt that all four of these teams would love to land him, as he's listed as a five-star recruit, the No. 2 offensive tackle, the No. 1 player in Maryland and the No. 3 player in the nation, per On3 Industry Rankings. Advertisement Throughout his high school career, Iheanacho has proven to be a dominant player, being named a 2024 MaxPreps Junior All-American after not allowing a single sack during his most recent season. Of course, all four programs will get a chance to host Iheanacho for official visits. He'll be at Auburn on Friday, having already visited LSU on May 30, and will visit Penn State on June 13 and Oregon on June 20. Penn State Nittany Lions head coach James Franklin and Oregon Ducks head coach Dan LanningRobert Goddin-Imagn Images Before making his official decision on Aug. 5, much of the momentum favors Oregon, as the On3 recruiting prediction machine currently gives it the best chances (86.1%) to land Iheanacho's commitment. Advertisement Related: Nation's No. 1 QB Sends Clear Message After Texas Visit This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 6, 2025, where it first appeared.
