How Alabama’s in-state recruiting compares to Auburn for 2026 so far
Recruiting for the 2026 class is far from over in the Yellowhammer State, but Alabama football is in the lead at the beginning of July.
The Crimson Tide has secured commitments from five in-state players so far. That list includes five-star receiver Cederian Morgan (Alexander City), four-star athlete Zyan Gibson (Gadsden City), four-star running back Ezavier Crowell (Jackson), three-star edge defender Kamhariyan Johnson (Muscle Shoals) and three-star linebacker Zay Hall (Tuscaloosa). These star ratings are based on the 247Sports Composite.
Meanwhile, Auburn has landed a commitment from four-star edge defender Hezekiah Harris (Jemison).
As of July 2, the Crimson Tide has 17 overall commits in its 2026 recruiting class. The 247Sports Composite ranks the class No. 6 overall.
Auburn has six overall commits so far in the 2026 class, which the 247Sports Composite ranks No. 89 overall.
Recruiting battles are far from over, but the Tigers have plenty of ground to make up overall and in the state before recruits lock in their decisions.
There are still talented players here Four of the top 10 highest-ranked players in Alabama for 2026 remain uncommitted. That includes edge defender Anthony Jones, the No. 41 player in the entire class. He’s No. 2 on the in-state list behind Morgan.
Auburn is fresh off the No. 8 recruiting class in the country in 2025. That list of 2025 enrollees included five-star defensive lineman Malik Autry (Opelika), four-star edge defender Jared Smith (Birmingham), four-star safety Anquon Fegans (Anniston), four-star linebacker JJ Faulk (Highland Home), four-star defensive lineman Jourdin Crawford (Birmingham), four-star safety Eric Winters (Enterprise), four-star defensive lineman Antonio Coleman (Saraland), four-star running back Alvin Henderson (Elba) and three-star punter John McGuire (Alabaster).
Alabama only landed two in-state players for the 2025 class, but the Crimson Tide still ended up with the No. 3 recruiting class in the country per the 247Sports Composite.
Nick Kelly is an Alabama beat writer for AL.com and the Alabama Media Group. Follow him on X and Instagram.
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