Alabama football is off to a strong start recruiting under first-year coach Kalen DeBoer and general manager Courtney Morgan. The Crimson Tide, as of the end of the first day in the early signing period, owns the No. 2 signing class in the country, according to the 247Sports Composite and On3.

The top-ranked player in Alabama’s 2025 class is quarterback Keelon Russell, the No. 2 overall player in the 2025 class from powerhouse Duncanville High in Texas. Russell is 41-1 as a starter and is leading his Duncanville team to a potential third straight 6A Texas state championship.

Live updates from Kalen DeBoer's Wednesday press conference after the Crimson Tide signed 20 players with a full transcript and press conference video to be pos