Overview

• On July 5, Maryland safety Jireh Edwards pledged to Alabama over Oregon, Texas A&M, Georgia and Auburn, ranking as the No. 23 prospect and No. 2 safety in the 2026 class per 247Sports.
• Four-star defensive lineman Nolan Wilson announced his commitment on July 4 after choosing the Crimson Tide over USC, Miami, Ole Miss, Texas A&M and Auburn and enters the class as the No. 58 player nationally and No. 6 lineman in 247Sports’ composite.
• The dual commitments have propelled Alabama’s 2026 recruiting class into ESPN’s top 10, moving it up to No. 9 in the latest rankings.
• These pledges aim to replenish depth after the loss of starters on the defensive line and in the secondary following the 2025 season.
• The class now features multiple top-100 talents, including five-star receiver Cederian Morgan, underscoring Alabama’s sustained national recruiting pull.