Overview

• Jett Thomalla, a four-star quarterback from Omaha, Nebraska, flipped his commitment from Iowa State to Alabama on June 17, joining the Crimson Tide’s 2026 recruiting class.
• He received a scholarship offer from coach Kalen DeBoer’s staff on May 15 and solidified his decision after an official campus visit from May 30 to June 1.
• Thomalla’s addition marks Alabama’s seventh pledge in a class now ranked 10th nationally, which also includes ESPN300 cornerbacks Jorden Edmonds and Zyan Gibson and four-star tackle Sam Utu.
• Former high school teammate Chase Loftin, committed to Florida State as a tight end, taunted Alabama’s opening game prospects in an Instagram comment.
• Thomalla set Nebraska Class A records with 3,663 passing yards and 47 touchdowns as a junior and cited Alabama’s coaching resources as key to his NFL aspirations.