ALERT: Kalen DeBoer LANDS Unexpected Alabama Crimson Tide Recruit— FIVE STAR QB Next???

About this episode

The episode discusses Alabama's surprise commitment from Stevan Thornton and the implications for the team's recruiting strategy.

Alabama Crimson Tide land surprise commitment from three-star edge rusher Stevan Thornton, raising eyebrows as his recruitment heats up with offers from Georgia, Florida State, and Tennessee. Could Alabama’s strategic early moves pay off big, reminiscent of the Lotty Brooks saga? Hosts Luke Robinson and Jimmy Stein break down Thornton’s standout measurables, the staff’s focus on length, and what this means for the Wolf position’s future as the Tide aim to land another star like KJ Green. The conversation shifts to recent offers for Mobile prospects Ellis McGaskin and a towering receiver who reminds the guys of Cederian Morgan, exploring the balance between on-field production and elite measurables. The hosts debate the evolving recruiting landscape, NIL’s unpredictable effects, and lament the impact of playoff expansion on college football’s high-stakes regular season. Can Alabama thrive in this new era, and will college football’s unique value survive the push toward an NFL-style playoff format? Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all…

People in this episode

Hosts: Luke Robinson, Jimmy Stein

Topics covered

• recruitment
• college football
• NIL
• Alabama Crimson Tide
• high school prospects
• playoff expansion

Keywords

• Alabama Crimson Tide
• Stevan Thornton
• recruiting
• NIL
• college football
• playoff expansion
• high school prospects

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Georgia, Florida State, Tennessee

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