Freddie Roach

Alabama is now up to 22 overall commitments in the 2023 class and has a firm hold on the No. 1 overall position. Alabama is still recruiting hard at the defensive line position, pushing hard for 5-stars Keon Keely, James Smith and Qua Russaw.

The JUCO prospect stands 6-foot-1 and hauled in 43 receptions for 1,229 yards and 11 touchdowns as a freshman in 2021, setting the NJCAA single season record for yards per-reception with 28.6.

The state of Alabama is overflowing with high level talent in the 2023 class and the Crimson Tide has snagged its first in-state commitment on Tuesday. Alabama accepted the commitment of 5-star cornerback out of Florence, Jahlil Hurley.

Kadarius Calloway flips his college football commitment from the Mississippi State Bulldogs to the Alabama Crimson Tide. Calloway is a three-star prospect out of Philadelphia High School in Philadelphia, Mississippi. The 247Sports Composite ranks him as the number 24 athlete in the nation and the sixth overall prospect in the state of Mississippi. He becomes the 11th commitment in the 2021 recruiting cycle for the Crimson Tide and his commitment moves Alabama up to the 11th overall recruiting class, according to 247Sports.

Alabama appears to have hired a new football coach. Freddie Roach returns to the Capstone after several years away to coach the Crimson Tide defensive line. Former defensive line coach Brian Baker has moved to an off-field role with the program. Roach comes to Alabama after coaching defensive line at Ole Miss for the past three seasons.

Alabama returned to the practice field for its second spring practice of the week, third overall, Wednesday afternoon. The players practiced outside on the Thomas-Drew Practice Fields in full pads for the first time this spring. Observations: - Though he was dressed out, left tackle Cam Robinson appeared limited, watching the first- and second-team groups off to the side...

Alabama will be adding another former player to its coaching staff for the 2015 season.