of alabama crimson tide As part of head coach Karen DeBoer's first true recruiting class, they have assembled yet another top-three recruiting class in the 2025 cycle, acquiring a number of five-star recruits in the process.
One of the best parts of Alabama's recruiting class is that it features five-star Michael Carroll, five-star Ty Haywood, four-star Jackson Lloyd, four-star Micah DeBose, and three-star They were the core of an offensive line that included five-star star Mal Waldrep. -Lineman class.
Carroll was a big win for Alabama against schools like Colorado, which made a last-minute push. Lloyd has unique size at 6-foot-7 and 290 pounds, while DeBose has a college-ready frame at 6-foot-5 and 315 pounds, giving the Crimson Tide offensive linemen with different styles. Masu.
Haywood is the only question mark, as the five-star player has yet to officially sign with the Crimson Tide, instead holding off on recruiting him to a February signing date when Michigan State appears to be on the upswing. I am doing it.
The Crimson Tide boasts one of the best offensive lines in the country this season, led by star guard Tyler Booker, and has plenty of young talent across the board.
However, that doesn't mean there won't be a chance for freshmen to compete. Carroll and Lloyd could be projected as tackles given their size at 6-foot-6 and 6-foot-7, respectively, but DeBose has the ability to play both inside and at tackle.
This week, DeBose said: under armor all america gameparticipated in the week's practice which started on Monday.
The four-star tackle was a well-known commodity in high school, but the Alabama native opted to stay home and play for the Crimson Tide.
“People want to go out and play quickly, yes, but it was more about development,” DeBose said of his efforts. “If you really want to play early, you just go to Fresno State or something like that. You just play early and get on the field. But it was important who was coaching. [Offensive line] coach [Chris] Kapilovic, he's a great developer. So I went for it. You know, they play early. They are making great progress. So I thought that was the best thing for me. ”
The four-star offensive lineman from Orlando, Fla., clearly stood out in Monday's practice, flashing in both one-on-one drills and 11-on-11.
He won both 1-on-1 reps I logged, showing a strong base and good anchor to counter bull rushes as a guard while remaining balanced in pass protection sets.
At 11-on-11, DeBose earned time at both guard and tackle, where he began to have some really strong performances and drew rave reviews from the coaching staff.
His feet are great, especially his kick step on tackles, and his hands are technically sophisticated enough to quickly negate pass rush moves like inside spins while also countering speed off the edge. I did.
That versatility stood out to Alabama during DeBose's hiring, and he could be on the field sooner rather than later.
“They think I'm a very versatile guy, but they can put me anywhere. I agree with that. It doesn't really matter where I start. I just want to hang out.”
DeBose will soon be headed to Alabama, but he's looking to perform in his final stint as a high schooler and is looking to get off to a strong start at Under Armor All-American Game Week.
