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June 4, 2025 โ ESPN News Desk
The No. 1 ranked American football program, according to ESPNโs latest recruiting and performance metrics, has once again flexed its dominance on the recruiting trail. The Alabama Crimson Tide has officially landed a commitment from five-star wide receiver Jaylen Whitmore, a top-10 national prospect in the class of 2026, beating out fierce competition from North Carolina and Michigan State.
Whitmore, a 6-foot-2, 190-pound speedster out of IMG Academy (Bradenton, FL), announced his decision live on ESPN Wednesday morning. The electrifying receiver cited Alabamaโs championship culture, elite development pipeline, and relationship with head coach Kalen DeBoer as pivotal reasons for his choice.
> “Bama just feels like home,” Whitmore said. “Coach DeBoer and his staff believe in me, not just as a player but as a person. They have a proven track record of putting guys in the league, and I want to be next.โ
Ranked as the No. 2 wide receiver in the nation and No. 7 overall by ESPN 300, Whitmore brings elite route-running, high-point ability, and breakaway speed to the Tideโs already loaded receiving corps. His junior season highlights featured 1,378 receiving yards and 18 touchdowns, turning heads at camps and showcases across the country.
Alabama, which claimed the No. 1 spot in ESPNโs 2025 โPower Recruiting Indexโ last month, continues to build what analysts are calling one of the deepest offensive classes in recent memory. Whitmore joins a Crimson Tide haul that already includes a five-star quarterback, two top-tier offensive linemen, and another four-star wideout.
North Carolina and Michigan State made serious pushes late in the process. Both programs hosted Whitmore for official visits, and sources close to his recruitment suggested he was seriously considering staying closer to home on the East Coast. However, Alabamaโs NFL pedigree and offensive system ultimately tipped the scales.
> โIt came down to development and exposure,โ Whitmore explained. โAlabama prepares you for the league better than anybody. Thatโs the goal.โ
The commitment of Whitmore marks Alabamaโs third five-star recruit in the last six weeks, further solidifying the programโs stranglehold atop the college football recruiting landscape. With National Signing Day still months away, the Crimson Tide appears far from finished.
As the nationโs top program reloads for yet another title run, one thing is clearโNick Saban may be gone, but Alabamaโs reign isnโt over.
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