THE LEGEND RETURNS! 👀 Kalen DeBoer Calls in Nick Saban for Massive Alabama Recruiting Weekend!

Alabama is set to host a significant recruiting weekend that will showcase the three most talented players in the state for the 2026 cycle. Kalen DeBoer has enlisted his most talented player to assist in the final push.
Kalen DeBoer has enlisted the assistance of the most prominent figures. If there were any uncertainties regarding the significance of this recruiting weekend for Alabama, they can be disregarded. DeBoer and his staff are in Tuscaloosa to present the Crimson Tide to the most talented players in the state of Alabama, with the assistance of Nick Saban.

On Friday morning, Edge Anthony “Tank” Jones, a five-star athlete from Mobile, shared the photograph above on his Instagram story. The set of visitors in Tuscaloosa this weekend is led by Jones, 5-star WR Cederian Morgan, and 5-star RB Ezavier Crowell. Additionally, they are the three most talented players in the state, as indicated by composite recruiting rankings.

Saban has maintained a relatively low profile since his retirement and the subsequent appointment of DeBoer. However, Saban remains deeply committed to the initiative and is prepared to provide assistance when required.

It is evident that DeBoer and his staff could benefit from an additional weekend to initiate the process of assembling what has the potential to be a top-five class, as Alabama is currently behind in this year’s recruiting class and the dead period is imminent.

Nick Saban can assist Kalen DeBoer in establishing relationships with some of the most talented players in the nation.
The majority of elite prospects, at least those who are not seeking the highest NIL payday possible, will engage in discourse with Alabama’s brand. However, it is still necessary to conclude the transaction and secure their signature.

Although DeBoer is capable of accomplishing this independently, Saban is the most superior closer in the annals of recruiting. During his 17-year tenure as Alabama’s head coach, Saban secured the agreement with a greater number of outstanding prospects than any other coach. He is undoubtedly imparting his firsthand knowledge of the potential impact of playing for the University of Alabama on a player’s career to Jones, Morgan, and Crowell, among others, this weekend.

DeBoer has consistently exercised caution in determining when to involve Saban in his coaching. He is aware that he cannot overuse his ace in the hole. After all, Saban is content with his retirement.

However, this weekend is of the utmost significance to Alabama. After missing out on the best talent within the borders in the 2025 cycle, DeBoer is seeking to flip the script in-state this cycle. Alabama is in a favourable position to achieve this goal, as it currently maintains the RPM advantage over all three of the state’s top prospects and has secured a commitment from 4-star CB Zyan Gibson, who is ranked as the No. 4 player in the state by the majority of outlets.