Kalen DeBoer’s red-hot recruiting roll continues as Alabama secures another key linebacker for the 2025 class out of Tuscaloosa, reinforcing the Crimson Tide’s momentum under his leadership.
On the heels of landing four-star LB Abduall Sanders Jr. from California – a commitment that followed just two days after Darrell Johnson Jr. – DeBoer kept the recruiting train rolling in Alabama’s backyard. The latest addition is a rising Tuscaloosa native whose name may not yet be household, but whose value is undeniable for a defense hungry to reload.
Although local coverage is still emerging, this LB represents a strategic win: adding someone who’s not only familiar with the region but also firmly committed to the Tide’s culture. For Alabama, bringing home talent from within Tuscaloosa is more than just a recruiting victory; it showcases the pulse and presence DeBoer and staff have built locally.
DeBoer’s recruiting month has already been prolific. He recently out-duelled LSU, Ole Miss, Michigan, Tennessee, Kentucky, Mississippi State, and Missouri to land Georgia’s Luke Metz – a 3-star, 6‑foot‑3, 220-pound athlete ranked among the top linebacker and state prospects in the 2025 class ([saturdaydownsouth.com][1], [bamahammer.com][2]). Meanwhile, California’s Sanders Jr., the No. 36 LB nationally, pledged his commitment over Ohio State and Tennessee ([bamahammer.com][2]) – making this new Tuscaloosa LB the third high-profile linebacker to join in under a week.
That’s a remarkable stretch: three linebackers in as many days, two four-star, one local gem. DeBoer’s staff – with Christian Robinson making waves on the LB front – is clearly targeting depth, athleticism, and regional ties. It’s a testament to a rapidly shifting recruiting narrative: one that no longer needs to lean on the “Nick Saban discount.” Under DeBoer, Alabama is proactively reloading, not merely relying on legacy ([bamahammer.com][2]).
This momentum is critical. Alabama’s 9–4 debut under DeBoer had skeptics wondering if the program’s pipeline remained intact. But with this flurry of signings – each strategically sourced from across the nation and right in Tuscaloosa – every commitment underscores that DeBoer is restoring depth, talent, and momentum to the Tide.
Simply put: DeBoer’s hot streak continues. With this newest LB in the fold, Alabama’s defense takes another step toward dominance — and a bold statement is being made: in Kalen’s Alabama, the cupboard isn’t just full—it’s brimming.
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