Alabama targets key recruits for 2027 class as summer approaches
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 12:17 PM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
As June unfolds, Alabama's football program is focused on strengthening its 2027 recruiting class. The Crimson Tide recently lost linebacker Kenneth Simon to Tennessee and are seeking to recover with new commitments. They have extended an offer to Georgia EDGE Tyler Younger and are considered strong contenders for wide receiver Osani Gayles, who is expected to announce his decision in two weeks. Alabama is also pursuing the top WR in the country, Monshun Sales, amid competition from schools like Indiana and Ohio State. The final high school camp has concluded, setting the stage for potential recruiting developments.
- •Alabama lost LB Kenneth Simon to Tennessee over the weekend.
- •Tyler Younger received an offer from Alabama and is being heavily recruited.
- •WR Osani Gayles has narrowed his options to Alabama, Stanford, and Washington.
- •Monshun Sales is another top target for Alabama, competing with Indiana and Ohio State.
- 12:17 PMYahoo Sports — Jumbo Package: Will Alabama start landing some 2027 recruits soon?
"It’s not time to worry yet… But I am starting to give it a side-eye
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