The Alabama Crimson Tide, also known as the ‘NFL Factory,’ has developed over 40 players.

Nick Saban

From 2019 to 2023, consider why players consistently aspired to join Alabama’s team. Certainly, the allure of winning national titles played a significant role in boosting their ambitions. However, the prospect of securing that lucrative $30 million contract for being picked first round in the draft is even more enticing. While aiming for success in the NFL remains highly motivating, nowadays, this financial incentive has become particularly appealing.

Kalen DeBoer

has assumed the responsibility, since it appears that the tradition might be beginning to weaken.

Let’s take Kalen DeBoer’s

Washington

For instance, during Kalen DeBoer’s tenure with the team, they reached the national championship finals but did not manage to secure even a single top-20 recruiting class throughout his stay. What raised more red flags was his consistent inability to land elite talent; notably, the 2022 recruiting class included only one four-star recruit (Ryan Otton) at Washington. Given this track record, can he maintain such success at Alabama, where each decision faces intense scrutiny under a magnifying glass?

The narrative in Alabama contrasts sharply with Kalen DeBoer’s situation. The head coach there hasn’t just secured a national Top 3 recruiting class; they’ve also landed the nation’s No. 2 quarterback, Keelon Russell, along with the top-rated offensive tackle, Michael Carroll. Perhaps Nick Saban’s enduring influence is aiding Kalen DeBoer. Alternatively, maybe the head coach has finally absorbed some lessons from past errors. Either way, the following development doesn’t bring good tidings.

Recent reports from On3 indicate that the highly sought-after CB prospect in the 2027 class is currently touring LSU. The worry is that his signals suggest Alabama might not end up being where he ultimately chooses to commit.

Ashton Ace Alston

, a native of Cincinnati, Ohio, had high praise for Brian Kelly’s program and the work he has done in terms of developing DBs and sending them to the NFL.

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Alston pointed out that their notable strength lies in cultivating exceptional defensive backs. He added that they excel at producing outstanding wide receivers and quarterbacks as well. Therefore, it’s a location where you can enhance your abilities daily by constantly facing superior talent. Consequently, you’ll be ready to face tough competition in one of the premier leagues come game day.
The much-coveted cornerback concluded his interview by stating, ”
As a DB, it’s a school you have to seriously consider
.” What happens next for Kalen DeBoer?


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Well, the 2027 class may look far away, but in college football, you prepare for the long term, right? As for Alabama’s 2027 class, it has two players already committed. Those being the 8th-ranked edge rusher JaBarrius Garror and another 8th-ranked athlete, Alexander Ward. Losing talent like Ace Alston would surely hurt Alabama, as the CB is ranked 9th nationally and 2nd in his state. The 5’11” and 165 lbs player still has his best years ahead in high school, and we may see more from him as the recruitment class closes in. But there may be a silver lining after all on the dark clouds above the Bryant-Denny Stadium.

Does Bama get a glimmer of hope with Ashton Alston’s commitment?

While the recent visit to LSU seems to be detrimental for Alabama, enough time still remains to sway his mood towards Tuscaloosa. We have seen recruitment battles go down to the wire, and that could happen to the CB, too. For instance, just a few days ago, we saw Jared Curtis committing to Georgia after almost a year of flirting with programs. So in college football,

anything is possible.

Take, for example, when back in April Alston visited Tuscaloosa too and had some great words for the DBs coach Maurice Linguist. “
It is an excellent program,”
said Alston
. “They developed a lot of athletes for the NFL. They have state-of-the-art equipment. I loved my conversation with Coach Mo (Maurice Linguist). He has experience in the NFL, and he is an overall great guy
.”

All in all, the CB currently has 34 offers in his pocket, and if On3 probability rankings are to be believed? Bama stands at 5th for landing him behind teams like Ohio State, who are ranked 2nd, and Tennessee, who are currently trending towards 1st with a 15.8% chance of landing him. To be fair, these flirtations with programs and coaches will go on until the guy gets a perfect spot.


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