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Which Alabama 2025 signees have enrolled early?

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Alabama football has majority of its 2025 recruiting class on campus as students with them set to go through the full offseason with the Tide.

Here is a look at who has enrolled early:

Keelon Russell – QB

Keelon Russell will have an opportunity to compete to be the next starting quarterback for Alabama football as an early enrollee. He will get through the full offseason with the Crimson Tide which should improve his chances in the three-way battle. Russell has been tabbed to do great things at the collegiate level with his ability to make all of the throws on a consistent basis in different circumstances. His track record of success at Duncanville High School while playing against some of the top competition in Texas has some feeling he has a good chance of playing as a freshman.

Dijon Lee – DB

At 6-foot-4 and approximately 190 pounds, Lee has great length and range while playing in the secondary. He has the potential to be a shutdown corner at the collegiate level with his ability to his size and reach to his advantage. He also appears to have a great feel for the game as he consistently seems to be in the right place to make a play.

Michael Carroll – OL

The 6-foot-6, 325-pounder, is a physical and mean lineman in the trenches. When he pulls, he looks like a train coming full steam ahead as he destroys anyone he gets into his path. He is really athletic for a guy his size as he looks impressive when he moves over to the defensive side of the football and gets after quarterbacks and ball carries as a defensive lineman.

Jackson Lloyd – OL

At 6-foot-7 and 285 pounds, Lloyd is one of the most impressive tackle prospects in the 2025 recruiting class. He is quick on his feet and moves extremely well for a guy his size. His blend of size and agility make him difficult to get around in pass protection. He is also nasty when run blocking as he always looking for work and can get up to the second level and block in space.

Akylin Dear- RB

The four-star is a tenacious runner with an explosive burst. He appears to be at his best when he was working north and south with his ability to break tackles and hit a second gear in the open field when he gets to the second level.

Justin Hill – EDGE

The Ohio native is listed at 6-foot-3 and 220 pounds. He could play defensive end or outside linebacker at the college level. He has the intangibles to be a contributor at both positions. Hill uses his skillset and frame to be an effective pass and speed rusher off the edge. He is explosive and is seen wreaking havoc on opposing backfields in his highlight film.

Lotzeir Brooks – WR

At 5-foot-9 and 170 pounds, Brooks is an explosive speedster at wide receiver, who is a dangerous threat whenever he is on the football field. His ability to decelerate and accelerate in tight quarters and when he is running routes makes him a tough cover.

Derek Meadows – WR

The 6–foot-6, 195-pounder is an obvious huge target, who is a mismatch for most defenders. His blend of athleticism, size and ability to be under control when running routes make him a seriously tough cover. He also has impressive speed for a guy his size, which allows him to eat up ground after the catch.

Micah DeBose OL

The in-state product is a 6-foot-5, 300-pound offensive lineman, who plays mean and physical. He is always looking for action when blocking in the trenches and tends to go all out on every single snap. He is projected to be an interior offensive lineman for the Crimson Tide.

Marshall Pritchett – TE

The 6-foot-5, 200-pounder is a big target, who is comfortable lining up flexed out wide and attached to the line of scrimmage. He is a good route runner, who effectively executes the route tree, and he is a willing blocker no matter where he lines up.

Ivan Taylor – DB

Taylor is a versatile defensive back that could be used interchangeably in the secondary. At 6-foot and 174 pounds, he will need to add some weight upon his arrival in Tuscaloosa. He does play bigger than his size, however. The four-star plays with great instincts and provides great range on the back end.

Darrell Johnson – LB

At 6-foot-3 and 205 pounds, Johnson is one of the most explosive and electric prospects in the country. He has the ability to play at all three levels on the defensive side of the football and gets after the football like a heat-seeking missile. The Georgia product is the type of defensive player coaches salivate over to defend the fast and athletic offensive players in today’s game.

Luke Metz – LB

The Georgia native will likely be asked to play inside linebacker once he arrives in Tuscaloosa. Metz is listed at 6-foot-3 and 220 pounds. He will likely be asked to put on some additional weight once he arrives on campus. Metz is good at diagnosing the run and plays with great instincts. He is a hard-hitter and could see early playing time in Tuscaloosa next season with several linebackers expected to turn pro.

Abduall Sanders – LB

The California native will join his high school teammate Chuck McDonald in Tuscaloosa as both signed with the Crimson Tide on Wednesday. Sanders Jr. is listed at 6-foot-1.5 and 225 pounds. He began his high school career playing primarily edge rusher. In the past two years, he has transitioned to inside linebacker. He could be used in a variety of ways in Kane Wommack’s ‘SWARM’ defense, but I would expect him to start off at inside backer. Sanders Jr. possesses a rare skillset that allows him to rush the passer, play the run, or be used in coverage. Each of those assets will be valuable at the next level for Sanders Jr.

Mal Waldrep – OL

At 6-foot-5 and 320 pounds, Waldrep could play multiple positions along the offensive line. Waldrep is nimble and does a good job of winning one-on-one matchups at the tackle position. He also excels at making blocks at the second level. Alabama offensive line coach Chris Kapilovic will likely experiment with Waldrep to see what position best suits his skillset for the college level.

Steve Mboumoua – LB

Mboumoua is a physical specimen at 6-foot-4 and 290 pounds. He plays with strength and physicality. Despite not having played American football for long, he projects to be an impact player for the Crimson Tide. Another good thing for Mboumoua is that he can play multiple positions along the defensive line. That could allow him to see the field earlier than expected. The fact that he has a year of junior college under his belt could also help him see the field sooner than later.

Alex Asparuhov – P

Asparuhov was the only specialist Alabama signed. With the departure of James Burnip, he is expected to compete for playing time in year one.

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Justin Smith is the Director of Recruiting for Touchdown Alabama Magazine. You can follow him on Twitter, via @Jdsmith31Smith

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