BREAKING: IMG Academy 4-Star wide receiver commits to Alabama

IMG Academy's Osani Gayles (13) rushes for yards against Mandarin's Tamajh Mitchell (7) during the first quarter of a high school football matchup at Mandarin High School, Friday, Sept. 19, 2025, in Jacksonville, Fla. The IMG Academy Ascenders defeated the Mandarin Mustangs 57-7. © Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Osani Gayles has announced a verbal commitment to the Alabama Crimson Tide. He chose the Tide over Notre Dame, Stanford, Tennessee and Washington.

Gayles attends IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida, and he is a member of the 2027 recruiting class. The new Alabama pledge is considered to be a four-star recruit. His commitment gives the Tide  13 2027 commits and a commitment from one 2027 wide receiver.

At 5-foot-11 and 181 pounds, Gayles is an explosive and elusive wide receiver who is built like a future slot option. He quickly picks up ground when he has the football in his hands with elite acceleration. The Alabama target pairs this skill set with the ability to be a deceptive route runner.

Gayles finished the 2025 season with 492 receiving yards and six touchdowns, and he averaged 24.6 yards per catch.

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