Positive updates coming out of big recruiting weekend for the Crimson Tide

Alabama football is hosting top recruits throughout the weekend, and the Crimson Tide is working to improve their position with several and close on others.

Similar to last year, Alabama football’s current players are welcoming recruits with open arms. Several of them were in attendance during the official visit picture portion of this weekend’s visits.

Alabama 4-Star Edge target Antwan Jackson poses with several Tide players on his official visit. pic.twitter.com/Bs12S2l2vg

— Touchdown Alabama (@TDAlabamaMag) May 31, 2026

Nigel Newkirk – 4-Star RB

Family members of top prospects are also feeling right at home.

Alabama 4-Star DL target Mitchell Turner and his family enjoying his official visit. https://t.co/IlejfzFfQX

— Justin Smith (@Jdsmith31Smith) May 31, 2026

A lot of signs point to the Tide having success on the recruiting front as a result of this weekend.

A prospect Touchdown Alabama said to watch closely this weekend was Antwan Jackson. The Tide has made the edge prospect feel like a priority in recent months, and he has been to Tuscaloosa multiple times over the last few months. Alabama could be closing in on him with a successful official this weekend.

Jackson, at 6-foot-6 and 245 pounds, finished the 2025 season with 5.5 sacks, 13 tackles for loss and seven quarterback hurries. He also accounted for 216 receiving yards as a tight end. Alabama has recruited the Tennessee product to play the wolf linebacker position. He checks the box to play there with his length, athleticism and ability to play in space.

Monshun Sales and Osani Gayles are also worth noting in this update. The pair is the only wide receivers officially visiting the Tide this weekend, and Alabama is rolling out the red carpet for them. Both of Alabama’s quarterback commits have shared that they are recruiting both wideouts.

Trent Seaborn and Elijah Haven name recruits they are trying to get to Tuscaloosa:

Monshun Sales – 5-Star WR
Ismael Camara – 5-Star OL
Osani Gayles – 4-Star WR
Nigel Newkirk – 4-Star RB
Junior James – 4-Star DB pic.twitter.com/uM09qNRWRy

— Justin Smith (@Jdsmith31Smith) May 30, 2026

Alabama freshman wide receiver, Cederian Morgan spent some time around both prospects on Saturday.