Alabama hosts talented 2027s and 2028s for win over Wisconsin

No. 19 Alabama cruised to a 38-14 victory over Wisconsin on Saturday afternoon inside Bryant-Denny Stadium.

Kalen DeBoer and his staff hosted a nice crop of 2027 and 2028 recruits for this one.

Rivals Industry five-star athlete Xavier Sabb was back supporting his brother Keon who plays in the Crimson Tide secondary.

“The vibe is crazy in the stadium,” Sabb said. “First-class experience. Like seeing Coach (Ryan) Grubb putting the ball in their playmakers hands. Good win today. Alabama makes sure I feel at home. They want me to know I’m a priority.”

Alabama may be tough to beat for the younger Sabb but there is a lot of competition.

“They’re still in my top, love Coach Shep,” he said. “I will be visiting Oregon in October and Notre Dame , Penn State, Tennessee, Miami this fall.”

Alabama is the early Rivals Prediction Machine favorite for Rivals Industry four-star athlete Braden Gordon

“My experience at Alabama has been great so far,” Gordon said. “What continues to excite me is the crowd and atmosphere for such an early game and non-conference.

“The things that make it a great place to play football is the town, it’s a football town and when it comes to development it doesn’t get to much better and when you look at the weight room and coach you see why.”

Alabama is getting ahead with the touted 2028s in the stands.

“My experience has been amazing so far,” Rivals No. 1 sophomore running back Zaiden Jernigan said. “I’m excited to continue and build relationships with everyone here.”

Jernigan added that he loved the environment and the culture around the program.

“I think the guys are trying to continue the winning tradition and don’t want to be the group to fail expectations,” Jernigan said.

The Rivals Industry’s No. 3 2028 linebacker Nehemiah McCary says Alabama is his early leader.

“The energy and how the coaches interact with the players,” McCary said of what stands out.

Rivals No. 3 receiver Braylon Clark leaves campus with an offer.

Rivals No. 4 tight end Ridge Janes from St. Louis (Mo.) De Smet gushed about the experience.

“What an incredible game day visit at Alabama!” Janes said. “The staff was so attentive, the stadium was electric with a packed crowd, and the atmosphere was really great for the Crimson Tide’s win. I got to go into the locker room both before and after the game and meet some players. And it was really awesome pregame when Coach DeBoer invited me into his office for an inspiring conversation. His leadership and commitment to the ‘Built by Bama’ motto is great and I see his vision. Also, catching up with Coach (Bryan) Ellis both before and after the game was another highlight, he’s really great, and I really think he believes in me already.

“It was a really fantastic day!”

The Crimson Tide are keeping tabs on Raleigh (NC) Cardinal Gibbons linebacker Skylar Alston.

“The environment and the walk of champions really stands out to me,” Alston said. “Walking in the same footsteps of some of the greatest people to play and coach the game. Coach Chuck (Morrell) and I have a great relationship. 

“Bama is a special place.”

The nation’s No. 5 2028 quarterback Kingston Preyear was on campus.

“My experience in Tuscaloosa is going great so far!” Preyear said. “It was a great environment, they made it feel like home. I will definitely be back!”

Stay tuned to Rivals and BamaOnLine for more reaction coming out of Tuscaloosa.