In-state '25 LB commits to Alabama: "It's a dream come true."
For the second consecutive month, the Alabama Crimson Tide have landed an in-state defensive target in the 2025 cycle.
After earning a commitment from Saraland High School’s Antonio Coleman on Sept. 11, Bama has now added Myles Johnson to their class. Johnson, a linebacker out of T.R. Miller HS in Brewton (Ala.), committed to Nick Saban‘s program on Saturday. He becomes the fourth player from Alabama to join the Tide’s 2025 group, joining Coleman, Anthony Rogers, and Ryan Williams.
Johnson spoke with BamaOnLine about his decision to team up with Alabama.
“It was great! It’s always been a dream of mine to commit to the team I grew up watching and cheering for,” Johnson told BOL. “It’s a dream come true. To be honest, the day that I got the offer was the day I realized it was home.
“The first time I came back to visit after the camp, I automatically felt at home,” Johnson continued. “It was natural.”
Johnson collected an offer from Nick Saban himself back on June 1. He had a sensational camp showing that day, which led to a “lifetime dream” of his being fulfilled. Johnson has since taken a handful of trips to Bama, including the Texas game back on Sept. 9.
The 6-foot-1, 220-pounder told Saban the good news during Saturday’s visit to Alabama for the Arkansas game.
“They were excited,” Johnson said of the staff’s reaction. “[Coach Saban] said congratulations to me, and congratulations to them for being able to land me.”
Johnson also revealed how his family reacted to his decision to team up with the Crimson Tide.
“They were all excited,” Johnson said. “I’m one of the few Alabama fans in my family. They’re excited to switch over. People were throwing their favorite teams’ hats away. It was crazy.”
Johnson has not played this season due to a torn ACL suffered during the summer. His injury recovery has been going well, with Johnson expressing joy that Alabama continued to have faith in him throughout the process.
“It means everything to me,” Johnson said. “They still trust in me and they still want to develop me and help make me a better player.”
The plan for Johnson is to return to the Capstone for both the Tennessee (Oct. 21) and LSU (Nov. 4) games in the coming weeks.
Alabama is putting together a strong 2025 class
Ever since Bama delivered an offer in early June, linebackers coach Robert Bala and defensive coordinator Kevin Steele have kept in consistent contact with Johnson.
“Coach Bala and I have built a great relationship, along with Coach Steele,” Johnson said. “They keep in touch with me every day or every other day. I appreciate them for keeping in contact with me.”
The new Alabama commit has been impressed by watching how his future team looks this fall.
“I love watching them play,” Johnson said of the Tide’s linebackers. “They play with great intensity. They never give up. Even when they make mistakes, they keep persevering. That’s something my high school coach teaches. It’s a standard I’m willing to adapt to and live by. It’s very fun watching them every week.”
Alabama’s 2025 class currently checks in at No. 1 on the On3 Industry Ranking Football Team Recruiting Rankings. Along with the in-state prospects previously mentioned, Bama holds commitments from Jaime Ffrench (No. 11 overall) and Georgia-based offensive linemen Dontrell Glover and Mason Short.
“I think it’s great,” Johnson said of the group he’s joined. “I think it’s a class that if we can work together, only we stop us.”
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