Alabama football’s top last-minute recruiting targets before 2025 National Signing Day
There are still a couple of top recruits that Alabama could sign.
The 2025 recruiting cycle is almost up as National Signing Day is coming up in just a few days. The Alabama football team has once again done a great job with their recruiting class as they have one of the best classes in the country. The Crimson Tide currently have the fourth best 2025 class, but there is a chance that it can get better before all is said and done. Most players have already announced their commitments, but there are still a couple players who haven’t, and Alabama has some ties to them.
Ending the cycle with a bang is a possibility for the Alabama football team as there are still a couple of players on their board. It doesn’t seem like the Crimson Tide are currently the top option for either of these players, but here are two recruits that could still end up signing with Alabama:
Four-star OT Ty Haywood
The biggest fish left in the 2025 sea is offensive tackle Ty Haywood. Haywood originally committed to Alabama, but Michigan came on strong belthough it does seem unlikely. Still, he is one of a couple players left that the Crimson Tide are hoping to land.
Ty Haywood is a four-star recruit according to 247 Sports. He is the #38 player in the 2025 class, the #6 OT and the #9 player in the state of Texas. He currently attends Rfore national signing day, and Haywood did not sign with the Crimson Tide. He recently decommitted from Alabama, and it seems like the Wolverines have a good shot at landing him. However, Alabama could still be in play here, ayan High School in Denton, Texas. Haywood was a five-star until a recent rankings update.
“Imposing offensive tackle with impressive length relative to height,” Haywood’s scouting report reads. “Long-armed with a huge reach. Gradually improved quickness off the ball throughout junior year and performed well on the elite camp circuit prior to senior season to ascend a loaded 2025 OT board. Owner of an outstanding multi-sport profile that includes elite throws data in the form of double-digit 50-foot-plus shot put reps in Spring 2024, including a 58-6 personal record. Promising athletic testing ledger, particularly in lateral suddenness. Still developing consistent hand placement and technique, but if he gets his hands inside you, you are done.”
In terms of things to improve, it seems like Haywood should be focusing on balance and footwork, which go hand in hand.
“Early senior season revealed some inconsistencies in leverage and footwork activity when engaged, but has put plenty of encouraging reps on tape during high school career,” The scouting report continues. “Balance and body control come and go. Sudden power can get him on his heels, but strong enough to recover and anchor in most cases. Possesses the physical traits and athleticism — functional and verified — to play on the outside on either end of the O-line, but might project best to a right tackle role. Certainly could provide roster depth/value at guard as well. Overall, worked his way into the top group of a strong 2025 OL class with the potential to become a high-level college protector with eventual early-round developmental upside.”
Haywood is the top uncommitted recruit right now, and it would be huge for the Alabama football team if they can somehow get him back on board in their 2025 recruiting class.
Four-star EDGE Zahir Mathis
Zahir Mathis is another big target that is still out there in the 2025 class. Mathis is another player that was originally committed elsewhere as he was an Ohio State pledge, but he decided to reopen his recruitment back in November. Now, Alabama is in the mix, but they have some stiff competition as Mathis is considering some other elite programs.
