The Alabama Crimson Tide has begun preparations for its high-profile collision against No. 1 Michigan in the Rose Bowl CFP semifinal.
Over the last couple of weeks, the fourth-ranked Crimson Tide has lost a few players to the transfer portal, including wide receiver Ja’Corey Brooks and defensive linemen Anquin Barnes and Isaiah Hastings. Alabama also lost quarterback Tyler Buchner.
However, it’s not all departures for the Crimson Tide (12-1, 9-0 SEC). Alabama has a solid handful of should be-high school seniors arriving on campus. There are already 11 that have joined over the weekend, and more on the way.
Of course, this young talent isn’t at Nick Saban’s disposal for the College Football Playoff — but it’s good to have them getting familiar with the current roster.
Here’s another look at the best of the Crimson Tide’s newest arrivals:
Where else would this list begin?
Likely Alabama’s top recruit of the current cycle is Julian Sayin, the 6-foot-1, 190-pound quarterback from Carlsbad, Calif. Sayin is 247Sports’ No. 3 rated quarterback in the Class of 2024 — he is alone atop On3’s quarterback rankings.
He has been one of the most talented high school quarterbacks in the state of California for three years now. Sayin came onto the scene his sophomore year. This past season, he was responsible for 28 touchdowns and just one interception during his senior season at Carlsbad High School.
He was named MVP at the 2023 Elite 11 Finals.
Similar to Bryce Young, also from California, Sayin is a little bit undersized at the quarterback position, but it doesn’t impact his game. He’s an extremely quick decision-maker with the football in his hands. Mechanically, he’s a very strong passer — and he’s got plenty of athleticism as well.
Sayin will have to wait his turn in Tuscaloosa, with Jalen Milroe announcing his return to the team next season.
Zabien Brown will be 20 years old as a true freshman at Alabama. That’s a good thing. Brown has played a lot of football at powerhouse Mater Dei in Santa Ana, Calif.
Yes, that’s where the aforementioned Young starred from 2018-2019.
Brown is a solid corner on the outside, good in both man-to-man and zone. He’s got plenty of size at 6-foot-1 and over 180 pounds.
