{
  "id": 5476391,
  "title": "Alabama 2027 Class Breakdown: Crimson Tide have smaller group this cycle",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/alabama-2027-class-breakdown-crimson-tide-have-smaller-group-this",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-04T02:42:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/alabama-2027-class-breakdown-crimson-024259676.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The University of Alabama Crimson Tide have unveiled their 2027 class, which is smaller than previous years. The team currently holds the No. 33 spot in the nation, according to Rivals Industry Team Recruiting Rankings, and ranks 13th in the Southeastern Conference (SEC). The class consists of 14 commitments, with only four rated as blue-chippers. Elijah Haven, a five-star quarterback from Baton Rouge, and Trent Seaborn, a four-star quarterback from Alabaster, are the two quarterbacks in the class. Seaborn, who joined the class first, has been a standout player, ranking No. 22 in the nation among quarterbacks. Elijah Haven, another top prospect, is the No. 2 quarterback in the nation. The class includes five running backs, three wide receivers, and several offensive linemen, cornerbacks, and specialty players. Nine of the 14 commits are projected to play on offense, leaving four for defense and one for special teams.",
  "summary": "It’s no longer a necessity that every college program takes a jam-packed high school recruiting class every year. Alabama is one of the high-profile teams that isn’t honed in on bringing a hefty haul to campus this time around. As of Sept. 3, the Crimson Tide has the No. 33 class in the nation, according […]",
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}