Alabama's 2026 class is back on the rise following a pair of prospects flipping their commitments from the Big Ten on Monday.

Entering June, the Alabama Crimson Tide had just five hard commits for the 2026 class, a stark contrast from their elite recruiting efforts in years prior. On Monday, Alabama landed their fourth verbal commit in the last three weeks in the form of four-star running back Javari Barnett.

Florida State head coach Mike Norvell probably isn't too thrilled with his starting quarterback after comments from the latter hit the internet about one of the Noles' biggest opponents in 2026. Thomas Castellanos spoke with Pete Nakos of On3 Sports,