As a procrastinator at heart, there is perhaps no better feeling than kicking the can down the road. Getting an extension on a deadline is one of life’s great joys, and 2026 four-star defensive line recruit Elijah Golden just gave Kalen DeBoer and Alabama that gift.
Alabama is one of four finalists for Golden, along with Notre Dame, Oklahoma, and Virginia Tech. Still, all indications are that the Crimson Tide have been lagging behind in his recruitment. Now, DeBoer and his staff will have two extra weeks to sway him toward Tuscaloosa after Golden pushed back his scheduled commitment from July 26 to August 9, according to a report from 247Sports’ Tom Loy.