On Friday, the Alabama Crimson Tide might have received its best news of the year when the team flipped offensive tackle Bear Fretwell from the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets.
With Fretwell's commitment, the Tide's class of 2026 moved up to No. 3 in the national rankings, and the rise in recruiting success is exactly what head coach Kalen DeBoer needed after a lackluster performance during the 2024 season.
However, a win in the recruiting column is just part of what DeBoer needs to check off his to-do list in order to ensure that his job in Tuscaloosa lasts for more than a few years.