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DeBoer could beat Kirby Smart again as Alabama pushes to flip Georgia commitment

It's clear that Kalen DeBoer and Alabama are looking for another edge rusher in the 2026 recruiting class. After missing out on top targets like Tank Jones (Oregon) and KJ Ford (Florida), they've been on the hunt for some under the radar prospects committed to other programs.

Alabama recently extended an offer to 3-star Matthew Nelson, an Oklahoma commitment. They will continue to work toward getting him on campus for a visit this fall.

They've made more inroads with another SEC commitment, however, and that's 3-star Valdosta native Corey Howard, who committed ot Kirby Smart and Georgia back in June.