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Kalen DeBoer, Alabama quietly looking to poach a 2026 Oklahoma commitment

Recruiting never stops, even on the heels of a devastating loss. Fresh off a two-touchdown defeat to Florida State in Tallahassee last weekend - and with a game against UL Monroe on deck this Saturday - Kalen DeBoer and Alabama are still looking to add to the margins of a highly-regarded 2026 recruiting class.

After missing on top EDGE targets like KJ Ford and Anthony "Tank" Jones, it appears the Crimson Tide is pivoting to a lesser-known, arguably underrated prospect. 3-star EDGE Matthew Nelson from Bryant, Arkansas, recently reported an Alabama offer.

#AGTG After a great conversation with @CoachSanders14 .