Key recent Alabama commitment makes it clear where his recruitment stands

Brandon Sumrall/GettyImagesOver the weekend, Alabama added to its highly-regarded 2026 class by landing a commitment from fast-rising 3-star OL Jared Doughty from Atlanta. Doughty committed to the Crimson Tide on Sunday to cap off a visit to Tuscaloosa for the Vanderbilt game.

Initially, Doughty planned on taking the remainder of his official visits after his commitment, which included planned trips to Auburn, Georgia, Florida State, Ohio State, and Missouri. On Thursday, plans changed. Doughty made the announcement that he was shutting down his recruitment and cancelling those trips.

BREAKING: Class of 2026 Alabama OT commit Jared Doughty has Shut Down his Recruitment, he tells me for @rivals

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