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Why elite wide receiver stayed committed to Alabama after Jamarcus Shephard took new job

Cederian Morgan decided to stick with his Alabama commitment and sign with the Crimson Tide despite Alabama’s wide receiver coach JaMarcus Shephard choosing to take the Oregon State head coaching job.

Morgan is a 2026 wide receiver prospect, who attends Benjamin Russell High School in Alexander City, Alabama. He is currently the Tide’s only 2026 wideout signee after the Tide lost commitments from Owen Cabell and Brian Williams Jr. on National Signing Day during the early signing period.

The senior committed to the Tide in July, and Shephard played a huge role in his doing so.