
Shocking Snub: Why Top CB Is Overlooking Alabama Despite Deep Ties
So here we are—Alabama football, a program synonymous with dominance, suddenly fumbling its recruiting mojo just as summer hits. Kalen DeBoer’s crew is quietly simmering on the back burner of the 2026 recruiting cycle, and here’s the kicker: the nation’s No. 4 cornerback, Justice Fitzpatrick, isn’t even giving the Crimson Tide a second glance. Mind you, this isn’t some random prospect; Justice is the younger brother of Minkah Fitzpatrick, a former Alabama star turned NFL Pro Bowler. You’d think that family connection would scream “home sweet home,” right? Instead, he’s eyeing Miami, Florida, Ohio State, Texas, and Georgia—leaving Alabama off his shortlist. Is the Tide’s recruiting tide running low, or is this just a blip in their powerhouse legacy? Let’s dive deeper into what’s going on with Alabama’s recruiting struggles and what it means moving forward. LEARN MORE.Alabama football is in dire need of college football recruiting momentum for the summer. Kalen DeBoer and the Crimson Tide have delivered quiet recruiting results for the 2026 cycle. And now the nation’s No. 4 cornerback isn’t considering ‘Bama — despite having a prominent family connection there.
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