Alabama Shocks Iowa State with Last-Minute QB Recruiting Heist—What This Means for the Season

When it comes to the recruiting game, flipping a committed quarterback is like stealing candy from a baby—except this baby is a 6’4, 210-pound four-star prodigy from Omaha, Nebraska. Alabama just pulled off one heck of a heist, prying Jett Thomalla away from Iowa State’s grasp despite his April pledge to the Cyclones. You gotta wonder: what’s more persuasive—a shiny offer sheet or a huddle with Kalen DeBoer? Thomalla’s commitment shuffle isn’t just a footnote; it’s a bold statement from the Crimson Tide that their recruiting mojo is far from fading—even as the 2026 cycle sneaks off to a slower start than anyone expected. This kid’s got size, arm strength, and a few rough edges that make his potential as shiny as a new dime. Roll Tide, indeed—this one’s got “future star” written all over it. LEARN MORE.The Alabama football team pulled off a big win on the recruiting trail on Tuesday as the Crimson Tide flipped four-star quarterback Jett Thomalla from Iowa State. Thomalla committed to the Cyclones back in April, but an offer from Alabama in May made him rethink his decision. Thomalla did take an official visit to Iowa State earlier this month, but it wasn’t enough to keep him locked in. Kalen DeBoer and the rest of the Alabama coaching staff swooped in and took him away.

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