BREAKING: 5⭐️ 7’4” Left Tackle Tysqeuvious Lepancake Flips Commitment from Georgia to Alabama — Becomes Tallest Player in College Football History
TUSCALOOSA, AL — July 12, 2025
In a seismic recruiting shock that has rocked the college football landscape, 5-star offensive tackle Tysqeuvious Lepancake — all 7 feet 4 inches and 375 pounds of him — has officially flipped his commitment from the University of Georgia to the University of Alabama.
The announcement came early Friday morning via a video posted to Lepancake’s X (formerly Twitter) account, where he simply said, “Built by Bama. Let’s work. 🐘🔴⚪️ #RTR.” Within minutes, the internet exploded.
Lepancake, a towering athletic phenomenon from Valdosta, Georgia, has been one of the most talked-about prospects in years. Not only is he the tallest college football recruit on record, but scouts were left speechless earlier this year when he reportedly ran a 4.5-second 40-yard dash at the Rivals Combine in Atlanta — numbers more commonly seen in elite wide receivers, not offensive linemen.
“Freakish,” said one SEC scout. “You just don’t see a 7’4″, 375-pound left tackle move like that. His footwork is clean, his burst off the line is shocking, and his wingspan is almost unnatural. He can neutralize edge rushers before they even get a step.”
Originally committed to the Georgia Bulldogs, Lepancake’s sudden pivot to Alabama appears to be the result of a relentless push from new Crimson Tide head coach Kalen DeBoer and his revamped recruiting staff. According to sources close to the program, DeBoer personally visited Valdosta twice in June and was instrumental in convincing the young star that his future belonged in Tuscaloosa.
“Tysqeuvious isn’t just a big get. He’s a game-changer,” DeBoer said in a brief statement released by the university. “His physical gifts are generational, but it’s his discipline, intelligence, and hunger to dominate that set him apart. We’re building something special here — and he’s a cornerstone of that future.”
Lepancake will join a stacked 2025 Alabama recruiting class already ranked No. 1 in the nation. With Alabama’s offensive line undergoing major restructuring after several senior departures and early NFL Draft entries, insiders believe Lepancake could push for a starting role as a true freshman — something almost unheard of at his position.
Off the field, the young phenom is soft-spoken and humble. A former high school chess champion and classical piano player, he’s become a cult hero in recruiting circles for his unique blend of brains and brawn. His coaches speak just as highly about his work ethic and leadership as they do about his raw power.
“This young man is going to be a household name,” said ESPN analyst Kirk Herbstreit during a live reaction segment. “You can’t teach size, you can’t teach speed like that, and to have the maturity and technical polish he already shows at 18? That’s a future first-rounder. Book it.”
As Alabama fans flood social media with celebratory memes and videos, one thing is clear: the Crimson Tide just secured the services of not only the most physically imposing player in college football history — but also one of the most potentially dominant.
A new era has begun in Tuscaloosa — and it’s 7’4″ tall.
