WELCOME TO ROLL TIDE FOOTBALL: Nation’s No. 1 Player, 7-Foot-9 Tall, Shocks College Football World as He Re-Commits to Alabama Crimson Tide Over Texas, NC State, and South Carolina
In what is being hailed as one of the most jaw-dropping moments in recent college football history, the nation’s No. 1 high school football recruit — a staggering 7-foot-9 powerhouse — has officially re-committed to the Alabama Crimson Tide. The announcement sent shockwaves across the college football landscape, especially after weeks of speculation linking him heavily to Texas, NC State, and South Carolina.
Known across the country for his massive size, raw athleticism, and freakish physical attributes, the towering recruit (whose name is being held under wraps due to ongoing NCAA image and likeness agreements) had previously committed to Alabama during his junior year. But following coaching changes, NIL offers, and high-profile visits to other elite programs, his recruitment reopened in early 2025. The football world watched in awe as major programs rolled out the red carpet, each eager to land the generational talent who could redefine the physical ceiling of the sport.
Standing at 7-foot-9 and weighing nearly 400 pounds of lean muscle, the player — nicknamed “Mount Everest” by fans — plays both offensive and defensive line. Scouts describe him as an “unblockable force of nature” with a wingspan longer than some goalposts. His high school highlight reel went viral, showcasing him tossing 300-pound linemen aside like rag dolls and blocking field goals with ease.
Texas was considered a front-runner due to its aggressive NIL package and strong push from Head Coach Steve Sarkisian. NC State offered a unique development plan and the chance to be the undisputed centerpiece of their program. South Carolina made a late surge, with Head Coach Shane Beamer personally attending all-star camps to woo the athlete.
But in the end, Alabama won out. The tradition, national exposure, and professional pipeline offered by the Crimson Tide proved too much to pass up. Head Coach Kalen DeBoer, entering his second year at the helm after taking over for Nick Saban, celebrated the decision as a foundational moment for the future of the program.
“Bama builds legends,” the recruit said during his televised commitment announcement. “I want to be the greatest ever — and there’s only one place where that’s possible. Roll Tide.”
The addition of the 7-foot-9 phenomenon instantly reshapes Alabama’s roster outlook and adds an imposing presence in the trenches on both sides of the ball. He’s expected to start from Day 1 and could become the most talked-about freshman in NCAA history.
Social media exploded after the announcement. Former Alabama stars like Derrick Henry and Quinnen Williams congratulated the recruit online, while national analysts began comparing him to NFL greats like Reggie White and Orlando Pace — with a twist of something never before seen.
This commitment not only solidifies Alabama’s No. 1 recruiting class for 2025 but sends a message to the rest of college football: the Crimson Tide is still the gold standard, and the biggest stars — literally and figuratively — still want to wear crimson.
Roll Tide.
