GADSDEN, Ala. − Zyan Gibson knows exactly who he wants Alabama football’s next Class of 2026 commitment to be.
Right now, the Gadsden cornerback’s sights are set firmly on Alexander City five-star wide receiver Cederian Morgan, who has his commitment date set for July 2. His six scheduled official visits include the Crimson Tide, which gets the last swing June 19-22Gibson, the No. 50 player nationally and No. 4 player in Alabama in the 247 Sports Composite who committed to Alabama in December, said he’s getting closer and closer with Morgan, a receiver who could fit right into the Crimson Tide offense.
But the pitch itself isn’t elaborate.. I just really sweettalk him,” Gibson told The Tuscaloosa News. “Like, ‘Come on. What (are you) waiting on?’” Talking has never been Gibson’s style. At Gadsden City High School, Gibson is the “silent leader,” football coach Ali Smith said, the one who jumps to the front of the warm-up line, who is where he’s supposed to be, who does what everyone else is supposed to do.“I think that he is working to be one of the best players in the state, if not in the country,” Smith said.
That is not Gibson’s only job. It’s also to help the Crimson Tide secure other 2026 players aiming to be “one of the best players in the state, if not the country.” It’s a role Gibson didn’t expect, but one he takes incredibly seriously
