re: Class of 2026 Football Recruiting

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DE Anthony Jones

Auburn is going to be there until the end and Jones has talked highly of LSU and Georgia throughout his recruitment and now Texas A&M and Oregon are definitely high on the list but according to a source, Alabama is the team to beat right now.

The Mobile (Ala.) St. Paul’s standout could narrow it down to the two in-state programs as decision time gets closer but the Crimson Tide is the team to watch.

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5) Jackson Lloyd – Alabama

Scouting Summary: “Tall, nimble mover with an athletic profile that points to a high developmental upside at the position. Measured in at 6-foot-6 and around 280 pounds in the off-season after his junior season. Arms measure just over 33 inches. Lines up at left tackle for his high school team. An explosive mover. Fires off the snap and swallows up defensive linemen on contact. Light-footed and works to the second level with ease. Dominates subpar competition, often driving defenders out of the frame. Shows good initial movement in his pass set. Showed improvement in pass protection and his play strength as a senior. Has a high cut build and will need to continue improving his base, bend and balance. Also lines up at defensive tackle and dominates the level of competition on that side of the ball. Has a strong multi-sport background as a top high school player in both basketball and baseball. Shows his athleticism on the basketball court, averaging 15 points per game as a junior, flashing rare above-the-rim bounce and the ability to run the floor at his size. Length is below average for top offensive tackles. May need some time to adjust to the uptick in competition but athleticism and coordination point to an encouragingly high ceiling.”

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6. Kaleb Edwards — Alabama
School: El Dorado Hills (Calif.) Oak Ridge
On300 Ranking: No. 118 NATL.

Scout’s Take: “So when you talk about Kaleb Edwards, you have to start with his body type. All of 6-foot-6, 235-240 pounds, and he has terrific movement skills, especially at the size for his age. This is a guy who’s got great explosiveness, and has jumped over 30 inches in the vertical. And you see that in his game. There’s moments where he’s lining up in the slot and you see him burst off the line of scrimmage. You see him running downhill. The thing that he has that I think bodes well for him in the future is the fluidity and the overall movement skills that he has in order to separate from defenders, whether that be safeties or linebackers.

…He really does check off a lot of boxes when you talk about the tight end position. I would say this is someone who really brings versatility to the tight end position. He can end up as an inline Y, he can line up as an H, and he can also line up in the slot. He really does do everything that you would possibly ask for out of your tight end. I think this is somebody who can walk in and play a role early, especially if he’s able to add some mass and really help out as a blocker early on in his career. You maybe can set him up with some gadget stuff early. Or, as you bring in 12-personnel and have two tight ends on the field… maybe he’s the guy who detaches.” — On3 National Scout Cody Bellaire

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1. Michael Carroll — Alabama
School: Bradenton (Fla.) IMG Academy
On300 Ranking: No. 11 NATL.

Scouting Summary: “Large-framed offensive line prospect with dynamic run blocking ability and a physical edge to his game. Measured in at 6-foot-6, 315 pounds with 33-inch arms and massive 11-inch hands prior to his senior season. Emerged as the top interior offensive line prospect in the cycle as a junior and cemented that status as a senior. Has added good size and has a well-proportioned build. Lines up as an offensive guard and defensive lineman for his original high school, prior to transferring to IMG Academy as a senior. A high level functional mover. Highly dangerous as a puller when working to the second level. Blows up linebackers on contact. Uses his large hands and grip strength to manipulate defenders at the point of attack. Plays with a level of nastiness and seeks out contact. Works to finish blocks.

…Has a strong base, allowing for the ability to anchor in pass pro. Flashes his athleticism and plays with a high effort level on defense, tracking plays down from the back side. Shows his competitive nature in the camp setting and does not back down from matchups with top prospects. Plays in a run heavy offense and will need to continue developing as a pass blocker, but has the traits to improve there with more work. Has athletic pedigree with both parents – father played football at Penn State and mother played basketball at Michigan State – being former Division 1 athletes. Likely projects along the interior long-term but has the potential to feasibly line up at multiple spots on the college level. Size, athleticism, and competitiveness point to a high ceiling at the position.”

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