What you should know about the 21 signees of Alabama’s 2025 recruiting class

Alabama football wrapped up Kalen DeBoer’s first recruiting class as head coach on Wednesday, the first day of the early signing period for the class of 2025. The Crimson Tide brought 21 players into the class, including four five-star prospects.

DeBoer said Wednesday he was excited about the group that signed.

“It’s been a year since this day,” DeBoer said. “It’s an exciting time for us. It’s an exciting time for them. This is the time when it became a reality. We tell them in the summer that things will happen quickly in the fall, and suddenly it’s the signing day, and especially because it’s pushed back a few weeks. Here we are.”

As the Crimson Tide continue their offseason work, here’s a look at each player in the group.

2025 Alabama Football Signee

Alex Asparuhov – P

The heir to the throne of James Burnip. Asparuhov is rated as a two-star recruit in the 247Sports Composite, making him the eighth player in his class.

Asparuhov was listed as being 6 feet 3 inches tall and weighing 190 pounds. He played his high school football at San Joaquin Memorial in California.

Lotzier Brooks – WR

Brooks is one of two wide receivers in the 2025 class and a four-star prospect from Milleville, New Jersey. The 5-foot-9, 170-pound Brooks was listed as the No. 29 wideout in the class with the 247 composite.

Michael Carroll – OL

The 1.80 meter tall, 145 kilogram Carroll comes from the school that produced Alabama greats like JC Latham and Tyler Booker, the IMG Academy in Florida. He’s a five-star prospect indoors and the 247 composite makes him the best IOL in his class.

Akylin “AK” Lieber – RB

Alabama reversed Dear’s commitment from Ole Miss earlier in the cycle, and the four-star RB signed as scheduled on Wednesday. He is 1.90 meters tall, weighs 90 kilograms and will move to the Crimson Tide from Quitman, Mississippi.

Micah DeBose – OL

One of the class’s two in-state signees, the 6-foot-1, 315-pound DeBose comes to the Crimson Tide from Theodore. He is a four-star prospect and is ranked as the No. 18 offensive player in his class according to the 247Sports composite.

Kaleb Edwards – TE

A four-star prospect from California. The 247Sports combine ranks the 6-foot-1, 220-pound Edwards as the No. 8 TE in the class.

Kevonte Henry – DL

The JuCo signee will likely slide into a defensive end spot (Bandit) for the Crimson Tide. The 1.90 meter tall and 100 kilogram heavy Henry was listed as a four-star candidate.

Justin Hill – Edge

According to the 247-point combination, Hill is fourth in the class. He comes to the Crimson Tide from Winton Woods in Ohio and is listed at 6-foot-3 and 220 pounds.

Darrell “Duke” Johnson – LB

6-foot-1, 200-pound linebacker from Georgia. Johnson is a four-star prospect who chose Alabama over offers from Auburn, Florida and Florida State, among others.

Dijon Lee – CB

The five-star cornerback, another member of the class from California, is ranked as the No. 4 player nationally at his position. The 6-foot, 190-pound Lee was also a track athlete in high school.

Jackson Lloyd – OL

6-foot, 290-pound offensive lineman from California. A four-star prospect on the 247 combine, ranking him as the No. 7 OT in the class.

Steve Mboumoua – DL

Spent last season with JuCo in Mississippi and is originally from Canada. Mboumoua is a 6-foot-1, 290-pound four-star prospect.

Chuck McDonald – DB

McDonald, another defensive back from California, can help further strengthen a position group where Alabama has been thin this season. The 6-foot-2, 190-pound corner is a four-star prospect.

Derek Meadows – WR

Meadows committed to LSU but transferred on Wednesday and signed with Alabama. The four-star prospect from Bishop Gorman in Las Vegas is listed at 6-foot-5,200 pounds.

Luke Metz – LB

The four-star prospect comes to Alabama from Georgia. He is 1.90 meters tall and weighs 100 kilograms and will probably play as a center back for the Crimson Tide.

Marshall Pritchett – TE

Pritchett, one of two tight ends in the class, is a four-star prospect from Georgia who is listed at 6-foot-1 and 200 pounds. He is ranked as the No. 23 tight end in the country by the 247Sports composite.

Keelon Russell – QB

Five-star prospect from Duncanville, Texas. The 6-foot-1, 175-pound signal-caller was previously committed to SMU before transferring and signing with Alabama.

Abdul Sanders – LB

Another four-star prospect from California, the 6-foot-2, 220-pound Sanders chose the Crimson Tide over Auburn and Tennessee. He is listed as the No. 34 linebacker in the class by the 247 Combine.

London Simmons – DL

A three-star recruit from Mississippi. Simmons is 6 feet 2 inches tall and weighs 295 pounds.

Ivan Taylor – DB

A four-star safety from Florida and the son of former Pittsburgh Steelers safety Ike Taylor. The 6-foot-1, 180-pound Taylor is the No. 7 safety in his class, according to the 247Sports composite.

Time Waldrep – OL

Waldrep is a three-star in-state prospect and is transferring from Central-Phenix City to Alabama. He is 6 feet tall and weighs 320 pounds