# ROSTER CRUNCH: Alabama Football’s Recruiting STRATEGY incl. Elijah Haven and Majay Thompson

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Podcast: [Locked On Bama - Daily Podcast On Alabama Crimson Tide Football & Basketball](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-bama-daily-podcast-on-alabama-crimson-tide-football-basketball-884453)
Published: 2026-06-05T16:05:13+00:00
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Alabama Crimson Tide football faces pivotal recruiting decisions as the 2025 class begins to take shape under Kalen DeBoer’s guidance. With major recruits like Elijah Haven and MajeayThompson visiting, Alabama weighs options at key positions including tight end, wide receiver, and kicker, while dealing with limited roster spots and budget constraints due to potential new NCAA rules. Which prospects will seize the opportunity, and how will NIL demands and scholarship strategy impact the Crimson Tide’s future talent pool? Luke Robinson and Jimmy Stein break down recent decommitments, such as Stephen Thornton, and the evolving priorities for the Alabama roster. They explore the implications of battles with programs like Georgia, Tennessee, and LSU for top recruits, discuss the impact of transfer portal options, and highlight emerging local talents like Cedric Simmons from Selma. Can Alabama hit a recruiting home run with a smaller class, or will financial realities shift the Crimson Tide’s traditional approach? Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select…

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