# SURPRISE: Alabama Crimson Tide Recruiting EXPLODES with Darrius White Commitment—What’s NEXT?

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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: 2026-06-22T15:51:00+00:00
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Alabama Crimson Tide football lands a key commitment from Darrius White, beating out Georgia and Tennessee for the rising defensive back. Is this the spark the Tide’s 2025 recruiting class needs to surge up the national rankings? Luke Robinson and Jimmy Stein break down White’s potential, discuss Stafford Willis’s upcoming announcement, and evaluate the Tide’s strategy with in-state and out-of-state recruits—including Cedric Simmons and Kyron Caldwell. The hosts debate roster construction under new NIL and 105-man scholarship rules, reflect on the evolving running back battle with names like Trey Brown and Daniel Hill, and unpack what these moves mean for Alabama’s SEC competitiveness. Could the Tide’s measured approach yield championship results, or will concerns about star power linger as the season approaches? 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! Odoo Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon. 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. From the opening whistle to the final kick, Let There Be Goals on FanDuel. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started now. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictio…

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