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Alabama's Recruiting Shift: Kaawa Joins, Wilkes Leans Auburn

7/22/2025

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Alabama football's recruiting landscape is shifting, with 4-star edge Jaquez Wilkes leaning towards Auburn, while 4-star QB Tayden Kaawa is set to join the Crimson Tide. As Alabama eyes a third-place finish in the SEC, 11 players shine on preseason All-SEC teams, and WR Ryan Williams celebrates a new NIL deal with Nike.

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Alabama football's recruiting landscape is shifting, with 4-star edge Jaquez Wilkes leaning towards Auburn, while 4-star QB Tayden Kaawa is set to join the Crimson Tide. As Alabama eyes a third-place finish in the SEC, 11 players shine on preseason All-SEC teams, and WR Ryan Williams celebrates a new NIL deal with Nike.