New football opportunities are emerging in Alabama as the Birmingham Bears and Alabama Rays launch prep programs aimed at helping overlooked players earn exposure and scholarships. For recruits still searching for a path to the next level, this could be the second chance they’ve been waiting on.

Despite strong two-way production at Southside-Selma, Derrick Surles Jr. remains one of Alabama’s most under-the-radar recruits. His performance suggests he’s a prospect college coaches should be watching closely as recruiting boards continue to shift.

Alabama football extends an offer to 2028 defensive lineman Antavion Allen from Hattiesburg HS. Here’s what the early Tide recruiting move means.