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Alabama added its 16th verbal commitment to the 2027 recruiting class on Monday when offensive lineman Xavier Endicott announced his pledge through the school's NIL entity, Yea Alabama.
Endicott, a 6-foot-4 center from Oxford, Alabama, held only one other Division I offer from UT Martin before Alabama entered the picture last week. Offensive line coach Adrian Klemm has spearheaded his recruitment.
The program hosted Endicott for a gameday visit over the weekend, where he witnessed Alabama's 31-20 victory over Texas A&M. He received a scholarship offer shortly before kickoff and wasted little time committing to his hometown team.
Endicott becomes the second offensive lineman in the class, joining three-star recruit Stafford Willis, a fellow Alabama native. Despite starting the season with a smaller class, Kalen DeBoer and his staff continue to address key positions to build depth across the roster.
Key Analysis
Endicott's commitment reflects Alabama's focus on securing in-state talent and strengthening the offensive line for the future. With only one other Division I offer prior to the Crimson Tide's interest, Endicott's potential may have been underrated, and his addition provides valuable depth at the center position. The coaching staff's proactive approach in identifying and offering him during his visit underscores their evaluation strategy.
2027 Recruiting Class
- 5-star quarterback Elijah Haven (Baton Rouge, La.)
- 4-star wide receiver Osani Gayles (Bradenton, Fla.)
- 4-star running back Nigel Newkirk (Gainesville, Ga.)
- 4-star quarterback Trent Seaborn (Alabaster, Ala.)
- 3-star edge Jeremiah Beverly (Tuscaloosa, Ala.)
- 3-star wide receiver Cedrick Simmons (Selma, Ala.)
- 3-star offensive lineman Stafford Willis (Arab, Ala.)
- 3-star edge rusher Tyler Younger (Norcross, Ga.)
- 3-star cornerback Darrius White (Fairburn, Ga.)
- 3-star running back Tai Phillips (Columbia, S.C.)
- 3-star defensive lineman AJ Pauley (Mobile, Ala.)
- 3-star kicker Luke Cody (Lumberton, Texas)
- 3-star tight end Michael Nnabuife (Baltimore, Md.)
- 3-star tight end Oakley Keegan (Liverpool, N.Y.)
- 3-star defensive lineman Kavarris Duncan (Alpine, Ala.)
2028 Recruiting Class
- 4-star quarterback Kingston Preyear (Alexander City, Ala.)
- 4-star edge Tysir Young (Middletown, Del.)
- 3-star cornerback Braylen Gibbs (Knoxville, Tenn.)
- 3-star quarterback Charles Scott Jr. (Richmond, Va.)
- 3-star linebacker Dustin Henry (Laurel, Md.)
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Patrick Dowd covers recruiting for Bama Central, Miami Hurricanes, Vanderbilt Commodores, and Boston College on SI. He is a graduate of The University of Alabama with a Bachelor of Arts and Science in Journalism and covered Alabama football for Touchdown Alabama Magazine from 2019-26. Throughout his career, Dowd has covered college football at the highest level, including commitments, SEC Championships, The Heisman Trophy Ceremony, and the College Football Playoff National Championship. In his free time, he tends to spend days attempting to corral his wiener dog and travel the world with his girlfriend. Follow Pat_Dowd77.