With the commitment of elite RB target AK Dear, the Alabama Crimson Tide has added another huge weapon to their offensive arsenal for the 2025 class. As for what went into Dear's decision and what he brings to the table, BamaOnLine's Tim Watts and Andrew Bone discuss those topics and more!

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BOL publisher Tim Watts and senior editor Andrew Bone talk the latest Tide recruiting news including a decommitment and a possible commitment as Kalen DeBoer and staff continue to fight to land the nation's No. 1 recruiting class in their first year at The Capstone. 

Topics include: -

Trending intel as AK Dear's decision approaches 

-Alabama loses a commitment to an SEC rival -

An early Tide commitment continues to see his stock rise -

And more

BamaOnLine staff members Charlie Potter, Blake Byler and Jimmy Stein share their top takeaways from Alabama's final preseason scrimmage.

The topics include:

- Introducing BOL's newest staff member

- Noteworthy nuggets from scrimmage

- Surprised by a physical Scrimmage 2?

- Standout quotes from Kalen DeBoer

- What the guys will be watching this week

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BamaOnLine’s own Tim Watts, Andrew Bone and Jimmy Stein share their thoughts on where the Alabama recruiting board stands and some of the scenarios that could play out while DeBoer and staff try to secure the top overall recruiting class in his first year at The Capstone. Along with a preview of the Alabama scrimmage on Saturday.

– What's the latest with AK Dear

– BOL discusses Bama commitments who could rise during senior year

– Caleb Cunningham rumors

– High school season is upon us

-Saturday scrimmage preview

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BamaOnLine staff members Charlie Potter and Jimmy Stein share their top takeaways from Alabama's first preseason scrimmage and open practice.

The topics include:

- Noteworthy nuggets from Scrimmage 1

- Standout quotes from Kalen DeBoer

- Offensive takeaways from open practice

- Defensive takeaways from open practice

- What the guys will be watching this week

BamaOnLine staff members Charlie Potter and Jimmy Stein review the first week of fall camp and look ahead to Alabama's first preseason scrimmage.

The topics include:

- Football is back! Well, at least preseason NFL

- Takeaways from the first day in full pads

- Interviews of interest from the last week

- Thoughts on the preseason Coaches Poll

- The Tide's most interesting position battles

- Players to watch in Saturday's scrimmage

BamaOnLine's own Tim Watts, Andrew Bone and Joseph Hastings share their thoughts on what has been a relatively quiet two weeks on the recruiting trail but a very busy time for the Bama coaches on the field.

-BOL discusses Bama's latest commitments

-What to expect from the rest of the 2025 recruiting class?

-Bama staff focusing on underclassmen in Alabama...

-Also, what are the expectations for this year...

-And more.

BamaOnLine staff members Charlie Potter and Jimmy Stein review the first two days of Alabama's preseason practices. The topics include:

- Initial impressions of Kalen DeBoer's first fall camp.

- Position groups the guys' eyes went to first.

- Which Crimson Tide players caught their attention.

- The most interesting comment made in interviews.

- What they're looking forward to at upcoming practices.

The Alabama Champions Cookout was Sunday and over 30 prospects including several 5-stars were in Tuscaloosa. Andrew Bone, Joseph Hastings and Tim Watts breakdown the action from the weekend. Several of the Tide's top commitments were in town, along with a major 2025 target and some of the nation's best underclassmen.

The Alabama staff is breaking out of the dead period by hosting the Alabama Champions cookout on Sunday. Some of the nation's elite underclassmen will be in Tuscaloosa along with a top 2025 target and several commitments from the No. 1 class in the nation. BOL recruiting experts Tim Watts and Andrew Bone preview the massive weekend.