Alabama coach nick saban It's hard to imagine which teams won't benefit from his departure since he's been at the center of recruiting for so long, but here are the five teams with the most promise.
auburn
Hugh Freeze and his staff have already done a great job recruiting in-state talent for the 2025 class, but things could get even better with Saban leaving Tuscaloosa. Alabama's top two players – Naeem Offord and Micah DeBose – Both are already serious about the Tigers, with the four-star defensive end from the University of Alabama committed. Zion Grady He said he was „shocked“ by Saban's news, so now might be the perfect time. auburn Compete against the state's elite athletes.And let's not forget the five-star receiver. ryan williams He has not yet been signed and is scheduled to visit Auburn this month before making a final decision.
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georgia
That Nick Saban vs. kirby smart The recruiting wars have been fierce in the past, but no longer will they be. This is a huge benefit for Smart and the Athens coaching staff, as a major barrier to elite talent is removed. This means that georgia As the rich get richer, the burden becomes even greater. Georgia hasn't had any recruiting problems in the past, but its recent recruiting classes have essentially split most of its top players with Alabama and been behind the Bulldogs. That's a big advantage for UGA now that Saban can no longer close off recruiting avenues.
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florida
Zion Grady I was looking florida.Seminole is one of my favorites Alvin Henderson, a prolific running back from Elba, Alabama.Tallahassee is not far away, especially for the southeastern part of the state and the Mobile area, but the future of Alabama football is currently uncertain, coach says mike nobel And his staff was able to take advantage of this opportunity. There's a lot of talent in this field, and Florida State is coming off an undefeated regular season in contention for a playoff spot. Perhaps some players will want to tap.
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LSU
For many years, AlabamaLSU The recruiting battle was incredible, and that was no different with Nick Saban. brian kelly in recent years. Whether the Crimson Tide is looking to take advantage of Louisiana for top talent or the SEC's two biggest powers are competing for a top prospect in the Southeast, Saban's departure shifts the advantage to LSU. It means that. Either way, the Tigers have won quite a bit in the recruiting battle, which will only help LSU keep more in-state talent in-country.
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Texas
whether it was so or not Jace McClellan, Jalen Hale, Jamarion Miller Alabama and many other states have had success scouting Texas, largely because so many elite players wanted to play for Saban.Alabama no longer has that special advantage and is now coach. Steve Sarkisian Recruiting can take into account the fact that the Longhorns are in the College Football Playoff. There's no guarantee that Alabama's new coach will leave Texas, but at least Sarkisian doesn't have to beat Saban for players.