Alabama football has added another offensive lineman to its 2026 recruiting class. Samuelu Utu, a four-star offensive lineman out of Orange, California, committed to Alabama on Monday, he told On3. He chose the Crimson Tide over programs such as Washington, SMU, Tennessee, USC and Texas.

South Carolina football picked up a defensive commitment for the Class of 2026. Woodlawn (Alabama) defensive back KJ Johnson committed to Shane Beamer and the Gamecocks on Monday. Johnson's commitment comes after his official visit to South Carolina on May 30.