Cover 3 College Football Alabama & Ohio State Shift Recruiting To Hyper Drive, Top Transfer Portal QBs | Recruiting Show
Nov 11, 2025
Joining the discussion is Andrew Ivins, the Director of Scouting for 247Sports and a renowned recruiting expert. He dives into Alabama's remarkable recruiting momentum, highlighting elite prospects for the 2026 class. The conversation shifts to Jayden Wade's imminent commitment and his fit in the QB market. They also analyze Iowa's new QB commitment and speculate on potential transfer-portal quarterbacks, while discussing the competitive beef between Mario Cristobal and Fran Brown that impacts recruiting in South Florida.
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Alabama Recruiting Resurgence
- Alabama under Kalen DeBoer is recruiting at a near-elite level with multiple future NFL prospects across classes.
- Their quarterback room and high-school pipeline make them a long-term national contender in talent acquisition.
Jayden Wade's Market-Changing Potential
- Jayden Wade projects as a top 2028 QB with pro-level size and dual-threat skillset after a strong sophomore season.
- His potential reclassification into 2027 could reset the QB market and attract elite college interest.
Factor Age In Reclassification Decisions
- Factor player age when evaluating reclassification decisions; older recruits adapt differently to college play.
- Track maturity and birthdays because early physical development often correlates with NFL draft patterns.
