Alabama football recruiting: Five-star wide receiver Caleb Cunningham commits to the Crimson Tide for the 2025 class.
Alabama Lands Major Commitment from Five-Star WR Caleb Cunningham
Alabama secured a significant commitment from five-star wide receiver Caleb Cunningham on Saturday. Cunningham, a Class of 2025 prospect from Ackerman, Mississippi, chose the Crimson Tide over Auburn, Tennessee, Florida, Ole Miss, and others.
Cunningham is among the top recruits of the Kalen DeBoer era at Alabama. The Choctaw County High School star ranks as the No. 22 overall player and the No. 3 wide receiver in the Class of 2025, according to 247Sports. His commitment strengthens an already impressive No. 2 overall recruiting class in the nation, second only to Ohio State.
The rising senior quickly emerged as a top-tier recruit, solidifying his five-star status with a 98 overall rating in May. As a junior, Cunningham caught 48 passes for 1,138 yards and 14 touchdowns and also excelled as an all-area player of the year on the basketball court during his multi-sport season.
When DeBoer transitioned to Alabama from Washington, there were doubts about his recruiting abilities given his background in small college coaching. He has since proven his capability, with Cunningham being the third five-star commitment in the Class of 2025, joining quarterback Keelon Russell (No. 10) and cornerback Dijon Lee (No. 31).
DeBoer’s Washington offense was renowned for its wide receiver production, which led the Huskies to the College Football Playoff National Championship. Three receivers were selected in the first three rounds of the 2024 NFL Draft, including No. 9 overall pick Rome Odunze to the Chicago Bears. Cunningham will join No. 8 overall player Ryan Williams as game-changing receivers at Alabama in Fall 2025.
