BREAKING NEWS: Rising Texas 4-Star WR Prospect Ethan Feaster Sets Commitment Date, Includes Alabama Among Finalists
In a move that’s sure to send ripples across the college football recruiting landscape, rising four-star wide receiver Ethan Feaster of Cedar Ridge High School in Round Rock, Texas, has officially announced his commitment date. The 6’2”, 185-pound speedster—known for his explosive first step, reliable hands, and jaw-dropping yards-after-catch—has circled June 15th on the calendar as the day he’ll declare where he’ll play at the next level.
Feaster, ranked as the No. 22 wide receiver in the nation and the No. 15 overall prospect in Texas by several recruiting services, made headlines earlier this year after a dominant junior season. He posted 1,321 receiving yards and 16 touchdowns on 74 receptions, routinely torching defensive backs with precise route running and elite separation ability.
Now, as he prepares to enter his senior year, Feaster has narrowed his choices to five powerhouse programs: Alabama, Texas, LSU, Oregon, and Florida State.
While all five schools remain in contention, Alabama has emerged as a compelling finalist. The Crimson Tide, under first-year head coach Kalen DeBoer, have made Feaster a top priority in the 2025 class. Sources close to the recruitment say Feaster has built a strong relationship with Tide wide receivers coach JaMarcus Shephard, who’s been personally involved in weekly communication with the prospect. Feaster also visited Tuscaloosa in late April and reportedly came away impressed by the program’s professionalism and player development culture.
“I want to be somewhere that treats football like a craft,” Feaster told reporters earlier this week. “It’s not just about the hype or gear. It’s about legacy, winning, and becoming the best version of yourself.”
Texas, the in-state powerhouse, continues to make a strong push. Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian has pitched Feaster on staying close to home and being the next great receiver in burnt orange. LSU, meanwhile, has drawn Feaster’s attention with its rich history of producing NFL-caliber receivers, while Oregon’s cutting-edge offense and Florida State’s resurgence under Mike Norvell have made his decision anything but easy.
Still, the pull of the SEC, Alabama’s track record of grooming All-American wideouts, and the program’s consistent national contention may give the Crimson Tide a slight edge heading into the final stretch.
Feaster plans to host a live commitment announcement on Instagram and YouTube at 2:00 p.m. CST on June 15, inviting fans and followers to tune in for what promises to be a headline-grabbing moment in the 2025 recruiting cycle.
Until then, the recruiting world watches and waits, as one of Texas’s top talents prepares to chart his course toward college football stardom. Whether he dons crimson, burnt orange, purple and gold, green, or garnet, one thing is clear: Ethan Feaster’s next chapter will be worth the wait.
Will he roll with the Tide? Stay tuned.
