JUST IN: Jaylen George Fully Commits to Alabama Football, Turns Down Tennessee Volunteers and Georgia Bulldogs
TUSCALOOSA, AL – The Alabama Crimson Tide have struck gold once again in the transfer portal, officially landing highly coveted transfer Jaylen George, who announced his full commitment to Alabama this morning. The versatile and explosive playmaker turned down fierce competition from SEC rivals Tennessee and Georgia, making his decision a major headline across the college football landscape.
George, a former 4-star recruit and rising junior, brings with him a lethal combination of size, speed, and athleticism that has made him one of the most pursued players in the transfer market. Standing at 6-foot-2 and weighing 210 pounds, the dynamic athlete can line up as a wide receiver, hybrid tight end, or even in the backfield, giving Alabama’s offense another dangerous weapon as it reloads for the 2025 season.
“This isn’t just a solid addition—this is a statement,” said ESPN college football analyst Tom Luginbill. “Jaylen George is a game-changer. He’s a guy who can stretch the field vertically, make contested catches, and punish defenders after the catch. Alabama just added a Swiss Army knife to its arsenal.”
George made his announcement via a live video streamed on Instagram and Twitter, thanking the coaching staffs of Tennessee and Georgia before revealing an Alabama hat to the roar of friends, family, and fans in attendance.
“I’m grateful to every coach who believed in me and offered me a shot,” George said during the announcement. “But when I stepped on campus in Tuscaloosa, it just felt different. The energy, the culture, the expectations—it felt like home. I’m rolling with the Tide.”
Sources close to the situation said Alabama’s coaching staff made George their top offensive portal priority this offseason. New head coach Kalen DeBoer reportedly connected with George on a vision for his development and immediate role in Alabama’s offensive system. With DeBoer’s reputation for creativity and maximizing hybrid talent, George could be featured heavily in multiple packages from Day One.
Tennessee and Georgia made aggressive final pushes. Georgia, already loaded with talent, pitched George on joining a potential national title run, while Tennessee emphasized its up-tempo system and wide-open playbook. But in the end, it was Alabama’s player-first culture and NFL development pipeline that sealed the deal.
Crimson Tide fans wasted no time flooding social media with celebratory posts, calling George’s commitment “the steal of the offseason” and “the beginning of a new era.” His highlight reels—filled with one-handed grabs, broken tackles, and jaw-dropping acceleration—quickly began trending, with some fans calling him “Julio 2.0.”
For Alabama, George’s commitment is more than just another talented addition. It’s a powerful signal that the program is still the top destination for elite talent, even in the age of NIL deals and intense portal battles.
As George prepares to don the crimson and white, one thing is clear: Alabama just got faster, stronger, and a whole lot more dangerous.
Welcome to Tuscaloosa, Jaylen George. The Tide is rising.
