For most of 2019, Alabama football has led all FBS schools in verbal commit, team rankings. When the Crimson Tide has not been No. 1, Clemson has had the top class. Recently, LSU shot up to the current No. 1 class. The rise by the Tigers makes some Alabama football fans ask if Will Wade is handling recruiting for Coach O.
Going back to the 2011 signing class the Alabama Crimson Tide has finished No. 1 every season except for the 2018 class. The Crimson Tide is currently No. 2 in the 2020 signing class. The LSU lead is slight.