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Alabama is on the board in the class of 2026.
The Crimson Tide earned a commitment from offensive lineman Zykie Helton on Sunday afternoon. He chose Alabama over programs such as Georgia, Auburn and Texas A&M.
Here’s his announcement:
BREAKING: Class of 2026 IOL Zykie Helton tells me he has Committed to Alabama!
The 6’3 315 IOL from Carrollton, GA chose the Crimson Tide over Georgia, Auburn, & Texas A&M
“As soon as I got the offer, that’s where I knew I was going.”https://t.co/dg5lPO3NPw pic.twitter.com/uGh2PQUSjQ
— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) July 9, 2023
Helton is an elite prospect who has already picked up offers from some of the top programs in the country. His offer list includes Texas A&M, Auburn, Penn State and Georgia.
He does not yet have a 247Sports Composite ranking due to how early it is in the 2026 recruiting cycle. He first received an offer from Alabama back in June.
Helton is Alabama’s first commitment in the class of 2026. He’s one of the first committed prospects nationally for any program.
He attends Carrollton High School in Carrollton, Georgia. He’s listed at 6-foot-3, 300 pounds. Helton is about to enter his sophomore season of high school football.
Spenser is a news editor for Saturday Down South and covers college football across all Saturday Football brands.
