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Alabama Offers Rising 2028 In-State OT Samuel Bailey
Crimson Tide coaches impressed with Huntsville prospect during spring visit
Apr. 5, 2026 at 3:55pm
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Alabama has extended a scholarship offer to 2028 offensive tackle Samuel Bailey, a 6-foot-6, 290-pound prospect from Huntsville, Alabama. Bailey visited the Tuscaloosa campus on April 1 and spoke with head coach Kalen DeBoer and offensive line coach Adrian Klemm, who were impressed with the young lineman and decided to extend the offer.
Why it matters
Alabama is known for recruiting top offensive line talent, and landing an in-state prospect like Bailey early in the 2028 cycle would be a major coup for the Crimson Tide. Bailey is considered one of the top young linemen in Alabama and his offer from the Tide validates his potential.
The details
Bailey shared news of the Alabama offer on social media after his visit to Tuscaloosa. The Huntsville native had the chance to meet with DeBoer and Klemm, who were both impressed with Bailey's size, strength and potential. The Tide coaching staff decided to extend the scholarship offer to the rising 2028 prospect.
- Bailey visited Alabama's campus on April 1, 2026.
- Alabama offered Bailey a scholarship on April 1, 2026.
The players
Samuel Bailey
A 6-foot-6, 290-pound offensive tackle prospect from Huntsville, Alabama in the class of 2028.
Kalen DeBoer
The head football coach at the University of Alabama.
Adrian Klemm
The offensive line coach at the University of Alabama.
What they’re saying
“I was really excited to get the offer from Alabama. It's a dream school for me and I'm grateful the coaches saw my potential.”
— Samuel Bailey
What’s next
Bailey plans to continue developing his skills and building a strong relationship with the Alabama coaching staff as he looks ahead to his junior and senior seasons of high school.
The takeaway
Alabama's early offer to the talented in-state offensive tackle prospect Samuel Bailey demonstrates the program's commitment to identifying and recruiting top local talent early in the recruiting process.
