Alabama Enters Recruitment of Georgia WR DJ Huggins, Sets Official Visit

The Crimson Tide offered the three-star wide receiver and he has scheduled a summer trip to Tuscaloosa.

Published on Mar. 5, 2026

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Alabama has offered a scholarship to DJ Huggins, a three-star wide receiver from Harrison High School in Kennesaw, Georgia. Huggins has already scheduled an official visit to Alabama on June 12-14, which will be his second official visit after previously setting one with Georgia for June 5-7.

Why it matters

Alabama is looking to bolster its wide receiver corps and Huggins, who had a standout junior season, could be a valuable addition to the Crimson Tide's recruiting class. The competition for Huggins' commitment will be fierce, with several other top programs also offering the Peach State standout.

The details

Huggins, a 5-foot-11, 165-pound receiver, holds offers from several schools including Arkansas, Boston College, Clemson, Florida State, Georgia Tech, South Carolina, South Florida, Virginia Tech, Wake Forest, and Wisconsin. He is also scheduled to visit Georgia and Arkansas for unofficial visits in the spring. During his junior season, Huggins was named First Team All-Region and All-State (6A) after recording 67 receptions for 1,127 yards and 12 touchdowns.

  • Alabama offered Huggins on Wednesday, March 5, 2026.
  • Huggins has scheduled an official visit to Alabama on June 12-14, 2026.
  • Huggins has also scheduled an official visit to Georgia on June 5-7, 2026.

The players

DJ Huggins

A three-star wide receiver from Harrison High School in Kennesaw, Georgia, who holds several Division I offers and is being recruited by both Alabama and Georgia.

Derrick Nix

Alabama's new wide receivers coach, who delivered the offer to Huggins.

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What they’re saying

“Alabama offered a productive Georgia wide receiver on Wednesday, and the Peach State standout has already set an official visit.”

— Andrew Bone, Author (on3.com)

What’s next

Huggins will continue to evaluate his options and decide between Alabama, Georgia, and other programs that have offered him. The official visits to Alabama and Georgia will be key in his decision-making process.

The takeaway

The recruitment of DJ Huggins highlights the fierce competition for top talent in the Southeast, with Alabama and Georgia both vying for the services of the talented Georgia wide receiver. Huggins' decision could have implications for both programs' future receiving corps.