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Alabama Lands Second Wide Receiver in 2026 Class
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- Alabama adds Maurice Mathis Jr. to the 2026 receiver class, strengthening the staff's expansive push to reload the wideout room.
- Mathis Jr. flipped from a Samford commitment after Alabama extended an offer, adding a late ripple to the 2026 haul.
- The 6-1, 180-pound passer from Warner Robins, Georgia, is Alabama’s latest increase to a tall, versatile receiving corps.
- Alabama now has seven wide receivers listed for the 2026 signing class, reflecting a broadening target pool.
- The transfer portal context remains in play as Alabama refines its roster ahead of 2026, though some portal options are shifting in dynamics.
- Cederian Morgan remains the other 2026 wide receiver commitment alongside Mathis, forming part of Alabama’s targeted duo.
- The piece underscores Alabama’s ongoing effort to bolster pass-catching options for 2026 amid roster turnover.
- Mathis Jr. hails from Houston County High School in Warner Robins, GA, aligning with Alabama’s geographic scouting focus in the Southeast.
- Alabama’s receiver room has seen multiple departures to the portal in 2025, making additions like Mathis Jr. timely for depth and competition.
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