TI on Longshore & McKnight Show
The Sparkler Special?
Last year, TI broke our annual July 4th tradition by releasing The Firecracker Five a week early. This year, we might be forced to break tradition again. Given that there might not be five names to put on the list, it was suggested we call it "The Sparkler Special" -- or something other than The Firecracker Five.
Tider Insider TV for June 23
Arab three-star OL announces for Alabama
Arab OL Stafford Willis has committed to Alabama. The 6-5, 290-pound Willis ranks among the top OL prospects in the state's 2027 class.
BREAKING: 2027 3 ⭐️ OL Stafford Willis (@Stafford_55) has announced his commitment to Alabama.
— Crimson Coverage (@CrimsonCoverage) June 24, 2026
Willis chose the Crimson Tide over UCLA, Virginia Tech, and South Carolina.
The product of Arab High School (AL) is currently listed at 6-foot-5, 290 pounds.
He landed an offer… pic.twitter.com/emsXUY2iGp
Three-star Georgia edge commits to Alabama
As expected, Alabama has landed a commitment from Norcross, GA three-star edge Tyler Younger. The 6-4+, 220-pound Younger burst on the scene with a standout performance at an Alabama camp late last month.
BREAKING: 2027 3 ⭐️ EDGE Tyler Younger (@TylerYounger27) has committed to Alabama.
— Crimson Coverage (@CrimsonCoverage) June 23, 2026
Younger chose the Crimson Tide over Stanford.
The product of Greater Atlanta Christian School is listed at 6-foot-4.5, 220 pounds.
After camping at Alabama in early May, Younger added an offer… pic.twitter.com/AZeb7x5hki
Early "schedule luck" might benefit Bama
Coach Bryant used to say that a major key to a successful season was "schedule luck." And Bama's schedule this season might prove that's still true in 2026.
TI recruiting update, Jaylen Waddle & more on The Gary Harris Show
Rodney joined host Gary Harris on Tide 100.9 in Tuscaloosa.
Tide lands 2027 three-star CB
Alabama has landed a commitment from three-star Fairburn, GA corner Darrius White. The 6-3, 185-pounder has long been considered a big Tide lean.
BREAKING: 2027 3 ⭐️ CB Darrius White has COMMITTED to Alabama! 🐘
— Recruits Bama (@RecruitsBama) June 21, 2026
The 6’3 185 CB had 12 total tackles and 1 interception last season
White is ranked No. 451 nationally, is the No. 44 CB in the country, and is the No. 49 player in Georgia pic.twitter.com/YtiAgJXZlA
2028 corner flips to Bama
Knoxville-Catholic 2028 cornerback Braylen Gibbs has flipped his commitment from Vandy to Alabama.
BREAKING: 2028 4 ⭐️ DB Braylen Gibbs has FLIPPED his commitment from Vanderbilt to Alabama.
— Crimson Coverage (@CrimsonCoverage) June 19, 2026
Gibbs had been committed to the Commodores since December 11, 2025.
The product of Knoxville Catholic (TN) landed an offer from Alabama in March and returned to campus last week.
The… pic.twitter.com/USemKY9wXa
Weekend visitors list
Here's a list of the official visitors expected to be in Tuscaloosa this weekend.
TI Thursday on Three Man Front
Rodney joined hosts Pat Smith and Landrum Roberts on Three Man Front on WJOX in Birmingham.