Five-Star WR Shocks LSU with Decommitment, Chooses Alabama Over Tennessee and Oklahoma
Baton Rouge, LA – In a stunning turn of events, five-star wide receiver Jalen Johnson has decommitted from LSU, flipping his commitment to Alabama in a major blow to the Tigers’ recruiting efforts. The 6’2” playmaker from Louisiana had been committed to LSU for nearly a year, but made the surprise announcement late this week, sending shockwaves through the college football recruiting world.
Johnson, ranked as one of the top wide receivers in the 2025 class, cited a strong connection with Alabama’s coaching staff and their recent success in developing NFL-caliber receivers as key factors in his decision. “I’ve always respected what Alabama has done with their wide receivers, and after visiting, I just felt it was the best fit for me,” Johnson said in a statement.
While LSU had been considered the favorite, Johnson’s decision also came after intense recruiting battles with Tennessee and Oklahoma, both of which had aggressively pursued him in recent months. However, Alabama’s reputation for producing top-tier NFL talent at the wide receiver position ultimately swayed Johnson to join their program.
The commitment marks a significant win for Alabama head coach Nick Saban, who has built a reputation for landing elite talent at every position. For LSU, this decommitment is a tough loss, as Johnson is considered a potential future star and a player the Tigers had hoped to build their offense around.
