Tider Insider TV for June 30
Some potential difference-makers for the upcoming season
We've previously touched on all of the players mentioned below, but speaking with sources the last few days, here are a few names continuing to generate some buzz this summer.
Monday on The Gary Harris Show: Recruiting and more
Rodney joined host Gary Harris on Tide 100.9 in Tuscaloosa.
Osani Gayles picks Alabama
Four-star receiver Osani Gayles of Bradenton-IMG Academy has committed to Alabama. The 5-11, 185-pound Gayles is the second prospect, joining Hillcrest edge/LB Jeremiah Beverly, from TI's "Sparkler Special" update earlier this week to pick Alabama.
BREAKING: 2027 4 ⭐️ WR Osani Gayles (@GaylesOsani) has committed to Alabama.
— Crimson Coverage (@CrimsonCoverage) June 27, 2026
Gayles chose the Crimson Tide over Washington and Stanford.
The product of IMG Academy is regarded as the No. 34 overall recruit on both ESPN and 247Sports.
He is listed at 5-foot-11.5, 185 pounds.… pic.twitter.com/4HBL9QIyrh
Alabama's 1995 class was small but packed a big punch
Alabama's 1995 football recruiting class consisted of just 14 recruits. Despite the small size due to looming NCAA sanctions, the group is celebrated for anchoring a 1999 SEC Championship run and producing several Alabama legends and NFL Draft picks, including three first-rounders.
Hillcrest star staying close to home
Tuscaloosa-Hillcrest standout edge/linebacker Jeremiah Beverly has annoounced his commitment to Alabama over several schools, including Wake Forest, Jacksonville State, and others. Beverly announced his decision on Friday morning live on The Gary Harris Show on Tide 100.9 in Tuscaloosa.
TI Thursday on Three Man Front
Rodney joined hosts Pat Smith and Landrum Roberts on Three Man Front on WJOX in Birmingham.
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.