Now Alabama has two quarterbacks committed to its 2026 recruiting class.
Tayden Kaawa has committed to the Crimson Tide, he told Rivals. He’s a four-star quarterback ranked No. 26 at his position, per the 247Sports Composite. Kaawa is also the No. 6 player in Utah.
Kaawa picked Alabama over BYU, Arizona, Arizona State, among others. He marks the 20th recruit that’s committed to the Crimson Tide in the 2026 class. Before Kaawa’s decision, Alabama was ranked No. 6 per 247Sports and Rivals.
Nick Sheridan, Alabama’s co-offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach, is listed as his primary recruiter.
Kaawa joins Jett Thomalla as the two quarterbacks committed to the Crimson Tide in this class. Thomalla flipped from Iowa State. He’s a four-star prospect and the No. 12 quarterback in the class.
Kaawa is listed at 6-foot-5, 235 pounds.
“For his size, Kaawa is not a bad athlete and shows the ability to take off and run on designed zone read plays and can extend plays when the pocket breaks down as well,” 247Sports national recruiting analyst Greg Biggins wrote. “Can throw from different arm angles and is comfortable throwing rolling out to his right or his left. Needs to continue to progress in his ability to make quick reads, process the game and get the ball out on time but there’s some upside here because of the physical traits. Also a talented baseball player, good enough to potentially double sport in college but will likely focus on football at the college level.”
Nick Kelly is an Alabama beat writer for AL.com and the Alabama Media Group. Follow him on X and Instagram.
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