Ryquan Butler De-commits from Alabama | Alabama Crimson Tide Football News

Ryquan Butler, Alabama’s top in-state linebacker recruit for 2028, has flipped his commitment from the Crimson Tide just as his junior season kicks off — now weighing options like Auburn, Ole Miss, Florida State, Tennessee, and Vanderbilt. A six-foot-three, 205-pound junior ranked 39th at linebacker and 16th among Alabama juniors, Butler made headlines by committing in July after an early June offer — but his decommitment signals a seismic shift in the 2028 recruiting race. Despite his team’s rough 2-1 start and dual-threat role on offense and defense, Butler’s talent and timing make him a coveted target. With Alabama’s class still strong at six commits, this move underscores how fast the junior class is becoming the new battleground in college football recruiting. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/486097a468dda797