Alabama lands 4-star QB Kingston Preyear, vaults to No. 1 in 2028 class

Alabama has secured a commitment from four-star quarterback Kingston Preyear, an elite in-state prospect in the 2028 recruiting class, the program announced. The pledge pushed the Crimson Tide to the top of the national 2028 recruiting rankings ^[6].

Preyear attends Benjamin Russell High School in Alexander City and is ranked as one of the top quarterback prospects in the 2028 class ^[5]. He is described as the nation's top-ranked pocket passer ^[1] and chose Alabama over Florida, among other SEC rivals ^[2][4].

A Lifelong Fan Comes Home

For Preyear, a lifelong Alabama fan, the commitment fulfilled a long-held personal goal ^[2]. When the Crimson Tide extended an offer, it carried particular weight for the prospect, who had grown up rooting for the program ^[2]. Head coach Kalen DeBoer's track record of elite quarterback development was cited as a key factor in the decision ^[1].

Preyear is the second quarterback commitment Alabama has added to its 2028 class ^[8]. He is also a high school teammate of Cederian Morgan, who previously committed to the Crimson Tide ^[7], adding a notable recruiting connection to the pledge.

Some outlets reported Alabama's 2028 class sitting at No. 2 nationally immediately following the commitment ^[3], while others pegged the Tide at No. 1 ^[6]. Either way, Preyear's addition represents a significant boost to DeBoer's long-range roster-building efforts, with the class still more than two years from signing day ^[1][5].