2025 4-star RB Akylin Dear commits to Alabama over two SEC foes

The Alabama Crimson Tide continue to have abundant success on the recruiting trail. On Tuesday, 2025 four-star running back Akylin Dear announced his commitment to Alabama. He chose the Crimson Tide over the Ole Miss Rebels and Mississippi State Bulldogs.

Dear was committed to Ole Miss from March 30 to June 28. The native of Quitman, Mississippi remained in contact with Alabama running backs coach Robert Gillsepie despite his commitment to the Rebels. After months of working to flip Dear’s commitment, the hard work has paid off for Gillespie and the Crimson Tide.

Dear is ranked as a top-5 running back by all recruiting services and a top-2 player in the state of Mississippi in the 2025 recruiting class. If things hold, Dear will suit up with another top-ranked running back in Tuscaloosa in Alabama commit and four-star running back Anthony “Turbo” Rogers. The two could form one of the more dynamic backfields in the country.

During his junior season, Dear rushed for 2,016 yards and 27 touchdowns. 22 of his 27 touchdowns came during the last five games of the season.

Despite Dear’s commitment, there is still a strong chance that Ole Miss continues to recruit him until early national signing day.

Roll Tide Wire will continue to follow the latest regarding the Alabama football program and its efforts on the recruiting trail.