Kalen DeBoer and Alabama football got some good news on Tuesday, 24 hours before the opening of Early Signing Day on Wednesday.
3-star Edge Malique Franklin, a Daphne, Alabama native, committed to the Crimson Tide on Tuesday, just one day after receiving an official offer from the in-state school.
Blessed for the opportunity #RollTidepic.twitter.com/n02Gf2tkG4
— Malique’ Franklin (@MaliqueNxt) December 2, 2025
Franklin is an intriguing prospect with his size and athletic profile at 6-foot-5 and 250 pounds. He’s a consensus 3-star prospect and the No. 17 overall player in the state of Alabama for the 2026 cycle, according to the 247 composite…