Gibson is the only 2026 player currently committed to Alabama. He is the first Gadsden player to join an Alabama recruiting class since three-star safety Dre Kirkpatrick Jr. in 2024, whose father, Dre Kirkpatrick Sr., also played at Gadsden and played at Alabama.

Gadsden City football four-star defensive back Zyan Gibson committed to Alabama football on Christmas Eve. Gibson is coming off an all-state junior season for the Titans.

Cornerback Zyan Gibson, the No. 56 recruit in the ESPN Junior 300, has committed to Alabama over Tennessee, Auburn and Miami.

After losing its lone commitment from the 2026 class earlier this month in defensive lineman Vodney Cleveland, the Alabama Crimson Tide landed a commitment from another incredibly talented in-state player, 4-Star cornerback Zyan Gibson. Gibson made his decision official with a live stream on social media. The full broadcast can be seen here.

Alabama football scored a recruiting win when Gadsden City cornerback Zyan Gibson committed to join its 2026 class.

Zyan Gibson, a top cornerback in the 2026 recruiting class, announced his commitment to the Alabama Crimson Tide on Tuesday. A consensus four-star recruit ranked the No. 69 player in the nation according to On3 Sports,

As mentioned previously, Gibson is an in-state prospect for the Crimson Tide out of Gadsden City High School. According to the 247Sports Composite rankings, Gibson ranks as the nation’s No. 67 overall player in the 2026 class, as well as the No. 8 cornerback and the No. 4 player in the state of Alabama.