The Alabama Crimson Tide could be looking to swipe a commit from a Big-12 program.
2026 five-star quarterback Jett Thomalla committed to the Iowa State Cyclones on April 18.
Less than a month later, Thomalla received an offer from Alabama.
Thomalla, 6-foot-4/205 lbs from Omaha, NE, is rated by 247Sports as the No. 15 quarterback in the nation and the No. 1 player in the state of Nebraska. He’s also rated as the No. 234 overall player in the 2026 recruiting class.
Scouting report via 247Sports: Looks the part with a budding frame that’s pushing 6-foot-4. Set multiple records as a junior while leading his team to its first state title in 15 years, but isn’t exactly the most consistent passer at this stage as he can struggle with ball placement and fail to find a rhythm when the competition gets ramped up. Comfortable operating out of the gun in single-back sets and seems to find the most success working the quick perimeter game. More than capable of extending plays and creating opportunities when the pocket breaks down as he climbs away from pressure and keeps his eyes down field. However, doesn’t offer a ton of value as a runner despite being an above-the-rim finisher on the hardwood. Uses touch and trajectory to push the ball into the deeper third, but must get more comfortable firing fastballs over the middle and throwing his targets open. Cut down on the interceptions as an 11th grader and further film study should only improve his ability to anticipate gaps in coverages.
Alabama doesn’t currently have a quarterback committed to its 2026 recruiting class, and the Crimson Tide coaching staff famously doesn’t send out a flurry of offers to quarterback recruits (which indicates that Alabama is seriously interested in Thomalla).
Thomalla is expected to visit Alabama at some point this summer. This could be an interesting battle to watch as the Crimson Tide continue to search for a quarterback in the 2026 recruiting cycle. It wouldn’t be a surprise to see Thomalla seriously consider a flip from Iowa State to Alabama before the early signing period begins later this winter.