BREAKING: Alabama football flips 4-star TE commitment from North Carolina
Alabama football scored a significant recruiting victory on Tuesday by flipping the commitment of four-star tight end **Marshall Pritchett** from the class of 2025. According to the 247Sports composite rankings, Pritchett is a highly regarded prospect, and his decision to join the Crimson Tide adds another weapon to their already stacked recruiting class.
Pritchett made the announcement via his social media, suggesting that he plans to enroll early at Tuscaloosa, giving Alabama the chance to integrate him into their system sooner. This early enrollment could be pivotal for his development, giving him the opportunity to participate in spring practices and adjust to college-level competition.
“After lots of thought and prayer, I will be stepping away from my commitment to the University of North Carolina and changing my commitment to the University of Alabama,” Marshall Pritchett said in a statement. “(I’m) very excited for this opportunity Alabama has presented and can’t wait to work in January.” With this decision, Pritchett is setting himself up for an early start at Alabama, where he will enroll in January and begin training with the team, looking forward to making an impact in the Crimson Tide’s offense.
According to the 247Sports composite rankings, Marshall Pritchett is listed as the **No. 22 tight end** in the 2025 class and the **No. 404 overall player**. He stands at **6-foot-6** and weighs **225 pounds**.Pritchett comes from a football background; his father, **Wes Pritchett**, played college football at Notre Dame and had a stint in the NFL.
In his scouting report, 247Sports director of scouting **Andrew Ivins** highlighted Pritchett’s strengths: “Uses high football IQ to take advantage of zone coverage and has proven to be rather competitive in catch-and-run situations.” While Pritchett has limited in-line experience, he is described as a willing blocker on the perimeter and is expected to become more effective as his play strength improves. He projects as an **F-tight end** who can line up in various positions to create mismatches. Ivins notes that he may need a year or two of development to adjust his physique but has the potential to make a significant impact at the Power Five level due to his receiving skills.
Marshall Pritchett plays his high school football at **Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School** in Georgia, where he had an impressive 2023 season with **46 catches for 674 yards** and **six touchdowns With Pritchett’s commitment, Alabama’s **2025 recruiting class** is currently ranked **No. 2 nationally**, trailing only Ohio State. Pritchett marks the **23rd commitment** in this talented class, further solidifying Alabama’s position as a powerhouse in recruiting. His addition is expected to bolster the Crimson Tide’s offensive options in the coming years.