Recruiting Corner: After 2022 TE Elijah Brown's Commitment, Who Could Be Next? Alabama is once again gaining team on the recruiting trail, who could be next to join the Crimson Tide's 2022 class? Author: Feb 12, 2021 Stop me if you have heard this one before, but the University of Alabama football program is once again blowing up on the recruiting trail. The Crimson Tide picked up its second commitment in less than two weeks with the additions of defensive end Walter Bob Jr. and tight end Elijah Brown, who verbally pledged on Friday morning. Alabama's 2022 class is off to a fantastic start after finishing the 2021 cycle with the No. 1 class in the country per Sports Illustrated All-American.