The University of Alabama has landed a major recruiting prize for the 2028 cycle: Kingston Preyear, a four-star quarterback from Alexander City, announced his commitment to the Crimson Tide on Friday.
High school resume that drew attention
Preyear, listed at 6-foot-3 and 195 pounds, is ranked as ESPN’s No. 3 pocket passer in the 2028 class and sits at No. 39 in the SC Next Junior 300. He is also ESPN’s No. 2 prospect in the state of Alabama for 2028. Those credentials follow productive seasons on the field and a state championship in his early high school years.
| Category | Detail |
|---|---|
| Height / Weight | 6-3, 195 |
| ESPN national rank (pocket passer) | No. 3 |
| SC Next Junior 300 | No. 39 |
| Hometown | Alexander City, Ala. |
Development, visits and decision
Preyear began his prep career at Montgomery Catholic, where he started nine varsity games and helped that program claim a Class 5A state title as a freshman in 2024. He later transferred to Benjamin Russell High School in east Alabama, roughly 50 miles north of Montgomery, and threw for 3,026 yards and 34 touchdowns during his debut season at Benjamin Russell last fall.
He conducted a series of campus visits this spring, including stops at Auburn, Clemson, Florida and LSU. According to reporting, Preyear cited the professional environment of Alabama’s quarterback room and a detailed development plan presented by offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb and quarterbacks coach Bryan Ellis as central to his choice.
"It feels great to know that I'll be able to recruit other guys to build a team around me so we can go win a national championship and bring Bama football back," Preyear told ESPN.
What's next for Alabama's quarterback picture
Preyear becomes the highest-rated of five prospects already committed to Alabama’s 2028 class. His arrival adds to a crowded long-term quarterback pipeline at the program, even as current players Austin Mack and Keelon Russell prepare to compete for the starting job when fall camp opens next month.
- Local impact: Preyear’s commitment keeps a top Alabama prospect in-state and reinforces the Tide’s recruiting strength across the region.
- For Crimson Tide fans: His development will be watched closely as part of Alabama’s strategy to reload at the position in coming years.
- For Benjamin Russell and Alexander City: The commitment highlights the continued production of elite talent from Alabama high schools.
As a rising prospect with a championship pedigree and significant passing numbers, Preyear’s decision to join the Crimson Tide adds momentum to Alabama’s 2028 recruiting class and gives the program another potential cornerstone at a premium position.
