Jaime Ffrench Jr. gives Alabama another top WR in '25 class - ESPN

Nick Saban and Alabama added four-star wide receiver Jaime Ffrench Jr. to its 2025 recruiting class Saturday.

Ffrench, No. 15 overall in the 2025 ESPN 300, is the second highly touted receiver to pledge to the Crimson Tide in the 2025 class, following Saraland (Ala.) High School five-star wideout Ryan Williams (No. 3 overall), who committed in October.

«I know it's early and stuff like that, but I feel like I know what's right. I know what I'm getting myself into,» Ffrench told ESPN last month. «I'm prepared. I will be prepared for that next level.

»I think I'm going to fit in well, the way I run my routes, the way I'm [able] to create separation from defenders and get open and be a big-time playmaker. I think that's what Coach Saban loves. So he did a great job by recruiting me. So I think it fits perfectly."

Ffrench chose Alabama over Ohio State, Notre Dame, Florida State and Penn State. He is the fifth member of Alabama's 2025 class, joining Williams, running back Anthony Rogers (No. 40 overall), offensive tackle Mason Short (No. 73) and guard Dontrell Glover (No. 162).

The 6-foot-2, 185-pound Ffrench caught 44 passes for 671 yards and five touchdowns as a sophomore for Mandarin High School (Jacksonville, Fla.). He cited offensive coordinator Tommy Rees' arrival in Tuscaloosa from Notre Dame as a big selling point.

«They have a great coaching staff,» Ffrench said. «They're going to prepare me for the next level, day in and day out. I get to go against the top guys every day in practice, stuff like that. They have a great facility. They have a great support system. Everything is there for you just to do nothing but succeed.»

Rees takes over the reins of the Alabama offense this year after Bill O'Brien left to return to