Overview
- Richardson chose the Crimson Tide over Creighton, Ole Miss and USC, confirming his decision on Thursday.
- The addition lifts Alabama’s 2026 haul to No. 9 nationally per 247Sports, while On3’s team rankings moved it to No. 5 after his pledge.
- Jason Richardson publicly rejected an assertion that Alabama had not prioritized his son, pointing to sustained contact from Oats and assistant Preston Murphy, including check-ins during Jaxon’s recent hospitalization.
- A 6-foot-6 McDonald’s All-American from Southeastern Prep Academy, Richardson averaged 13.0 points and 6.9 rebounds on the Nike EYBL with the Florida Rebels, shooting better than 62% inside the arc.
- Richardson joins fellow commits Qayden Samuels and Tarris Bouie in Alabama’s 2026 class, with elite guard target Caleb Holt still uncommitted.