#30
Derek Meadows
Returning to Alabama for 2026
Fr. · Las Vegas, Nev. → Bishop Gorman
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Derek Meadows
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
Career Arc
HS
Recruit
★★★★
CFB
College
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NFL
NFL Draft
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How he plays
2026 Outlook
Alabama
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Wide receiver · Alabama
Returning around him
- 43% of 2024 offensive production back (Moderate turnover)
- 10 Alabama players drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: -7 net (17 in / 24 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Alabama · Last season: 11-4 (AP #11) · Talent rank #2 · 2026 recruiting class #2
Heisman trajectory
Heisman Trajectory · 2025
Peak #2501
Peaked at #2501 this season.
Background
NIL Opportunities 2025 Earned significant snaps on offense and special teams in year one ... worked in 12 games with one start. Florida State: Saw one target in his first collegiate action. ULM: Worked at wideout and on special teams against the Warhawks. Vanderbilt: Recorded snaps on offense and...