Alabama’s Hold on 5-Star WR Target Tested as Curt Cignetti’s Indiana Makes Things Difficult for Kalen DeBoer

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Alabama has done the early work. Head coach Kalen DeBoer, GM Courtney Morgan, and WRs coach Derrick Nix were in Indianapolis this month to see Monshun “Bama” Sales at Lawrence North High School. The 2027 5-star WR has long listed the Tide among his top schools, and the visit reinforced that he is already a priority. But recruiting momentum is fragile especially when the national champions get involved.

On January 25, Monshun Sales posted photos on X with Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti and OC/WR coach Mike Shanahan.

“HOO HOO HOO…” he wrote in his caption.

There is no way around it. Indiana is pushing with intent and Monshun Sales is listening. For Alabama, this is a real variable in a high-profile recruitment.

Monshun Sales has been clear about why Indiana resonates.

“They win,” he said. “That’s what they’re about. They’re showing me they’re winning and competing with the top teams.”

The receiver development is another aspect that intrigues Monshun Sales. Indiana had four productive WRs last season, led by Lawrence North alumnus Omar Cooper. He also praised Shanahan and Eddie Burks for their honesty and development track record. Cignetti’s pitch was blunt and it resonated with the highly coveted prospect.

“It was great,” he said. “His message was that they need me and want me and will do what they have to do to get me.”

Alabama still holds weight but Indiana is making this uncomfortable.

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