Monshun Sales, the five-star wide receiver who grew up an Alabama fan but rose to prominence playing high school football in Indiana, will announce his college commitment on Friday, July 17, on the Pat McAfee Show at 11 a.m. CT, the prospect confirmed in reporting released Friday.
Background and finalists
Sales, a sophomore at Lawrence North High School, is down to five programs: Alabama, Texas, LSU, Ohio State and Indiana. While recent recruiting reports have suggested Texas and Indiana are emerging as early favorites, Alabama — his childhood team — remains very much in the mix after hosting Sales and his family on an official visit to Tuscaloosa.
Sales now lives in Indiana and developed into a nationally recognized prospect while playing at Lawrence North. Those ties make his decision especially notable for Alabama fans who have followed him since his youth.
What this means for Alabama recruiting
The Crimson Tide have pursued Sales aggressively and are considering pairing him in the future with early receiver commit Osani Gayles. Alabama’s 2028 class already shows momentum, with several commitments that place it among the top classes nationally, according to recruiting services.
Recruiting outlets have also discussed the role of NIL offers in Sales’ recruitment. One report noted that if Alabama could present a competitive NIL package, his childhood preference for the program could sway him back to the state.
Quick facts
- Announcement: Friday, July 17 on the Pat McAfee Show
- Time: 11 a.m. CT
- Final five: Alabama, Texas, LSU, Ohio State, Indiana
- High school: Lawrence North High School (Indiana)
| School | Notes from reports |
|---|---|
| Alabama | Hosted Sales and his family on an official visit; childhood favorite |
| Texas | Reported to be separating toward the top of the leaderboard |
| Indiana | Listed among frontrunners; coverage called it the "reigning national champion" in reporting |
| LSU | Part of the final five |
| Ohio State | Included in final five; coverage labeled it the outlier in some analyses |
Alabama’s staff and fan base will watch the July 17 announcement closely. A commitment from Sales would be a high-profile addition for any program; his decision will also affect momentum among other prospects considering the Tide and those rival programs in the final five.
For local readers in Lawrence and across Alabama: expect reaction from coaches and recruiters in the days following the announcement, and coverage of how the choice will shift the national recruiting picture heading into the class cycle.
Caleb Whitfield — Alabama Correspondent, News Block
