Alabama’s impressive 42-13 victory over the LSU Tigers last week not only showcased their dominance in the game, but also brought a huge sense of relief to head coach Kalen DeBoer. It seems like there won’t be any more trolling this week. All jokes aside, this win not only gave the team a reason to celebrate but also brought pride to Mater Dei High School. The school proudly recognizes the standout performers who excelled against the LSU Tigers. Let’s find out who they are.

On November 11th, Mater Dei Football took to their Instagram account to share a story appreciating their former high school players’ performances against the LSU Tigers. They reposted it from Bama’s standout players of the week list and highlighted two of their school alum cornerbacks, Domani Jackson and Zabien Brown. Well, what’s better than the moment when your school players make a remarkable jump in their careers? Both of them gave an edge to Alabama’s defense in the game, which resulted in their ultimate victory.

Domani Jackson’s performance against the LSU Tigers in week 11 truly distinguished him as a standout player. Not only did Domani make an impressive play, but he also maintained his team’s lead. During the Tigers’ second play from scrimmage, running back Caden Durham managed to break free for a remarkable 45-yard run, closing in on a score. However, Jackson showcased his exceptional speed and agility by keeping up with Durham and executing a touchdown-saving tackle against LSU.

Even Zabien Brown showcased a remarkable hold on defence against LSU, as mentioned in the Players of the Week list. Moreover, Zabien’s journey has been nothing less than magic, and time and again, he has proved what he is capable of. During Alabama’s game against Georgia, Zabien Brown was the one who scored a game-winning interception against them. There is no doubt that both Mater Dei’s players are making a long-lasting impression this season. Now let’s talk about more of their young players who might join Bama.

Alabama gaining more Mater Dei High School players

This year Alabama Crimson Tide entered a new era of football under head coach Kalen DeBoer. They had their own struggles in the season, landing a surprising loss against Vanderbilt and Tennessee, but even then, the team is not missing out on any opportunity to gain the trust of high school players. Especially among Mater Dei’s players. First on that list is four-star cornerback Chuck McDonald, who committed to Bama over other high-end programs like the Georgia Bulldogs, Oregon, and USC.

The main reason behind this decision was DeBoer and his staff and the way they made him feel about his skills. After making his decision, Chuck said, “I want to be the best, and there was no better place to be.” Kalen DeBoer and the team are also aiming for Mater Dei’s wide receiver Kayden Dixon Wyatt’s commitment after his remarkable one-hand grab against Servite High School. However, Dixon has offers from Alabama, Miami, Michigan, and Ohio State. It will be interesting to see which team Kayden chooses for the class of 2026. But right now, the priority is to attract more top high school talent to fix this year’s shortcomings.