Class of 2027 quarterback Trent Seaborn committed to Alabama because it has been his lifelong dream to play for the university
. In a social media video, he cited his desire to represent his home state and be part of the program’s tradition and legacy.
Why Seaborn picked the Tide
- A lifelong dream: In an interview with 247Sports, Seaborn said, “Honestly, it’s always been my dream to play for The University of Alabama. Since I was a kid, I have always dreamed of going there”.
- Opportunity and challenge: After his commitment, Seaborn posted on X (formerly Twitter) about the “opportunity and challenge to compete and play at Alabama”.
- Relationship with coaches: He developed a strong relationship with head coach Kalen DeBoer and quarterbacks coach Nick Sheridan over more than two years. Seaborn was impressed with their knowledge of the game and their offensive philosophy.
- Home-state pride: The Alabaster, Alabama native expressed pride in representing his home state.
- Familiarity with the program: As a youth, Seaborn had a relationship with former Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa and his family, and he trained with Tua’s father.
Seaborn’s background and path to Alabama
- Local talent: Seaborn is a four-star quarterback from
in Alabaster, Alabama.
- Early starter: He has been the starting quarterback for Thompson since the eighth grade, winning a state championship that year.
- Impressive stats: During his sophomore year, Seaborn had 2,675 passing yards and 26 touchdowns, and his production has continued to improve.
- On-campus visit: Seaborn’s commitment came shortly after he visited Alabama for the team’s victory over Tennessee in Week 8.
- Offers: He picked Alabama over other offers from programs including Miami, Oregon, and South Carolina.
