4-Star Linebacker Nick Abrams II Names Alabama in Top Five

The Crimson Tide recently hosted the talented linebacker for a campus visit, and now could be closing in on a commitment.

2026 4-Star linebacker Nick Abrams II alongside Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer | Credit @thenickabrams on X

Kalen DeBoer and the Alabama coaching staff recently played host to one of the top linebacker prospects in the 2026 recruiting class, Nick Abrams II. The Owings Mill, Maryland native was on campus just last week to attend spring practice and get a feel for Tuscaloosa.

Now, according to On3, the 4-Star prospect has officially named the Crimson Tide as one of his top five schools, also including Georgia, Oregon, Michigan and Penn State.

🚨NEWS🚨 4-star LB Nick Abrams is down to 5️⃣ schools.

(via @ChadSimmons_ and @Hayesfawcett3)

Read: https://t.co/ahNpBFFy3i pic.twitter.com/j4I1mIkQse

— On3 Recruits (@On3Recruits) March 25, 2025

Standing at 6-foot-2, 215 lbs., Abrams is a lengthy linebacker prospect with the range to play multiple positions across the defense. He is extremely versatile with the ability to rush the passer, stop the run and drop back into coverage all in one package.

In 2024, as a junior at the McDonogh School, Abrams compiled an impressive 77 total tackles, nine TFL's and 4.0 sacks. He also hauled in an interception and was even responsible for a blocked punt as well.

As of now, the Crimson Tide holds three commitments for the 2026 recruiting class and is ranked by 247Sports' composite ranking as the No. 39 class in the nation. While landing a player like Abrams wouldn't promise the Tide a top rated class, it would certainly go a long way to contributing to one.

2026 Football Commits

1. CB Zyan Gibson, 5-foot-11, 177lbs. - Gadsden, Alabama (Committed 12/24/2024)
2. EDGE Jamarion Matthews, 6-foot-2, 240 lbs. - Gainesville, Georgia (Committed 02/21/2025)
3. OL Chris Booker, 6-foot-4, 285 lbs. - Atlanta, Georgia (Committed 02/20/2025)

Upcoming Visits

• EDGE KJ Ford - May 30
• OL Ekene Ogboko - June 7
• TE Mack Sutter - June 20-22
• RB Derek Cooper - June 6-8
• DL Nolan Wilson - May 30
• S Kaiden Hall - March 18
• Zavion Griffin-Hill - Visit confirmed, date TBD
• EDGE Trenton Henderson - June 6-8
• LB Kaden Henderson - April 12
• RB Jonaz Walton - May 30, April 4
• CB Brandon Arrington - June 13
• EDGE Khamari Brooks - June 6

See Also...

Report: Alabama in the Mix for Top 2026 Cornerback

4-Star Edge Rusher KJ Ford Names Alabama in Top Schools

2028 ATH Braylen Bedford Talks Tuscaloosa Visit, Updates Visit Schedule