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Elite 2026 Edge Rusher Names Alabama in Top Three

Alabama currently holds just a single commit for the 2026 recruiting class.
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2026 edge rusher Khamari Brooks and Kalen DeBoer
2026 edge rusher Khamari Brooks and Kalen DeBoer | Credit @Brooks4k on X

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Kalen DeBoer and the Crimson Tide recruiting staff appear to be closing in on one of the top prospects from the class of 2026.

4-Star edge rusher Khamari Brooks from North Oconee High School in Bogart, Georgia, officially named Alabama in his top three schools this week alongside Georgia and Clemson.

Brooks is currently ranked as the No. 19 player in the Peach State and the No. 11 edge rusher in the nation, according to 247Sports. He stands at 6-foot-4, 220 lbs. and possesses skills as both a speed and power rusher. A two-way player, Brooks also lines up at tight end and is a receiving threat on any play due to his size and athleticism.

He recently attended Georgia's annual Junior Day on January 18 and told Anna Adams of 247Sports, "The Georgia visit was great," he continued, " The best part was being able to get up there and learn more about the program and how they develop players."

The Tide was one of the first power four programs to extend an offer to the talented junior in September of 2024, and he is expected to be in Tuscaloosa on February 1st for Alabama's own Junior Day festivities.

As of now, the Tide holds just a single commitment for the 2026 class. Zyan Gibson, an in-state prospect from Gadsden City, recently announced his commitment back in December, choosing Alabama over Auburn, Miami and Tennessee.

While the 2026 class is a bit light currently, the Tide seems to be making strides with many of the top players in the class. Stay up to date with the 2026 class and beyond with the football recruiting tracker.

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MASON WOODS

Mason Woods is the lead recruiting writer for Alabama Crimson Tide On SI/BamaCentral, Vanderbilt Commodores on SI, Boston College Eagles on SI and Missouri Tigers on SI. The Alabama graduate has worked in sports media since 2020, beginning his career in radio production with Tide 100.9 FM in Tuscaloosa. Woods has produced a multitude of live programs and has even hosted his own shows as well. He’s regularly part of “The Joe Gaither Show” on weekdays and serves as host of the “All Things Bama Podcast.”

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