Alabama football adds in-state defensive lineman to 2026 recruiting class. What we know
Alabama football adds in-state defensive lineman to 2026 recruiting class. What we know
Alabama football ended A-Day Saturday with a 2026 commitment.
Kamhariyan Johnson, a defensive lineman out of Muscle Shoals, announced his commitment to the Crimson Tide.
Johnson, a 6-foot-4, 260-pound defensive lineman out of Muscle Shoals High School, joins Alabama along with five-star cornerback Jorden Edmonds, four-star cornerback Zyan Gibson, four-star defensive end Jamarion Matthews and four-star offensive tackle Chris Booker.
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Johnson is the No. 397 player and the No. 35 edge rusher in the 2026 class per 247Sports' composite rankings.
Per 247Sports, Johnson has an official visit scheduled with Alabama June 6-8 along with Ole Miss, Clemson, Auburn, USC and Miami.
Johnson is another in-state win for the Crimson Tide joining Gibson. Matthews also played at Sparkman High School in Harvest before transferring to Gainesville High School outside of Atlanta for his senior season.
Alabama has the No. 26 class in the country per 247Sports' composite rankings.
Colin Gay covers Alabama football for The Tuscaloosa News, part of the USA TODAY Network. Reach him at cgay@gannett.com or follow him @_ColinGay on X, formerly known as Twitter.
This article originally appeared on The Tuscaloosa News: Alabama football adds in-state defensive lineman to 2026 recruiting class
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