Alabama, fellow SEC power among finalists for top 2026 edge rusher
Alabama, fellow SEC power among finalists for top 2026 edge rusher
According to a report from On3's Hayes Fawcett, one of the Alabama Crimson Tide's top defensive targets has now narrowed down his list of finalists to two.
That prospect is 2026 edge rusher Khamari Brooks, who will now reportedly decide between Alabama and Georgia. According to Fawcett as well, Brooks has also canceled his remaining official visits to both Texas and USC.
Per the 247Sports Composite recruiting rankings, Brooks is considered as the nation's No. 112 overall player in the 2026 class, as well as the No. 14 edge rusher nationally out of North Oconee High School in Georgia. The four-star prospect is also considered as the No. 13 overall player in the state of Georgia.
Alabama's 2026 recruiting class currently ranks No. 49 nationally according to the 247Sports Team Rankings with only six commitments. Of those six, three come from the state of Georgia, while two are edge rushers in four-star's Jamarion Matthews and Kamhariyan Johnson, the latter of which recently shut down his recruitment.
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