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Alabama football’s emerging edge rusher showing flashes of a game changer

Yhonzae Pierre has shown his three-sack performance against Tennessee was just a sign of what was to come for the former five-star. Pierre made his presence felt once again in an opposing team’s backfield on Saturday night against LSU.

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Yhonzae Pierre's Strip-Sack to Cap Big Night Seals Alabama Victory: Notebook

TUSCALOOSA, Ala.— The No. 4 Alabama football team turned in a stout defensive performance during its 20-9 home win over LSU Saturday. As has been the case over the last several weeks, Wolf linebacker Yhonzae Pierre was one of the players at the center of that.

College Football News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / November 3

Wommack Facing Big Decision At Wolf As Russaw Nears Return

TUSCALOOSA, Ala.— When starting wolf Qua Russaw went down with a broken foot against Georgia, there were serious questions about whether or not Alabama's pass rush would be able to survive without the redshirt sophomore's production.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / October 22

A Pair of Alabama Football Defenders Named National Player of the Week: Roll Call

Alabama took down the Tennesse Volunteers in their annual rivalry game this past Saturday thanks to a monumental effort from the Crimson Tide defense. The defense generated nine points and stopped a two-point conversion to ensure the program stayed unbeaten in conference play and win its sixth game in a row.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / October 20

Two Alabama Players Win SEC Weekly Honor After Tennessee Win

Alabama WOLF linebacker Yhonzae Pierre and cornerback Zabien Brown have shined this season. The then-No. 6 Crimson Tide took down then-No. 11 Tennessee 37-20 at home, and Pierre and Brown were big reasons for Alabama being the victors of this year's Third Saturday in October rivalry meeting.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / October 19

Alabama's X-factor on defense may have come as a blessing in disguise after his breakout game against Tennessee

Last season was the first time in years that the Alabama Crimson Tide didn't have a dominant EDGE player on paper coming into the season. But then we saw the emergence of LT Overton, who has solidified himself as one of the better outside backers in the nation.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / October 19

What clicked for Yhonzae Pierre against Tennessee

Alabama football’s edge defender, Yhonzae Pierre had a coming-out party against the Tennessee Vols on Saturday night in Bryant-Denny Stadium. Pierre finished the game with six total tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss and 2.5 sacks.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / October 19

Initial takeaways from Alabama football beating Tennessee

Alabama football defeated Tennessee Saturday on Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Here are our initial takeaways from the win: It was a coming-out party for Yhonzae Pierre against the Vols.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / October 16

Alabama Wolf LB Yhonzae Pierre Wants to Dominate SEC Foes

TUSCALOOSA, Ala.— The injury bug has bitten Alabama football's Wolf linebacker room more than once in 2025. With sixth-year veteran Jah-Marien Latham out for the season due to a neck injury and Qua Russaw out indefinitely because of a broken foot, other players have had to step in and replace that production.

College Football News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / October 4

2 Alabama players to make first career starts against Vanderbilt

A pair of Alabama players will make their first career starts against the Vanderbilt Commodores on this weekend. Yhonzae Pierre and Edric Hill are expected to make their first career starts on defense for the Crimson Tide.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / October 2

Alabama pass rusher keeps getting ‘better and better’ with more reps

Alabama football’s redshirt sophomore, Yhonzae Pierre looks to be hitting his stride, with him set to see more reps in the immediate future with Jah-Marien Latham and Qua Russaw sidelined with injuries.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / September 24

Budding Alabama pass-rush specialist primed to be impactful in SEC play

Alabama football wolf linebacker and former five-star, Yhonzae Pierre looks primed to play his best football in SEC play for the Crimson Tide. Pierre is in his third year with Alabama.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / August 26

How many wolf linebackers will Alabama play in 2025?

Alabama football rotated Qua Russaw, Que Robinson and Yhonzae Pierre at its Wolf linebacker position in the early part of the 2024 season. The Crimson Tide could have a similar rotation in 2025 with Russaw leading the way.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / August 3

Alabama's production at Wolf has to start matching the talent if the defense wants to take the next step

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. -- When it comes to high school recruiting rankings, there aren't many positions on Alabama's roster more talented than the Wolf linebackers.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / July 23

Former 5-Star establishing role as Wolf LB for Alabama

Alabama football’s edge rusher and former five-star, Yhonzae Pierre has settled in at wolf linebacker for the Crimson Tide ahead of year two in Kane Wommack’s 4-2-5 defensive scheme.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / July 22

2025 Alabama Crimson Tide Position Preview: Linebackers

The Alabama linebacking corps suffered a massive hit last November when Deontae Lawson went down with a knee injury against the Oklahoma Sooners. The Crimson Tide's 2024 playoff hopes were dashed with the loss in Norman, but the injury became a blessing in disguise for the 2025 Alabama team.

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Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / February 23

Is an Alabama native prime for more playing time at WOLF LB in 2025?

One of the players that has kind of flown under the radar during his time at Alabama is redshirt sophomore Yhonzae Pierre. The native of Eufaula, Alabama has the potential to play a key role on Alabama’s defense in 2025.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / November 22

Alabama LB primed to make impact at WOLF position

One Alabama linebacker is gearing to make an impact on defense in the coming weeks. After battling injuries early on in the season, redshirt freshman Yhonzae Pierre is ready to see increased snaps at the WOLF position.

College Football News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / November 18

How Qua Russaw and Yhonzae Pierre Performed Replacing Robinson Against Mercer

- The No. 10 Alabama football program dominated the Mercer Bears this past weekend 52-7 in a drama-free afternoon in Bryant-Denny Stadium. The Crimson Tide dismantled its lesser competition behind another strong defensive effort as Mercer was held to just 62 yards rushing and 140 yards passing.

College Football News / Roll 'Bama Roll / October 10, 2024

Jumbo Package: South Carolina injury report, return of Shula, coaches speak on Vandy loss

Your latest Crimson Tide news and notes. Happy Thursday, everyone. The injury report was published ahead of South Carolina, and looks like this: Yhonzae

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / October 9, 2024

Former 5-star reserve edge rusher will not play against South Carolina

The University of Alabama football program will not have an edge-rushing linebacker this weekend. Yhonzae Pierre, a former five-star, won’t play Saturday against South Carolina.