The Crimson Tide moved one step closer to landing one of its top defensive targets in the 2026 recruiting class on Tuesday.
4-Star edge rusher Khamari Brooks from Bogart, Georgia took to social media to officially lock in his commitment date for June 23. The 6-foot-4, 220 lb. defender is one of the most dynamic pass rushers in the class, and will choose between Alabama and Georgia.
He was in Athens, Georgia for an official visit on May 30, and followed that trip up with a visit to Tuscaloosa on June 6.
I will be committing at the North Oconee High School field house at 3pm!!ALL ARE WELCOME!! Media and reporting services dm me for more info! pic.twitter.com/iNRtaOVDwl
— Khamari Brooks (@Brooks4K) June 17, 2025
With his lengthy frame and incredible speed off the ball, Brooks is the perfect fit for Kane Wommack's system. He is able to not only bend around blockers and put pressure on backfields, but he is an excellent run stopper as well with his ability to crash offensive linemen down into the running lane with ease.
The Bogart, Georgia native is ranked by On3 as the No. 17 edge rusher in the nation and the No. 13 player overall in the Peach State. If DeBoer and the staff were able to land his commitment, Brooks would be the second top-20 ranked edge rusher of the class, joining Jamarion Matthews who committed in February.
As of now, Alabama holds eight commitments in the 2026 class and is welcoming its last group of official visitors for the summer this week. While the Tide has certainly been slightly behind some of the other top programs in the nation, Alabama looks to be in an excellent spot to once again earn a highly ranked class.
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