Alabama football gains commitment from top 2028 recruit Tysir Young
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 2:04 AM
Last updated Jul 27, 2026
On July 26, Alabama football secured a commitment from four-star EDGE Tysir Young, the top-ranked player from Delaware. His addition marks the seventh pledge for Alabama's 2028 recruiting class, which is currently leading national rankings. Young, listed at 6-foot-2 and 220 pounds, chose Alabama over multiple offers from other prominent programs including Miami, Oregon, and Ohio State. This commitment is seen as a continuation of the Crimson Tide's elite recruiting momentum following Coach Kalen DeBoer's appointment, despite concerns about recruiting after Nick Saban's retirement.
- •Tysir Young is a four-star edge rusher from Delaware.
- •He recorded 85.5 tackles and 14.5 sacks last season.
- •Young is the seventh member of Alabama's 2028 recruiting class.
- •He chose Alabama over offers from several Power Five schools.
- •Alabama's 2028 class currently ranks first nationally according to 247Sports.
- 2:04 AMYahoo Sports — Alabama Football Continues Recruiting Momentum with Commitment from 4-Star EDGE Tysir Young
"Kalen DeBoer silences critics by securing Delaware’s top-ranked defender, bolsters the nation's premier 2028 class, and proves the Crimson Tide's elite recruiting engine remains unstoppable.
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