Alabama football secures commitment from 2028 DB Braylen Gibbs
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 9:14 PM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
Braylen Gibbs, a four-star defensive back from Knoxville, Tennessee, has shifted his commitment from Vanderbilt to Alabama for the 2028 recruiting class. Gibbs, 6-foot-2 and 180 pounds, announced his decision today on X, confirming his ties to Alabama. Previously committed to Vanderbilt since December, he is now Alabama's third commit for the 2028 class, joining Dustin Henry and Charles Scott Jr. The acquisition boosts Alabama’s standing to the No. 8 recruiting class in the country, according to 247Sports.
- •Braylen Gibbs announces commitment to Alabama on June 19, 2026.
- •Gibbs was previously committed to Vanderbilt since December.
- •He is ranked No. 302 overall and No. 17 athlete in his class.
- •Alabama now has three commits in the 2028 recruiting class.
- •The team holds the No. 8 class ranking according to 247Sports.
- 9:14 PMYahoo Sports — Alabama football flips 2028 4-star Tennessee DB from Vanderbilt
"Alabama football has secured a flip in the 2028 recruiting class.
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