Alabama loses commitment from 2026 four-star cornerback

The four-star had previously been committed to Alabama since May.

The Alabama Crimson Tide lost a member of their 2026 recruiting class on Sunday night, as Dorian Barney announced that he would be decommitting from the program to re-open his recruitment.

Barney had previously been a long-time member of Alabama’s 2026 class, as the talented prospect had been committed to the Crimson Tide since May of 2024.

According to the 247Sports Composite rankings, Barney ranks as the nation’s No. 84 overall player in the 2026 class, rated as a four-star cornerback out of Carrollton High School in Georgia. Barney also ranks as the nation’s No. 10 overall cornerback, as well as the No. 11 player in the state of Georgia for the 2026 cycle.

With the decommitment of Barney, Alabama’s 2026 class now has only one commitment currently in four-star defensive lineman Vodney Cleveland, an in-state prospect out of Parker High School in Alabama. The Crimson Tide’s 2026 recruiting class also ranks No. 37 nationally according to the 247Sports Team Rankings.