Tommy and James Brockermeyer commit to Alabama over Texas

Twin brothers OT Tommy and OC James Brockermeyer have committed to Alabama, choosing the Crimson Tide over Auburn, LSU, and Texas. 

Two of the most prized recruits in the 2021 class will be heading to Tuscaloosa, Alabama to play for Nick Saban.

Twin brothers Tommy and James Brockermeyer have committed to Alabama, choosing the Crimson Tide over Auburn, LSU, and Texas.

Tommy is a five-star prospect and is the top tackle in the 2021 class. He is also ranked No. 5 on the 247Sports composite and the highest-ranked player in the state of Texas.

For James, he is not as highly ranked as his brother but is still the top offensive center. Overall, he sits at No. 188 on the 247Sports composite and No. 32 in the state of Texas.

Losing both Tommy and James is a major loss for Herb Hand and Tom Herman. A rare occasion that Texas loses a highly ranked in-state battle, Tommy was supposed to be the top dog in the Longhorns’ 2021 class.

To add injury to insult, older brother Luke Brockermeyer is already on the roster. Their father, Blake Brockermeyer, also played offensive tackle for the Longhorns.

With left tackle Samuel Cosmi and center Derek Kerstetter more than likely off to the NFL after the 2020 season, the Brockermeyer brothers would have had the opportunity to start on the offensive line right away.

If Texas wants to find another blue-chip offensive lineman for the 2021 class, they will have to switch their attention to four-star Savion Byrd. Coming out of Duncanville High School, Byrd is projected to sign with Sonny Dykes and the SMU Mustangs. Herb Hand will have some making up to do.

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