While it is common for a program to hold multiple commitments from the next cycle during the current one (EX. Having 2026 commitments in 2025 cycle), it is not everyday that you seen multiple commits from two cycles ahead.
Well, that is now exactly what head coach Kalen DeBoer and the Alabama Crimson Tide have in a pair of in-state defensive prospects, Ba’Roc Willis and Jabarrius Garror.
The Crimson Tide officially landed their first 2027 commitment earlier this week when Willis, who attends Moody High School, committed to Alabama on Tuesday. Willis, who is an edge rusher/linebacker, was one of the state’s top freshmen a year ago amassing 79 tackles, 14.5 TFL, and nine sacks, and is likely set for an even bigger 2024 sophomore season.
A day later, Alabama also added their second 2027 commitment Wednesday as Garror, who attends Vigor High School, committed to the Crimson Tide. Garror is also an edge rusher/linebacker-type player, and is expected to have a big sophomore season as well.
BREAKING: Elite 2027 LB Ba’Roc Willis has Committed to Alabama, he tells me for @on3recruits
The 6’3 230 LB from Moody, AL chose the Crimson Tide over Auburn, Tennessee, & LSU
“LANK”https://t.co/mSryL06cVj pic.twitter.com/r4CJTr8PK4
— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) July 30, 2024
BREAKING: Class of 2027 EDGE JaBarrius Garror has Committed to Alabama, he tells me for @on3recruits
The 6’2 215 EDGE from Mobile, AL chose the Crimson Tide over Auburn, Michigan, & LSU
“ROLL TIDE🐘🔴”https://t.co/BxU2xalADq pic.twitter.com/ztEzDynSrC
— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) July 31, 2024
Now yes, it is certainly very early when looking ahead to the 2027 class, but it is still a good sign that Alabama already has a pair of in-state commitments to build around. Will this group end up being among the nation’s best as with previous cycles?