4-star EDGE JaBarrius Garror decommits from Alabama

Mobile, Alabama star was committed to Crimson Tide for over 18 months

Mar. 14, 2026 at 11:42pm

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Four-star EDGE recruit JaBarrius Garror has decommitted from the University of Alabama, where he had been committed since July 2024. The Mobile, Alabama native is now considering offers from other schools including Auburn, Texas, and Texas A&M after taking official visits with those programs.

Why it matters

Garror is one of the top pass rushers in the country, ranking as the No. 86 overall prospect and No. 10 edge rusher nationally. His decommitment is a significant loss for Alabama's 2026 recruiting class and opens the door for rival programs like Auburn to potentially flip him.

The details

Garror, who attends Vigor High School in Mobile, had been committed to Alabama for over 18 months. However, he continued to take official visits to other schools during that time, including Auburn, Texas, and Texas A&M. This spring, he scheduled additional visits with those programs and was set to return to Alabama as well, but his decommitment has put that visit in question. Garror has developed a strong relationship with Auburn defensive ends coach Coleman Hutzler, who previously coached at Alabama and Mississippi State.

  • Garror committed to Alabama in July 2024.
  • Garror announced his decommitment on Saturday, March 14, 2026.

The players

JaBarrius Garror

A four-star EDGE recruit from Mobile, Alabama who decommitted from the University of Alabama after being committed for over 18 months.

Kalen DeBoer

The head football coach at the University of Alabama, who initially secured Garror's commitment in 2024.

Coleman Hutzler

The defensive ends coach at Auburn University, who has developed a strong relationship with Garror and is making a push to flip him from Alabama.

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What they’re saying

“Coach Hutzler is a great coach. We had great conversations. The film sessions (with him were my favorite part). There were some pretty good things that stood out with the technique, all different things, the people he coached. He's just a great coach in general. I like him a lot.”

— JaBarrius Garror

What’s next

Garror is set to take official visits to Texas and Texas A&M this summer, in addition to potentially returning to Alabama, as he weighs his options before making a final college decision.

The takeaway

Garror's decommitment from Alabama is a significant blow to the Crimson Tide's 2026 recruiting class, as he is one of the top pass rushers in the country. However, it opens the door for rival programs like Auburn, Texas, and Texas A&M to potentially flip the Mobile, Alabama native, who has developed strong relationships with coaches at those schools.