Overview
- Tysir Young, a four-star 2028 edge/linebacker from Middletown, Delaware, verbally committed to Alabama on Sunday after first visiting and receiving an offer in March.
- Young chose the Crimson Tide over Power Five programs including Miami, Oregon, Georgia, Ohio State and Rutgers and cited consistent contact from linebackers coach Chuck Morrell as decisive.
- Alabama coaches compared Young's game to former Tide linebacker Jihaad Campbell and emphasized the program's track record of developing NFL-ready defenders as part of their pitch.
- Listed around 6-foot-2 to 6-foot-3 and roughly 215–220 pounds, Young is ranked about No. 105–109 nationally and produced double-digit sacks as a sophomore, projecting as an edge pass rusher and third-down linebacker.
- Young is Alabama's seventh early verbal commit for the 2028 class and his pledge has helped place the Tide at or near the top of early recruiting rankings, reinforcing momentum for Kalen DeBoer's staff.