Alabama Secures Four-Star Cornerback Braylen Gibbs

Gibbs’ flip from Vanderbilt adds Alabama’s first defensive back to its early 2028 class, signaling renewed recruiting momentum.

Overview

Braylen Gibbs flipped his commitment from Vanderbilt to Alabama on June 19, 2026, and was announced as a member of the Crimson Tide’s 2028 class.
Alabama first extended an offer to Gibbs on March 11 and hosted him for multiple visits, including its A-Day in April and an unofficial trip in mid‑June.
Industry rankings list Gibbs as a four-star prospect roughly No. 257 nationally and the No. 25 cornerback in the 2028 cycle, with a listed size near 6-foot-2 and 170–175 pounds.
Gibbs drew scholarship interest from many Power Five programs such as Georgia, Notre Dame, Oregon, Ole Miss and Tennessee before choosing Alabama.
The commitment gives Alabama an early defensive back in the 2028 haul and may help the staff leverage in-person recruiting to target more regional prospects for future signings.