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ATHENS – Kirby Smart and the Georgia Bulldogs just landed one of their biggest overall targets in the 2026 class.

4-star EDGE Khamari Brooks‍.

A top target for assistant Chidera Uzo-Diribe and the rest of the Bulldog defensive staff, Brooks, as expected, chose Georgia today over Alabama. Brooks earned an offer from the Dawgs back in October, and after double-digit visits to Athens, the local defender finally made his commitment to Georgia public.

Of course, this was no surprise to Dawg Post members.

Why did Brooks choose Georgia?

“What made Georgia special is it being the hometown team and the way that they play the EDGE position. Their pitch was that they really believed in what I could become if I stick to the work. They made me feel like a very high priority the entire time.”

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What will Brooks bring to Athens?

Max effort, versatility and the ability to get after the quarterback.

One of the top two-way prospects in Georgia, Brooks is a playmaking defender who also shined at tight end for North Oconee (GA) last season.

He brings a muscular frame at 6-foot-2 230-pounds with natural strength and above-average athleticism. He’s a promising pass-rusher and an outstanding run defender who has a true nose for the football. He fights off blocks with ease and does a great job of running down the ball-carrier horizontally. He shows strong instincts, takes good angles to the ball-carrier, and knows how to deliver a bruise when the gets there.

Brooks is one of the more disruptive defenders across the state who can blow up any particular play before it gets going. He shows an outstanding first step and has the ability to beat opposing tackles with both speed and power. He’s a matchup nightmare who brings his very best on every single play.

What does North Oconee head coach Tyler Aurandt have to say about Brooks?

“Georgia’s getting a player that is going to be loyal, committed, hard-working, and a great teammate,” Aurandt told Dawg Post. “He has such a great spirit about him that people are going to love him for the person that he is, but also the way he plays the game of football. He plays with so much fire, passion and energy. It’s hard not to pull for him.”

“I think Khamari‘s biggest strengths on the field would include his versatility, his toughness and his physicality. He’s a guy that can be moved all over the field. He will continue to play extremely tough and physical no matter where he’s lined up, but he’s a guy that does a lot of different things really well. He is a guy that can line up in the box out in space on an edge and create havoc. He has a natural ability to rush the passer, but he also has the physicality to set edges and create problems in run schemes.”

“Off the field, he is one of the best teammates that we will have come through this program. He genuinely loves the guys around him. He holds them accountable and does not allow them to fall below the standard. He does that very maturely and with a lot of respect.”

What were Brooks’ numbers in 2024?

Brooks is coming off an incredibly productive junior season where he made 131 total tackles, 17 TFLs, 13 Sacks, three pass-breakups, one INT, two forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries, 24 QB hurries and two defensive touchdowns. More importantly, he helped lead the Titans to a state championship.

As productive as he was, one of the best parts of Brooks’ game is that his best football is still way ahead of him. He does a lot of things well and should be even better once he gets to Athens. 

The North Oconee (GA) star is ranked as the No. 17 EDGE defender and the No. 115 overall prospect in the country for the 2026 class.

Brooks becomes Georgia’s first EDGE commitment and their 19^th overall commitment in the 2026 class. He’s also Georgia’s 9^th commitment so far this month and he won’t be the last…

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