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BREAKING: 4-star EDGE Khamari Brooks Commits To UGA Football Over Alabama
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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 19th overall commitment in the 2026 class. He’s also Georgia’s 9th commitment so far this month and he won’t be the last…
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TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – 7-seeded Alabama continues NCAA regional action in the Tuscaloosa Regional on Saturday against USC Upstate. The Crimson Tide is coming off a monstrous offensive effort on Friday that saw the team score the most runs in program NCAA Tournament history with 21. The Spartans scored in each of the first four innings to upset Oklahoma State and advance to Saturday’s winner’s bracket game.
Alabama Baseball Regional Tournament Central: Schedule, How to Watch, Bracket Breakdown
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Pregame
- Tonight’s start time has been delayed as we’ve entered a weather delay.
- Alabama vs. USC Upstate will have a first pitch time of 6:23 p.m. CT. The grounds crew is currently tending the field in between matchups.
- 5:13 p.m. CT – Oklahoma State beat Alabama State 8-7 in 11 innings to eliminate the Hornets from the Tuscaloosa Regional. The Cowboys move into tomorrow’s elimination game against the loser of Alabama and USC Upstate on Sunday.
Starting Lineups
USC Upstate
Alabama
How to Watch: 7-Seed Alabama vs. USC Upstate in the Tuscaloosa Regional
Who: 7-seed Alabama (38-19, 18-12 SEC) vs. USC Upstate (34-28, 13-11 Big South Conference)
What: NCAA Regional Game 4
When: Saturday, May 30, 6 p.m. CT
Where: Sewell-Thomas Stadium, Tuscaloosa, Alabama
TV: ESPN +
Radio: Crimson Tide Sports Network. LISTEN LIVE
Series: Alabama and USC Upstate have never played in baseball.
Last Meeting: The Crimson Tide and Spartans have never played in baseball.
Last time out, Alabama: The Crimson Tide used 15 hits, and took advantage of eight walks, four errors, and four wild pitches to beat Alabama State 21-3 in their first NCAA Regional matchup of the weekend. Alabama had four different players hit home runs as the Crimson Tide cruised to an easy win.
Last time out, USC Upstate: The Spartans upset Oklahoma State 8-5 in their first game of the NCAA Regional. USC Upstate struck out 10 batters and scored in each of the first four innings to upset the Cowboys.
Tuscaloosa Regional Information
- Alabama, (37-19)
- Oklahoma State, (37-20)
- USC Upstate, (31-27)
- Alabama State, (31-21)
Friday
- Game 1 – #2 Oklahoma St. (37-20) vs. #3 USC Upstate (33-28), 1 p.m. CT, ESPN+
- Game 2 – #1 Alabama (37-19) vs. #4 Alabama St. (34-21), 6 p.m. CT, SEC Network
Saturday
- Game 3 – Oklahoma State vs. Alabama State – 1 p.m. CT
- Game 4 – USC Upstate vs. Alabama – 6 p.m. CT
Sunday
- Game 5 – Winner Game 3 vs. Loser Game 4 – 2 p.m. CT
- Game 6 – Winner Game 4 vs. Winner Game 5 – 7 p.m. CT
Monday
Game 7 – IF Necessary – Winner Game 6 vs. Loser Game 6 – TBD
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The Oklahoma State Cowboys and the Alabama State Hornets meet in the first game of Saturday’s action at the Tuscaloosa Regional on Saturday.
The Cowboys (37-21) and the Hornets lost their first games of the tournament on Friday. The loser of this game will be eliminated. The winner of this game will advance to another elimination game on Sunday between the loser of the USC Upstate-Alabama game, which follows OSU-ASU
Oklahoma State fans can keep up with the game here, including lineups and inning by inning details on the game. Check out Oklahoma State On SI’s NCAA Tournament Central for everything related to the Tuscaloosa Regional.
Game Details
Oklahoma State vs. Alabama State
Time: 1 p.m. central
TV: ESPN+ (Derek Jones & Jared Mitchell on the call). NOTE: TV is subject to change without notice.
Radio: Cowboy Radio Network & The Varsity Network App/93.7 KSPI-FM or okla.state/GetVarsity (Rex Holt on the call)
OSU Batting Order
The batting order for Saturday’s game will be posted here when it is released by the team.
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Tuscaloosa Regional
Location: Tuscaloosa, Ala. Venue: Sewell-Thomas Stadium (5,867).
Friday’s Results
Game 1: USC Upstate 8, Oklahoma State 5
Game 2: Alabama 21, Alabama State 3
Saturday’s Games
Game 3: Oklahoma State vs. Alabama State, TBA (elimination game)
Game 4: USC Upstate vs. Alabama, TBA (advances to Sunday’s final)
Sunday’s Games
Game 5: Winner Game 3 vs. Loser Game 4 (elimination game)
Game 6: Winner Game 4 vs. Winner Game 5
Monday’s Game
Game 7: Winner Game 6 vs. Loser Game 6 (if necessary)
(Times subject to change for TV purposes)
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MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) – For those incarcerated in Alabama, there is a path to employment through the Alabama Bureau of Pardons and Paroles Re-Entry Program.
The Bureau looks at where someone may live after serving their sentence and starts connecting them with potential employers, while also conducting drug screenings to help ensure employers and communities are getting a safe employee.
“We make sure as they’re moving through our re-entry programs that they’re re-assessed for mental health stability for substance abuse challenges,” said Rebecca Bensema, Assistant Director of Re-entry and Rehabilitation.
Bensema said the agency sits down with inmates to gauge their interests and review their work history to help match them with opportunities.
Bureau Director Cam Ward explained that there are areas where an individual would be unable to work because of their conviction.
“For example, if I committed check fraud, I’m not going to be able to get a job at the bank. Sex offense… you’re not going to be eligible to work anywhere near kids or sensitive facilities,” Ward said.
Ward said offering job possibilities to people leaving incarceration is key to reducing recidivism and repeat offenses.
“Give the employer all the information and if they want to hire somebody based on their criminal history, let the employer decide, don’t let the government be the one who dictates it,” he said.
The Alabama Bureau of Pardons and Paroles says it currently has positions open that people with a criminal background can apply for.
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