2026 Recruiting: 2026 4 Star CB Dorian Barney commits to Alabama

[Bhammer]

Dorian Barney, Carrollton , Cornerback

Also plays basketball. Averaged 5.6 ppg and 5.5 rpg on the hardwood as a freshman per MaxPreps. ---- 2022: Totaled 32 tackles, 8 INT and 6 PBU as a 9th grader...

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[TheRealPokeChop]

I AM CONCERNED

roll tide.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1792223576394715479

 

[Tideflyer]

Is it just me or do we apparently have some excellent recruiting going on for the back end of the D?

 

[TiderJack]

Is it just me or do we apparently have some excellent recruiting going on for the back end of the D?

Agreed. Linguist and Hitschler (and Womack) appear to be very good recruiters.

 

[TiderJack]

Here is Dorian's soph highlights. Instinctual and fast.

Dorian Barney - Peachtree Ridge - 2023 Sophomore Season Highlights - 247Sports

Dorian Barney - Peachtree Ridge - 2023 Sophomore Season Highlights Hudl

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[jjv0004]

DeBoer can't recruit. Clearly. Downhill from here.

 

[Tidelines]

Some player's name just sound like they'll be good.

 

[Cruloc]

but but Womack isn't SEC caliber and can't recruit at an SEC level....same for Deboer....the sky is falling.

 

[sanjosecrimson]

It's hard to get excited for a 2026 commit esp. in today's landscape, but if he sticks, this is by no means a small feat for DeBoer and staff! Barney is 5-star material and will likely earn it by next year. Taking an elite player from Georgia's backyard is no easy task. GOAT had success in the Peach State, and I see no reason for CKD not to either. I think we can safely put to rest the ongoing joke that DeBoer and staff will struggle recruiting the South.

 

[NoNC4Tubs]

It's hard to get excited for a 2026 commit esp. in today's landscape, but if he sticks, this is by no means a small feat for DeBoer and staff! Barney is 5-star material and will likely earn it by next year. Taking an elite player from Georgia's backyard is no easy task. GOAT had success in the Peach State, and I see no reason for CKD not to either. I think we can safely put to rest the ongoing joke that DeBoer and staff will struggle recruiting the South.

i agree!

2026 is a loooonnnng ways off.

 

[Bamabuzzard]

The world may come to an end by 2026. Too far away for me to get excited.

 

[TiderJack]

i agree!

2026 is a loooonnnng ways off.

I just saw where it appears the early signing period will be moved up to June starting with the 2026 class so at least it will get here several months earlier than it is now.

 

[BamaMoon]

3-2-1 before Georgia offers?

 

[dtgreg]

I just saw where it appears the early signing period will be moved up to June starting with the 2026 class so at least it will get here several months earlier than it is now.

Link, please?

 

[TiderJack]

Link, please?

https://footballscoop.com/news/college-football-moving-closer-to-potential-june-signing-period-earlier-december-dates

 

[dtgreg]

https://footballscoop.com/news/college-football-moving-closer-to-potential-june-signing-period-earlier-december-dates

Thanks! I apologize if it was in BAMANEWS. I haven't been keeping up

 

[sanjosecrimson]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1794436803362959374

I mentioned when Jefferson committed it was a big steal from Tennessee and he was better than his rankings. He certainly proved that! Outstanding baseball player as well. Just an absolute stud. He and Rico will soon be on campus, I don't think the casual Bama fans realize these two gems.

 

[jjv0004]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1794436803362959374

I mentioned when Jefferson committed it was a big steal from Tennessee and he was better than his rankings. He certainly proved that! Outstanding baseball player as well. Just an absolute stud. He and Rico will soon be on campus, I don't think the casual Bama fans realize these two gems.

I think our current group of wide receivers is lacking compared to most of the Saban era so I hope you are correct and a couple of these freshman pop.

 

[The Ols]

I think our current group of wide receivers is lacking compared to most of the Saban era so I hope you are correct and a couple of these freshman pop.

Anderson and Odom are a great start!!!

 

[Bamabuzzard]

I still say don't sleep on K Law. I have a feeling he is going to have a "Deebo Samuels" type of year.