Alabama Flips Four-Star OT Bryson Cooley From LSU, Boosting 2026 Class
The 6-foot-7 Mississippi tackle gives Alabama needed depth with several offensive line starters expected to depart after 2025.
Overview
- Cooley signed with the Crimson Tide on Dec. 5 after initially pledging to LSU on July 4.
- He is ranked No. 218 overall and the No. 23 offensive tackle in 247Sports’ composite, measured at 6-foot-7 and 315 pounds.
- Alabama offered him on Feb. 12 and hosted an official visit from May 30 to June 2, according to 247Sports.
- His addition lifts Alabama’s 2026 haul to No. 4 nationally in the 247Sports composite team rankings.
- He becomes the fifth offensive line commit in the class, joining Chris Booker, Jared Doughty, Bear Fretwell and JUCO tackle Tyrell Miller.