Alabama's latest football commitments rank among the most impressive in the Nick Saban era, which obviously is saying something.
Twin brothers Tommy and James Brockermeyer, the nation's top offensive tackle and top center prospect, respectively, in the 247Sports.com composite rankings, announced nonbinding pledges Friday to the Crimson Tide. They are the sons of Blake Brockermeyer, a 1994 All-American tackle with the Texas Longhorns who became a first-round draft pick of the NFL's expansion Carolina Panthers in 1995 and started for both the Panthers (1995-98) and the Chicago Bears (1999-2001).
The Brockermeyer twins are from Fort Worth, Texas, and selected Alabama over Auburn, LSU and Texas. They took unofficial visits to Alabama and Auburn in early February.
Both Brockermeyers made their announcements via Twitter with "Committed" messages followed by "Roll Tide" references.
Tommy, a 6-foot-6, 283-pounder who missed his junior season at All Saints Episcopal due to a labrum injury, is the nation's No. 5 overall prospect. James, a 6-3, 273-pounder, is the No. 188 overall prospect.
The twins have an older brother, Luke, who is a redshirt sophomore linebacker for the Longhorns and played in two games last season.
Alabama now has 14 commitments for the 2021 cycle and vaulted to sixth in the 247Sports.com team rankings, trailing the top five of Ohio State, North Carolina, Tennessee, LSU and Oregon.
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Tommy Brockermeyer
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