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Ranked as a five-star recruit by On3, Yhonzae Pierre signed with Alabama coming out of Eufaula (Alabama) High School in the Class of 2023. He picked the Crimson Tide after turning down a long list of national offers. Pierre played in the All-American Bowl in San Antonio, Texas. He was coached by Ed Rigby at Eufaula High School, plus, he’s the cousin of former Alabama standout linebacker Courtney Upshaw.

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Alabama’s Bandit defensive end and Wolf linebacker positions are more interchangeable this year, meaning guys like Yhonzae Pierre, the Crimson Tide’s

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Former Alabama captain likes what he saw from Wolf linebacker group this spring

The 2026 NFL Draft is officially one week in the rearview mirror on Thursday. And, after three full days and more than 250 picks, ESPN and the NFL

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Arch Manning headlines ESPN Way-Too-Early 2027 NFL Mock Draft

The 2026 NFL Draft came to an end over the weekend, with 10 total Alabama players being selected across the 7-round event. That number included two

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Where Alabama players are being projected in way-too-early 2027 mock drafts

Over the next three days of the 2026 NFL draft, a theme will emerge. Commentators and teams will discuss how this year's class is thin and lacks the

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Arch Manning, Dante Moore headline 2026 NFL draft-eligible players who stayed in college

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Kalen DeBoer knew it was going to be hard, knew it was going to be challenging and knew that staying on the right side of the fan

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Alabama's Kalen DeBoer plans on 'being here for a while' and wasn't running away after just two years

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Alabama lost six defensive starters from last year’s team, and that total could have been higher, had some of the team’s fringe

Getting Hubbard, Pierre, Sabb back were some of Alabama's biggest recruiting wins

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Alabama’s Bandit position was one of the most impacted by offseason attrition, as its starter ran out of eligibility and its top

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Alabama has position flexibility at Bandit and Wolf spots, Kalen DeBoer says

The 2026 recruiting cycle came to a close earlier this month, meaning 32 high school prospects are now officially headed to the college ranks as a

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Breaking down which schools have signed the most 5-stars in the last four recruiting cycles

We’re less than a month away from spring practice, meaning it’s time to start getting familiar with the 2026 Alabama football roster. Over the next

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10 juniors to know on Alabama's 2026 roster

The one and only 15-day transfer portal window for this college football offseason has come and gone. The deadline for declaring for the 2026 NFL

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Top 10 returning players on 2026 Alabama roster

Alabama linebacker Yhonzae Pierre is officially returning for the 2026 football season, and the Crimson Tide’s top pass rusher will be wearing a new

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Alabama LB Yhonzae Pierre changing jersey numbers for 2026 season

Alabama linebacker Yhonzae Pierre will return to Tuscaloosa for his redshirt junior season, BamaOnLine has learned. Eligible for the 2026 NFL Draft,

Alabama LB Yhonzae Pierre expected to return for 2026 season

In years of doing Under the Hood it's rare that Oklahoma has had had an exact replica to go over in preparing for a highly-ranked matchup. But that's

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Under the Hood: Alabama CFP

The postseason is here for Alabama Football, having made the 12-team College Football Playoff field for the first time. The Crimson Tide finished the

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Ranking Alabama's top 10 players ahead of the College Football Playoff

After a week off it's time for almost undoubtedly the biggest test of the Sooners season. After last year's shocking win over Alabama the Sooners

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Under the Hood: Alabama

No. 4 Alabama won a slugfest of a game against LSU at home on Saturday night, beating the Tigers 20-9 for its eighth win in a row.  Here, we hand out

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Game Balls: No. 4 Alabama 20, LSU 9

Alabama has reached its second and final bye week in the 2025 season, holding a 7-1 (5-0 SEC) record in the midst of a 7-game winning streak that

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Ranking the top 10 Alabama players at the second bye week

Alabama’s Zabien Brown and Yhonzae Pierre each received additional weekly honors on Tuesday for their respective efforts in the Crimson Tide’s 37-20

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Alabama's Brown, Pierre earn national honors after Tennessee win

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. -- The Alabama pass rush erupted for its best game of the season against Tennessee on Saturday night. The Crimson Tide logged four

Alabama LBs Yhonzae Pierre and Noah Carter vs. Tennessee (Courtesy UA Athletics)

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Yhonzae Pierre highlighted as bright spot in 'inconsistent' Alabama pass rush

Now past the midpoint of the 2025 season, the grind is starting to take its toll.   For teams, coaches, and fans alike, motivation can fade, desire

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On3 Impact Rankings: The Top Risers from Week8

With everything from overtime thrillers to unexpected blowouts, the SEC delivered in Week 8. On Monday, the conference released its players of the

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SEC names Football Players of the Week after Week 8

Alabama's Zabien Brown and Yhonzae Pierre were each named the Southeastern Conference's Co-Defensive Players of the Week, the league office announced

Zabien Brown, Yhonzae Pierre recognized as SEC Players of the Week after Tennessee win

The grades are officially in for Alabama’s 37-20 win against Tennessee. It may not have been perfect on either side of the ball, but when the team

Third Saturday in October Report Card: Alabama earns its victory cigar

No. 6 Alabama picked up another win in its home stadium on Saturday night, knocking off rival Tennessee. The Crimson Tide beat the 11th-ranked

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Game Balls: No. 6 Alabama 37, No. 11 Tennessee 20

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Yhonzae Pierre entered the Third Saturday in October with one sack in 17 career appearances. That occurred in Alabama’s 38-14 win