2026 4-star CB Dorian Barney decommits from Alabama

Carrollton (Ga.) 2026 four-star cornerback Dorian Barney has decommitted from Alabama, according to On3’s Hayes Fawcett.

Barney had been committed to the Crimson Tide since May 19.

He is the nation’s No. 113 overall prospect in the 2026 cycle according to the On3 Industry Ranking — a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies. Barney ranks No. 11 among cornerbacks in the class and No. 12 in the state of Georgia.

“The whole staff wants me there and I feel comfortable,” Barney told On3 when he committed to Alabama in May.

“Why I chose them is because of the connections and the development,” he also shared. “They are developing players, they have developed them in the past and they will continue to do so in the upcoming years. Also, it is about the relationships that I have with all the coaches.” 

In addition to Alabama, Barney has taken multiple visits to Georgia, South Carolina and others.

Barney visited Texas A&M in October

The 6-foot-1 corner made his way over to College Station, Texas for the first time when Texas A&M beat LSU in late October.

“The atmosphere was insane,” Barney told On3. “The fans were going crazy the whole game and the stadium rocking. I really liked how the coaches welcomed me too. How they kept communicating with me throughout the whole day stood out to me.”

The Aggies are high on his list.

“I got to talk to coach Peterson, coach Elko and some other coaches. Their goal is to flip me they are going to Texas A&M is very high on my list and I think they will stay there too.”