One of the top defenders in the state of Alabama is off the board.

Pike Road linebacker Braylon Outlaw announced his commitment to Tennessee on Friday afternoon, adding to the program’s growing 2026 class of recruits.

The three-star prospect picked Tennessee over other offers that included Michigan, Ole Miss, Oregon, Missouri and South Carolina.

According to 247Sports, Outlaw is the 25th-ranked player in the state of Alabama’s 2026 class and the 62nd-ranked linebacker prospect in the country.

The Pike Road standout will join Hoover defensive lineman Tyson Bacon as part of the 2026 recruiting class for Tennessee.

Outlaw finished the regular season with 86 tackles (48 solo), two tackles for loss, two passes defended and an interception; he also ran for two touchdowns.

Pike Road finished its season 7-3 overall and 6-0 in Class 6A, Region 2 to claim the region title. The Patriots will host Bessemer City in the first round of the Class 6A playoffs on Friday.