After Caleb Cunningham’s decommitment from Alabama’s 2025 football recruiting class, the Crimson Tide’s wide receiver group for that class now stands with just one committed player: Lotzeir Brooks. While Cunningham was widely regarded as the top prospect in Alabama’s 2025 class, Brooks is far from a consolation prize. In fact, he is a record-breaking wide receiver with an impressive high school career and potential to make an immediate impact at the collegiate level.
Brooks, a 5-foot-9, 170-pound wide receiver from Millville, New Jersey, has already etched his name into the record books. He holds the state records for touchdown receptions (65) and receiving yards (4,514), accomplishments that highlight his dynamic skill set and ability to dominate the game. In 2024, Brooks caught 48 passes for 1,159 yards and 14 touchdowns, also contributing two rushing touchdowns. His explosive ability was showcased in games where he eclipsed 200 yards receiving, including impressive performances against teams like Holy Spirit and Mainland.
Throughout his high school career at Millville High School, Brooks has been known for his versatility and playmaking ability. Head coach Humberto Ayala utilized him not just as a traditional wide receiver, but also as a shifty, dynamic offensive weapon, akin to NFL stars like Deebo Samuel. Brooks has a knack for making defenders miss and creating big plays in both the air and on the ground. Whether it’s catching passes down the field or taking handoffs in the open field, he has consistently demonstrated his ability to break away for big gains.
Brooks’s commitment to Alabama came on April 13, 2023, after Nick Saban’s staff had already shown significant interest. Despite the change in Alabama’s coaching staff, Brooks remained high on the Crimson Tide’s recruiting board, even though he was not initially offered by Kalen DeBoer’s previous staff at Washington. His commitment is a testament to the new staff’s vision and faith in his abilities. Brooks is not a player who will shy away from competition. According to Ayala, Brooks is a quiet competitor with a strong drive to succeed. “He’s going to compete. That’s all he knows to do,” Ayala said.
Brooks’s competitive nature is part of what makes him so intriguing to Alabama’s coaching staff. With the departure of Cunningham, the Tide still has a wide receiver with the talent and work ethic to thrive in the SEC. As Alabama looks to reload its receiving corps for the 2025 season, the combination of Brooks and other high-profile recruits like Ryan Williams gives Alabama fans reason to be excited about the future of the position. The staff’s plan for Brooks, according to Ayala, is to use him as a key piece alongside players like Williams to create a dynamic, explosive offense. Brooks’s ability to contribute immediately could be a key factor in how Alabama’s wide receiver unit develops over the next few seasons.
Although Cunningham’s flip to Ole Miss was a disappointment for Alabama, Lotzeir Brooks is still an outstanding addition to the 2025 class. His skill set, work ethic, and competitive drive make him one of the most exciting wide receiver prospects in the nation. With Brooks in the fold, Alabama’s receiving group in 2025 remains in excellent shape, and his potential for success on the field is enormous.
