Yhonzae Pierre

American college football linebacker

American Eufaula, Alabama, USA Libra 6' 3"

Quick Info

ProfessionAmerican college football linebacker
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth13/10/2004
Age22 years
BirthplaceEufaula, Alabama, USA
Zodiac SignLibra

Latest News about Yhonzae Pierre

24/10/2026

Pierre played a role in Alabama's 31-20 home win over Texas A&M during the 2026 season. He is listed as a senior linebacker who has recorded 3.5 sacks and an interception for the Crimson Tide this year.

12/01/2026

Yhonzae Pierre announced he would return to Alabama for the 2026 season rather than enter the NFL draft, with two seasons of eligibility remaining. He had emerged as the team's top pass rusher in 2025 and was viewed as a day-two prospect by CBS Sports analyst Matt Zenitz.

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Bio/Wiki

SummaryYhonzae Pierre is an American college football linebacker for the Alabama Crimson Tide. He was a highly rated edge rusher from Eufaula High School in the 2023 recruiting class and became Alabama's leading pass rusher in 2025.

Physical Stats & More

Height6' 3"
Weight248 lbs
Jersey Number42

Educational Qualification(s)

High SchoolEufaula High School
CollegeUniversity of Alabama

Relationships & More

RelativesCousin of former Alabama linebacker Courtney Upshaw

Family

RelativesCourtney Upshaw (cousin)

Career

Current TeamAlabama Crimson Tide
PositionLinebacker
RecruitmentSigned with Alabama as a highly rated recruit from Eufaula High School in the Class of 2023; rated a five-star edge rusher and the top recruit in Alabama that year
Highlights
  • Played in the All-American Bowl
  • Developed into a major pass rusher for Alabama
  • Returned to Alabama for the 2026 season
  • In 2025 led the team with 14.5 tackles for loss and 8 sacks, starting 12 games
  • Earned SEC Co-Defensive Player of the Week honors after a three-sack game against Tennessee in 2025
  • Switched jersey number from 42 to 0 ahead of 2026

Style Quotient

Playing StyleDefensive edge/linebacker with pass-rush ability and strong run-setting at the point of attack

Social Media

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Some Lesser Known Facts

1. From Eufaula, Alabama
2. Played high school football at Eufaula High School
3. Was a top recruit coming out of high school
4. Cousin of Courtney Upshaw
5. Was the top recruit in the state of Alabama in the 2023 class
6. Was the Tide's sack leader in 2025

Also born on 13 October

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