James Brockermeyer

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James Brockermeyer
2026-0117 James Brockermeyer.jpeg
Brockermeyer in 2026
Atlanta Falcons
Position Center
Roster statusUndrafted free agent
Personal information
Born (2002-06-24) June 24, 2002 (age 23) [1]
Listed height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Listed weight298 lb (135 kg)
Career information
High school All Saints Episcopal (Fort Worth, Texas)
College
NFL draft 2026: undrafted
Career history
Awards and highlights

James Brockermeyer (born June 24, 2002) [1] is an American football center for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Alabama, TCU, and Miami.

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Early life

Brockermeyer attended high school at All Saints Episcopal School located in Fort Worth, Texas. Coming out of high school, he was rated as a four-star recruit, and the 32nd overall player in the State of Texas, where he committed to play college football for the Alabama Crimson Tide alongside his twin brother Tommy, over other offer from schools such as Auburn, LSU, and Texas. [2] [3]

College career

Alabama

During his three-year career at Alabama from 2021 through 2023, he played in 16 total games, while also utilizing a redshirt season. [4] [5] After the conclusion of the 2023 season, Brockermeyer entered his name into the NCAA transfer portal. [6]

TCU

Brockermeyer transferred to play for the TCU Horned Frogs. [7] During the 2024 season, he appeared in and started all 12 games for the Horned Frogs. [8] After the conclusion of the 2024 season, Brockermeyer once again entered his name into the NCAA transfer portal. [9]

Miami

Brockermeyer transferred to play for the Miami Hurricanes. [10] He entered the 2025 season as the Hurricanes' starting center. [11] For his performance during the 2025 season, Brockermeyer was named third-team all-ACC, while also being named a first-team All-American. [12] [13]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand spanWingspan 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 3 in
(1.91 m)		298 lb
(135 kg)		32 in
(0.81 m)		9+3⁄8 in
(0.24 m)		6 ft 6 in
(1.98 m)		5.31 s1.80 s3.01 s4.72 s7.98 s28.5 in
(0.72 m)		8 ft 5 in
(2.57 m)		26 reps
All values from Pro Day [14]

Personal life

Brockermeyer is the son of former NFL offensive tackle Blake Brockermeyer, and the twin brother of former five-star tackle Tommy Brockermeyer. He is also the brother of coach Luke Brockermeyer, and grandson of Kay Brockermeyer who played college football at Texas. [15] [16] [17]

References

  1. 1 2 "James Brockermeyer Center Miami NFL Draft Profile". nfldraftbuzz.com. Retrieved December 19, 2025.
  2. ↑ Gosset, Brian (July 17, 2020). "Will Fort Worth area's top linemen, twin brothers, follow family's path to Texas?". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Retrieved December 10, 2025.
  3. ↑ Zenitz, Matt (July 18, 2020). "What Alabama is getting with Brockermeyer twins". AL.com. Retrieved December 10, 2025.
  4. ↑ Donaldson, Maxwell (April 5, 2024). "Alabama football James Brockermeyer talks about Jalen Milroe cadence, the two's connection". The Tuscaloosa News. Retrieved December 10, 2025.
  5. ↑ Grubbs, Grant. "TCU transfer, former Alabama center James Brockermeyer commits to Miami". On3.com. Retrieved December 10, 2025.
  6. ↑ Stahl, Matt. "Alabama center James Brockermeyer enters transfer portal: Reports". AL.com. Retrieved December 10, 2025.
  7. ↑ Alvarez, Nick. "DeBoer addresses transfer of James Brockermeyer, future of Alabama's center position". AL.com. Retrieved December 10, 2025.
  8. ↑ McPherson, Jordan. "30 key Miami Hurricanes for 2025 season: James Brockermeyer UM's latest transfer center". Miami Herald. Retrieved December 10, 2025.
  9. ↑ Smoot, Brody (December 20, 2024). "Former Alabama OL enters transfer portal for 2nd time after All-Conference season". Touchdown Alabama. Retrieved December 10, 2025.
  10. ↑ "How Hurricanes new center James Brockermeyer learned UM's offense so quickly". Orlando Sentinel. March 5, 2025. Retrieved December 10, 2025.
  11. ↑ "James Brockermeyer on Miami Hurricanes O-Line: 'Good First Step, But More to Do'". On3.com. Retrieved December 10, 2025.
  12. ↑ Nagel, Cody; Bahns, Carter. "CBS Sports' 2025 College Football All-America Team: Postseason picks for the best at every position". CBS Sports. Retrieved December 10, 2025.
  13. ↑ Sandle, Justice. "Miami Sets Program Record With All-ACC Team Selections". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved December 10, 2025.
  14. ↑ "James Brockermeyer College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved April 1, 2026.
  15. ↑ Engel, Mac. "How TCU and a famed Fort Worth football family broke up over NIL money". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Retrieved December 10, 2025.
  16. ↑ Powers, Greg (July 22, 2020). "Tommy Brockermeyer and James Brockermeyer starting new legacy at Alabama". Dave Campbell's Texas Football. Retrieved December 10, 2025.
  17. ↑ VanHaaren, Tom; Hamilton, Gerry. "Highly touted Brockermeyer twins commit to Alabama Crimson Tide football". ESPN. Retrieved December 10, 2025.
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