Alabama is among four-star defensive end Vernon Broughton's top six schools.

The 6-foot-5, 286-pound product of Houston (Texas) Cy Ridge released his finalists earlier this week. Other programs in the fold include Arkansas, LSU, Ohio State, Texas and Texas A&M.

UA defensive coordinator Pete Golding was in at Cy Ridge earlier this spring to evaluate Broughton.

The four-star defensive lineman has four official visits left after using his first to take an in-depth look at Texas on May 3. Ohio State is guaranteed to get one. As for the other three, that's up in the air.

The Tide has a pair of defensive linemen committed already in Jayson Jones and Jah-Marien Latham.

Broughton is rated the No. 5 defensive tackle and the No. 70 overall player, per the industry-generated 247Sports Composite.

A decision is expected before the beginning of his senior season.

247Sports' Gabe Brooks breaks down Broughton's skillset:

"Big-bodied defensive lineman with potential to fit multiple positions depending on scheme. Broad-shouldered and possesses terrific height. College-ready size with frame space to easily get north of 300 pounds with good weight. Has predominantly played four-man end, but likely best fits four-man tackle or odd-front end in college. Flashes impressive quickness off the ball relative to size. Solid tackler who wraps and drives. Shows noticeable close-quarters power on tape. Active defender with a high motor. Engaged and aware vs. the run. Athletic enough to track down plays from behind in backside situations. Does a great job minding pad level and playing with leverage. Shows a promising inside spin move, but will need to expand pass-rushing repertoire. Can improve arm extension and consistency with hands, in both placement and violence. Athletic build for his size, but a bit top-heavy. Power 5 starter and potential all-conference player who should hear his name called in the NFL Draft."

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