James Brockermeyer

James Brockermeyer
Brockermeyer in 2026
No. 64 – Philadelphia Eagles
PositionCenter
Roster statusPractice squad
Personal information
Born (2002-06-24) June 24, 2002 (age 24)
Listed height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Listed weight298 lb (135 kg)
Career information
High schoolAll Saints Episcopal (Fort Worth, Texas)
CollegeAlabama (2021–2023)
TCU (2024)
Miami (FL) (2025)
NFL draft2026: undrafted
Career history
* Offseason or practice squad member only
Awards and highlights
Stats at Pro Football Reference

James Brockermeyer (born June 24, 2002) is an American professional football center for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Alabama Crimson Tide, the TCU Horned Frogs and the Miami Hurricanes. He was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Falcons in 2026.

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.

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. After the conclusion of the 2023 season, Brockermeyer entered his name into the NCAA transfer portal.

TCU

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

Miami

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

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand spanWingspan40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard split20-yard shuttleThree-cone drillVertical jumpBroad jumpBench 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

Atlanta Falcons

Brockermeyer was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Atlanta Falcons after the conclusion of the 2026 NFL draft. On August 30, 2026, Brockermeyer was waived by the Falcons as a part of final roster cuts; he was re-signed to the team's practice squad the next day. On September 21, Brockermeyer was released.

Philadelphia Eagles

On October 7, 2026, Brockermeyer signed with the Philadelphia Eagles practice squad.

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.

References

  1. ↑ "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. ↑ McElhaney, Tori (May 7, 2026). "Atlanta Falcons sign 14 undrafted free agents". AtlantaFalcons.com. Atlanta Falcons. Retrieved May 8, 2026.
  16. ↑ "Atlanta Falcons release initial 2026 roster". AtlantaFalcons.com. Retrieved August 31, 2026.
  17. ↑ "Falcons announce initial 2026 practice squad". AtlantaFalcons.com. Retrieved September 1, 2026.
  18. ↑ Urben, Matt. "Falcons sign OL to practice squad, release promising UDFA center". FalconsWire.com. Retrieved September 22, 2026.
  19. ↑ Erby, Glenn. "Eagles sign OL James Brockermeyer to practice squad". EaglesWire.com. Retrieved October 8, 2026.
  20. ↑ Engel, Mac (October 31, 2025). "How TCU and a famed Fort Worth football family broke up over NIL money". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Retrieved December 10, 2025.
  21. ↑ Powers, Greg (July 22, 2020). "Tommy Brockermeyer and James Brockermeyer starting new legacy at Alabama". Dave Campbell's Texas Football. Retrieved December 10, 2025.
  22. ↑ VanHaaren, Tom; Hamilton, Gerry (July 17, 2020). "Highly touted Brockermeyer twins commit to Alabama Crimson Tide football". ESPN. Retrieved December 10, 2025.