Garror Sets Alabama High School Career Sack Record
Vigor defender Jabarrius Garror passed Cole McConathy's 63-sack mark in a 37-7 first-round state playoff win over Valley.
Updated on Nov. 7, 2026 in Football
Vigor's Jabarrius Garror set Alabama's all-time high school sack record with 64.5 career sacks during a 37-7 first-round state playoff win over Valley. He broke the 63-sack mark set by Cole McConathy between 2021 and 2023.
Why it matters
The record marks a milestone for one of Alabama's most decorated prep defensive players and underscores the depth of talent recruited from the state's high schools. Garror's college commitment and national ranking make him a notable recruit for programs competing for top edge rushers.
Garror recorded 18.5 sacks this season and finished with 64.5 career sacks, ahead of McConathy's 63. MaxPreps listed 279 career tackles and 115.5 tackles for loss before the game.
The players
Jabarrius Garror
A Vigor High School defensive lineman and four-star prospect rated the 14th edge rusher in the state by 247Sports, who has 30 college offers and a verbal commitment to Texas.
Cole McConathy
A former Spanish Fort High School defensive standout whose 63-sack state record between 2021 and 2023 was the benchmark Garror surpassed.
The details
Garror recorded sacks during Vigor's 37-7 win over Valley in a first-round state playoff game. The career total was tallied across his high school years and this season, breaking the state's all-time record set between 2021 and 2023.
Timeline
Between 2021 and 2023: McConathy sets the former 63-sack state record.
Friday, November 6, 2026: Garror sets the record in Vigor's 37-7 playoff win.
Before the 2026 season: Garror makes a hard verbal commitment to Texas.
Season Trajectory
Garror's record breaks the state benchmark set by McConathy in the years immediately before, reshaping the reference point for Alabama's high school sack leaders. The milestone arrives during the state playoffs, adding a postseason marker to a career that has already drawn heavy college recruiting attention.
The record places Garror among the state's most productive pass rushers for fantasy-style and recruiting-board comparisons. Fans tracking Texas recruiting classes can follow his progress as he moves toward enrollment.
The takeaway
Garror's record shows how a single high school career can set a benchmark that stands for years before being broken. Readers following Alabama prep football can watch how his commitment shapes the next generation of edge-rusher recruiting.
Further reading
For more on the state's prep gridiron scene, see Football coverage.
