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Alabama lands commitment from 2027 in-state defensive lineman
TL;DR
Alabama football has secured a commitment from 2027 defensive lineman Avrian 'AJ' Pauley, who stands 6-foot-5 and weighs 255 pounds. Pauley chose Alabama over offers from Florida State, Michigan, and Ole Miss after attending the Crimson Tide's 'A-Day' spring scrimmage.
Only hours following the program's annual "A-Day" spring scrimmage, Alabama football has reportedly landed an in-state commitment from 2027 defensive lineman Avrian "AJ" Pauley, per Rivals’ Hayes Fawcett.
Pauley is an extremely talented lineman that serves as an excellent addition to Alabama’s 2027 recruiting class. At 6-foot-5, 255 pounds, Pauley chose the Crimson Tide over Florida State, Michigan, and Ole Miss, per Fawcett, as the lineman could quickly prove to be an excellent fit on the Alabama defense in 2027.
Pauley was in attendance for the Crimson Tide’s annual “A-Day” event in Tuscaloosa as well, as the rising star has officially decided to play at Alabama during his freshman campaign in 2027.
Pauley is currently ranked as the No. 64 defensive lineman and the No. 539 overall player from the class of 2027, per the 247Sports Composite rankings. He is ranked as the No. 21 overall prospect out of Alabama as well where the Mobile native attends McGill Toolen High School.
Alabama continues to target a plethora of talent from the class of 2027, as Pauley has become the latest to commit to the Crimson Tide.
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This article originally appeared on Roll Tide Wire: 2027 defensive lineman Avrian Pauley commits to Alabama football
Q&A
Who is Avrian 'AJ' Pauley and what are his stats?
Avrian 'AJ' Pauley is a 6-foot-5, 255-pound defensive lineman from Mobile, Alabama, currently ranked as the No. 64 defensive lineman and No. 539 overall player in the 2027 class.
Which schools did AJ Pauley choose Alabama over?
AJ Pauley chose Alabama over offers from Florida State, Michigan, and Ole Miss.
What impact could AJ Pauley have on Alabama's defense in 2027?
As a highly regarded recruit, AJ Pauley is expected to be a strong addition to Alabama's defense, potentially making an immediate impact during his freshman year in 2027.
