Five-star RB flips commit from Auburn to Alabama

Alabama high school running back T.J. Yeldon announcing he has switched his non-binding verbal commitment from Auburn to Alabama. Yeldon, who will be an early enrollee next month, announced his verbal flip-flop via a statement:

“Over the last few weeks, I’ve really put a lot of time and thought into where I want to go to school and continue my football career. I am blessed to be in a situation where I have several great opportunities and I appreciate everyone involved who has helped me get to this point.

“I want to make an announcement so I can put this behind me and get to work on the things I need to do to prepare for college both athletically and academically. I am going to enroll at the University of Alabama in January.

“I have a lot of respect for Auburn, the coaches, and all of the people there, but at the end of the day I feel like the University of Alabama is the best situation and fit for me and my family. I am 100 percent confident with my final decision. I feel great about it and I’m excited to get started.”

Yeldon had originally given a verbal commit to Auburn in June.

If the verbal commitment holds, Yeldon would be a huge get for Nick Saban and his Tide coaching staff as Yeldon is a five-star prospect and rated as the No. 3 RB in the country by Rivals.com.