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Alabama Lands 2027 In-State DL AJ Pauley on A-Day

The pledge gives Alabama its only defensive piece in a 2027 class still No. 48 in 247Sports’ rankings.

Overview

  • Pauley, who attended Alabama’s A-Day on Saturday, announced his commitment on social media hours after the spring scrimmage.
  • The Mobile native from McGill-Toolen is a 6-foot-5, 255-pound, three-star prospect ranked No. 64 at defensive line and No. 21 in Alabama by the 247Sports Composite.
  • He chose the Crimson Tide over reported Power Five offers that included Michigan, Florida State, Ole Miss, Florida, Tennessee, and West Virginia.
  • The commitment makes Pauley the fourth member of Alabama’s 2027 class and its only defensive commit at this stage.
  • Alabama’s class features earlier pledges from QB Trent Seaborn and tight ends Colt Lumpris and Oakley Keegan, underscoring how A-Day also serves as a key recruiting showcase.