Alabama has landed its third commitment of the week in 2017 three-star center Galin Smith of Clinton (Miss.).

The Tide staff was looking for size, and got it in the 6-foot-10, 220-pounder, as he chose Bama over LSU, UAB, SMU and Tulane, among others.

"Just how well I can see myself fitting into Coach Avery's (Johnson) system," Smith told BamaOnLine of why he committed. "As well as the academic support and family atmosphere that is present."

Smith officially visited Tuscaloosa in September for the Kent State game.

"It was definitely on my visit when I knew," he said of when he decided on Alabama.

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Johnson likes what Smith brings to the table

“He loves my motor and the qualities that a lot of players don't have,” Smith said.

When Smith told the staff he wanted to commit before his announcement on Friday, the Bama head coach couldn't contain his excitement.

"Coach Avery and his wife were on FaceTime dancing and yelling Roll Tide," Smith said.

Earlier in September, the Tide sent Johnson and assistants Antoine Pettway and John Pelphrey to see the Magnolia State product, clearly prioritizing the big man.

Smith is rated the No. 23 center and the No. 192 overall player in the country, per the industry-generated 247Sports Composite. He was trending to Alabama at 100 percent on the 247Sports Crystal Ball.

The commitment gives Alabama the No. 22 class in the nation, per the 247Sports Team Rankings.

Smith plans to sign in November.

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