Alabama’s five-star quarterback commit is in the running for a national award.

Bryce Young is one of three finalists for Gatorade national player of the year, it was announced Friday.

Young, who was named the Gatorade player of the year for California, threw for 4,528 yards in 14 games this season and accounted for 68 total touchdowns while leading California powerhouse Mater Dei to the state finals.

The other two finalists for the award are Ohio State wide receiver commit Julian Fleming and LSU tight end commit Arik Gilbert.

Matt Zenitz is an Alabama and Auburn reporter for the Alabama Media Group. Follow him on Twitter @mzenitz.