Alabama defensive back commit Brian Branch has flipped his pledge ... from the Under Armour All-America Game to the All-American Bowl this upcoming January.

The four-star safety from Tyrone (Ga.) Sandy Creek joins Quandarrius Robinson, Will Anderson, and Malachi Moore as the current members of the Crimson Tide's 2020 class that are committed to play in the game.

The All-American Bowl will take place on Jan. 4, 2020, live on NBC at 12 p.m. CT.

Being selected for the game is considered high school football's greatest honor via the All-American Bowl website:

"Selection as an All-American is extremely uncommon, reserved for only the best 100 football players in the country. However, the roster does not begin and end with just 100.The year-round selection process creates a significant communal impact, with nomination announcements in the spring and celebratory selection events in the fall."

Branch committed to Alabama back in April over Oklahoma and Tennessee.

The 6-foot, 182-pounder is rated the No. 5 safety and the No. 110 overall player in the country, per the industry-generated 247Sports Composite Rankings.

247Sports compares the Peach State standout to former Alabama star Eddie Jackson.

Has a muscled, but lean build. Possesses, long, developed arms with room to add weight in his midsection and lower body. An all-around skilled football player who effects the game in all three phases. Has a dynamic, playmaking presence in the back half, showing the ability to read routes and the quarterback in jumping routes and making plays on the ball. Closes quickly in defending underneath routes. A skilled receiver who has Power Five talent at that position, as well. Has strong ball skills with the ability to track over his shoulder and pluck the ball out of the air. Shows ability in the open field, with speed and change of direction whether it's as a receiver, on special teams or on interception returns. Can continue improving his take-on skills and form as a tackler as he tends to grab and sling at times. Projects as a multi-year starter at the Power Five level with the upside of developing into an all-league performer and high round NFL Draft pick (via Charles Power).

As for his recruitment, Branch maintains a firm pledge to the Crimson Tide. He has remained open to taking visits elsewhere, including an official visit to Georgia Tech last month.

"My commitment is solid," he recently told BamaOnLine.

Branch took two visits to Tuscaloosa in the month of June. He plans to return to the Capstone several more times, including an official visit scheduled for the LSU game this November.

The Georgia native is one of four defensive backs currently in the Tide's 2020 class. The others are: Malachi Moore, Jahquez Robinson and Javier Morton. Bama remains after several defensive backs in the cycle, including Kristian Story, Xavion Alford, Joel Williams, Nadab Joseph, Antonio Johnson, and Elias Ricks, among others.

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