One of many from the Lone Star State participating among the top quarterbacks in America this weekend at the Elite 11 Semifinals, four-star Jalen Hurts had some big news to share about his recruitment along the way.

The Channelview (Tex.) standout has committed to the University of Alabama, he announced.

The Crimson Tide offered shortly after national signing day 2015 and he visited Tuscaloosa in early April, naming Alabama as a favorite along with others in the SEC and Big 12.

Hurts, a dual-threat option long on record wanting to make a commitment before the beginning of his senior season, is likely the only quarterback prospect Nick Saban and company will take in the class of 2016. He is currently the No. 17 prospect at the position nationally.

BamaMag.com will have more on this breaking news.

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