Minkah Fitzpatrick, a 5-star recruit who has been committed to Alabama since last April, confirmed on Tuesday that he will sign with the Crimson Tide on Wednesday.

Fitzpatrick is ranked as the No. 30 overall player nationally, No. 5 cornerback and No. 1 prospect in New Jersey.

Alabama held off interest from Florida State, where Fitzpatrick took an official visit.

Braulio Perez of NJ.com was on hand covering a signing ceremony at St. Peter's Prep, where Fitzpatrick announced his intentions.

"He's going to Alabama," St. Peter's Prep head coach Rich Hansen told NJ.com. "I'm not sure why he didn't speak, but I'm sure he's a little beaten down by the process. I think he's tired and he just wants it over with. As far as I'm concerned, he's done.

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