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Shown here at Georgia, Jonathan Taylor (94) signed with Alabama now (photo courtesy 247Sports).

TUSCALOOSA, Alabama - Alabama signed former Georgia defensive tackle Jonathan Taylor, one of eight midyear enrollees for the Crimson Tide.

Alabama issued a statement on the signing of Taylor. This comes from University spokesperson Deborah Lane.

Taylor was dismissed from Georgia after a charge of felony aggravated assault and family violence last July. He also was charged with theft by deception for double-cashing meal reimbursement checks earlier this spring.

Taylor, a 6-foot-4, 350-pound nose tackle, played his sophomore season at Copiah-Lincoln Community College in Mississippi.

"Jonathan Taylor was admitted to The University of Alabama following the same procedures that the UA Admissions office uses to evaluate any student who has dealt with legal issues. The admissions process includes representatives from academic, legal, student affairs, student conduct, UAPD and counseling. Athletics is not involved in the admissions process. Taylor's continued enrollment depends on his ability to fulfill all requirements the University has specifically mandated for him during his time as a UA student."

AL.com is attempting to reach head coach Nick Saban for comment.