Alabama made a splash on the recruiting trail Wednesday, landing four-star offensive tackle and longtime Auburn Tigers pledge Javion Cohen.

"I feel inside that Alabama is the place for me," Cohen told BamaOnLine of why he committed. "Not only do they want you to accomplish your goals, but they want to make you into a great person in the process. That’s important to me."

The four-star lineman from Phenix City (Ala.) Central has been heavily considering the Crimson Tide in recent months despite a commitment to the Tigers.

“Basically told me the same thing he always tells me when I come into his office — I’ve got a full scholarship to play for him and he’s going to honor my scholarship,” Cohen said following a visit to Tuscaloosa for the LSU game last month. “He’ll take me whenever. Just to commit when I’m ready.”

Cohen was ready on Wednesday following an official visit to UA this past weekend.

“He just sat there and elaborated on the many tools and things I’d have at my use if I desired to go to the University of Alabama,” Cohen said of Saban's message on his official visit. “He just kept re-explaining to me and my parents about how it was more that just football. They’re there to help build young men. Winning just comes along with how well they do that. That was his most important thing — me becoming a young man and graduating in three years and developing into a good person in society. That really stuck out to me and my parents.”

Another big standout moment to Cohen on his visit was spending time with future teammate Evan Neal.

“Usually you come on a recruiting trip and recruits want to go out,” Cohen said. “I decided to stay in and stay in (Neal’s) dorm. We just sat down and talked about Bama football and what to expect when you get here. It was a real big eye-opener for me, giving me insight on what to expect when I get there. Also, sitting with Coach Flood in that meeting room, watching film. I loved that. I was just smiling and giggling the whole time. It was just so beautiful how comparative it was to my high school offense. I feel real confident being able to go in and run that offense.”

At 6-foot-5, 295 pounds, Cohen is rated the No. 27 offensive tackle and the No. 342 overall player in the country, per the industry-generated 247Sports Composite Rankings. Safeties coach Charles Kelly is credited with landing Cohen.

Here is 247Sports' evaluation of the new Tide pledge:

"Long, well-proportioned frame with room to grow. Athletic edge blocker with quickness and power in tight windows or in space. Strong lateral ability with some pop on contact. Aggressive nature with motor to occupy assignment through the whistle. Comfortable on the island with adequate anchor against power rushers. Transitions well vertically and as a puller. Can play through second level inside or out. Some position versatility. Strongside guard floor with blindside tackle ceiling. Fierce competitor with an edge. Room to improve technically, particularly with patience in pass protection. Relies on athleticism at times. Will need to continue to fill out and add strength at Power Five program before settling into contributing role. Could start at multiple positions before all is said and done, a move that should only increase pro football value."

The commitment gives the Tide the No. 1 class in the country, per the industry-generated 247Sports Composite Team Recruiting Rankings.

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