Alabama reached into the state of Georgia and landed one of the Peach State's best.

Will Anderson committed to the Crimson Tide on Monday afternoon after a recent visit to Tuscaloosa.

The four-star weak-side defensive end from Hampton (Ga.) Dutchtown chose the Crimson Tide over Auburn, Georgia Tech and LSU, among others.

Earlier this month, Anderson told BamaOnLine that Alabama led for him.

“They’re high on my list,” Anderson told BOL ahead of the weekend visit to Tuscaloosa. “They’re definitely in my top three; I’d say they’re No. 1. Then it’s Georgia Tech (2) and LSU (3). They’re really high on my list right now. Coach Sal (Sunseri) does a great job recruiting me, Coach (Charles) Kelly always stay in touch with me, me and Coach (Nick) Saban have talked. It’s always been great love every time I go down there.”

It’s Charles Kelly that recruits the elite defender’s area. He and outside linebackers coach Sal Sunseri connected with the new Tide commit.

“With Coach Sal, what stands out to me most is how bad he wants to coach me,” Anderson said. “I really appreciate that because from just me searching up on his history and getting to know him, I feel like he really wants what’s best for me and really wants to see me grow. I think that’s kind of what I need in my life, a coach that wants to see me grow on the next level. With him, I just think he has the best intentions for me to help me get to the next level that I want to be on.”

Ultimately, the opportunity at Alabama, to play under Nick Saban and Sunseri, is what has the Tide winning out.

“I know if I go there I’ll be taken care of like family. That’s one thing I’m really big on, a family,” Anderson said. “I think I fit their scheme really well. I think I can help make an impact on the team and Coach Sal can bring what more that’s in me out of me. I really know that I can get my degree. Coach Saban is really big on getting an education before you even go anywhere. I’m most definitely going to get my degree in three or four years. Just the atmosphere of the school is crazy wow. It’s just an environment I want to be around.”

At 6-foot-3, 233 pounds, Anderson is rated the No. 5 weak-side defensive end and the No. 91 overall player in the country, per the industry-generated 247Sports Composite Rankings.

247Sports’ compares the Georgia ‘backer to former Alabama star Tim Williams.

“Lighter, undersized defensive end built more in the mold of a linebacker. Compensates for size with rare pass-rush instincts and traits. Shows basketball open court quickness in space as a pass rusher. Can extend his arms and control offensive linemen. Plays bigger than his size. Has a nasty inside rip move. Eats up grass quickly in space. Shows first-step quickness you want out of an undersized pass rusher. Will need to show the ability to anchor against runs at him. Has some frame limitations. Has some bust potential due to size but also has upside to be an early round draft pick due to pass rush traits.”

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