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JC Latham, five-star offensive tackle from IMG Academy, commits to Alabama

Alabama head coach Nick Saban yells to his team during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Western Carolina, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Alabama head coach Nick Saban yells to his team during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Western Carolina, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt) Alabama head coach Nick Saban yells to his team during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Western Carolina, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

By David Paschall 1 min read

Alabama landed its first five-star commitment of college football’s 2021 recruiting cycle Friday afternoon, receiving a nonbinding pledge from IMG Academy offensive tackle JC Latham.

The 6-foot-6, 305-pounder played in Wisconsin as a sophomore before competing last season in Bradenton, Florida, where he helped IMG to a 9-1 record. Latham announced his decision via a Twitter video and picked the Crimson Tide over scholarship offers from LSU and Ohio State.

Latham is the No. 5 offensive tackle nationally and the No. 17 overall prospect in the 247Sports.com composite rankings. He is the seventh commitment in Alabama’s 2021 class, which has five four-star recruits.

Alabama has signed at least one five-star prospect every year since 2008.

Contact David Paschall at dpaschall@timesfreepress.com or 423-757-6524. Follow him on Twitter @DavidSPaschall.

photo JC Latham