2027 Three-Star, In-State Offensive Lineman Commits to Alabama

Alabama adds another in-state lineman to its 2027 recruiting class, with Arab, Alabama, native Stafford Willis committing to the Crimson Tide, he announced on the Beyond the Blitz Facebook channel.

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Willis, who plays for Arab High School, chose the Crimson Tide over the Virginia Tech Hokies, the South Carolina Gamecocks, the UCLA Bruins, and the Virginia Cavaliers. He's a 6-foot-5, 290-pound offensive lineman, rated as a three-star by Rivals and 247 Sports. He's the No. 1,306 overall prospect in the 2027 recruiting class, the No. 103 offensive tackle, and the No. 52 player in the state of Alabama, according to the Rivals Industry ranking. While he is listed as an offensive tackle, Alabama appears to be viewing him as an interior offensive lineman.

Alabama offensive line coach Adrian Klemm was his primary recruiter, with Willis picking up an offer from the Crimson Tide on June 9. He made two visits to the Crimson Tide, with his first to Tuscaloosa coming on April 1, and his official visit being on June 19. He also took official visits to South Carolina, UCLA, Virginia, and Virginia Tech.

Willis is Alabama's X commitment in the 2027 recruiting class, which is now ranked X, according to Rivals:

Five-Star QB Elijah Haven
Four-Star RB Nigel Newkirk
Four-Star QB Trent Seaborn
Three-Star RB Tai Phillips
Three-Star CB Darrius White
Three-Star DL AJ Pauley
Three-Star TE Michael Nnabuife
Three-Star Edge Tyler Younger
Three-Star OL Stafford Willis
Three-Star TE Oakley Keegan
Kicker Luke Cody

Wyatt Fulton is the Tide 100.9 DME and Brand Manager, primarily covering Alabama Crimson Tide football and men's basketball. For more Crimson Tide coverage, follow Wyatt on X (Formerly known as Twitter) at @FultonW_.