Alabama football lands commitment from Finnish offensive tackle Olaus Alinen

Alabama soccer has its second four-star class of 2023 offensive sort out commit.

Olaus Alinen, the No. 122 recruit within the nation in line with the 247Sports Composite, dedicated to Alabama over Miami, Georgia, Ohio State, and Oregon Friday.

“Let’s get to work. Let’s win some extra championships and hold the dynasty going,” Alinen stated on CBS Sports activities HQ. “Roll Tide.”

Alinen is a Finland native who moved to Connecticut forward of his junior season, in line with 247Sports. The Loomis Chaffee College star’s father, Klaus Alinen, performed in NFL Europe. 

Alinen, 6-foot-6, 315 kilos, joins Northridge and Tuscaloosa native Wilkin Formby as the primary offensive line commits. He is the 14th commit and will transfer Alabama into the highest 10 of the recruiting rankings.

Alinen took official visits to all 5 finalists in June, and Alabama was the second journey. He’s the No. 14 offensive sort out within the nation.

Alinen cited the Crimson Tide’s historical past of growing gamers as a part of his motive for selecting the crew. 

“Alabama’s program is essentially the most confirmed one on the market,” Alinen stated. “It was my dream college once I began following faculty soccer.”

New Alabama offensive line coach Eric Wolford was the first recruiter. Nick Saban praised the coach’s efforts a number of occasions at SEC Media Days on Tuesday. 

Jerell Rushin is a recruiting reporter for the Tuscaloosa Information and the USA TODAY Community. Attain him at jrushin@gannett.com and comply with him on Twitter at @JerellRushin_.