Alabama Lands Commitment From Four-Star Cornerback

Four-star cornerback Nigel Knott from Madison, MS (Germantown) announced Monday via a Bleacher Report video that he has committed to Alabama.

He chose the Crimson Tide over Tennessee, Ole Miss, Mississippi State, Oregon, and Florida State.

Knott is the No. 4 cornerback in the country and No. 4 overall player from the state of Mississippi for the class of 2016, according to 247 Sports.

Alabama now has 17 commitments for 2016 with Knott on board.