Punter Mike Bernier will walk on at the University of Alabama. He made the announcement via Twitter.

Bernier is transferring from Eastern Illinois where he averaged 37.7 yards per punt in 2015, starting all 12 games. He’s originally from Bob Jones High School in Madison, Alabama.

Bernier was rated the No. 13 punter in the country coming out of high school. He averaged 43 yards per punt.

After originally committing to transfer to Jacksonville State, he fell in love with Alabama after a visit on March 11, according to 247Sports. Bernier ultimately elected to return to his home state.