The future of Alabama’s special teams looks to be in good hands as specialist Gabriel Pugh has announced his commitment to the Crimson Tide.

While Mississippi State had spent time recruiting the Tuscaloosa native, the opportunity to join the Alabama football program won out in the end for Pugh. According to Rubio Long Snapping, Pugh previously ranked among the top 12 long snapper prospects in the nation for 2017. The service’s website lists Pugh as a five-star prospect for 2019.

The 6-foot-5, 275-pound Tuscaloosa native announced his commitment to the Tide with the following message on Twitter:

Here is a review of Gabriel Pugh via Rubio Long Snapper founder, Chris Rubio: