The early signing period is upon us as the 2023 recruiting class puts pen to paper and makes their once-verbal commitments official. The Crimson Tide’s first national letter of intent signed is by four-star offensive lineman Olaus Alinen.
Alinen has been committed to Alabama since July of 2022 and has not wavered in his intent to play in Tuscaloosa.
He held offers from other prominent programs such as Georgia, Ohio State, Oregon and Miami. However, he was firm in wanting to be a member of the Crimson Tide and play under Nick Saban.
The 6-foot-6, 315-pound lineman is originally from Finland, but has been playing high school ball in Connecticut.
The Process Begins Here. @alinen_olaus #RollTide pic.twitter.com/Q4kgWwndSw
— Alabama Football (@AlabamaFTBL) December 21, 2022
Roll Tide Wire will continue to cover early signing day and which prospect will be joining the Crimson Tide.
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