He was a strong AU commit, to the point of tattooing AU on his arm. At the last minute, he realized AU was a armpit of football, would only be average at best. By coming to Bama, he would be in the NC hunt every year, would have the best coaching available, win the Buckus award, be best prepared for the pros.
All of which proved correct.

The bottom line is the barners are jealous Bama came into Auburn and signed him (and Evans) right from under their nose