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VanDarius Cowan Flips Commitment from FSU to Alabama: Details, Reaction

There's been a change of heart for 4-star outside linebacker VanDarius Cowan.

On Saturday, the linebacker from Palm Beach Gardens High School (Florida) announced on Twitter he will not be playing for the Florida State Seminoles but instead will be suiting up for head coach Nick Saban and the Alabama Crimson Tide.

Cowan provided a statement to explain his decision:

— VanDarius Cowan #8 (@vandarius98) April 9, 2016

Listed at 6'4" and 217 pounds, Cowan is the fifth-best outside linebacker in the 2017 class and the No. 17 prospect from the state of Florida.