Four-star QB Tyson, Bear Bryant's grandson, commits to Alabama

[April 06, 2018]    Paul Tyson, a four-star quarterback recruit and a grandson of legendary coach Bear Bryant, committed to Alabama on Thursday.

Tyson, a junior at Hewitt-Trussville in Trussville, Ala., announced the decision on Twitter, sending out a photo of him with Nick Saban and writing, "I felt the same calling that my Great Grandfather had when he was asked to come home. Alabama is home and that's where I (sic) am want to spend my college career."

Tyson threw for 3,392 yards, 36 touchdowns and four interceptions last season as his team reached the Class 7A state quarterfinals. The 6-foot-4, 217-pounder is considered a top-10 quarterback in his class.

Bryant coached Alabama for 25 seasons, winning a record six national titles, a mark that Saban tied with the Tide's overtime victory over the Georgia Bulldogs in January. Bryant also claimed 13 SEC titles while going 232-46-9 overall.

--Field Level Media

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