Hale Hentges gives verbal to Alabama

Helias High School (Jefferson City, MO) tight end Hale Hentges has given his verbal commitment to the University of Alabama for 2015.

After much deliberation and prayer, I have decided to play football at The University of Alabama! #RollTide
— Hale Hentges (@HaHentges) May 26, 2014

Hentges, who stands 6-foot-6 and tops the scale at 230-pounds, selected the Crimson Tide over the likes of Auburn, Florida State, and Ohio State. Hentges is the first 'Bama commitment from the state of Missouri during the Nick Saban era.

Saban adds a new state to the board with commit from TE Hale Hentges. First Missourian of the Saban era http://t.co/Zy33mups3K
— Andrew Gribble (@Andrew_Gribble) May 26, 2014

Listed as a four-star prospect per the 247Spors composite rating system, Hentges becomes the 16th Alabama verbal commitment in respect to the 2015 signing class.