Brandon Kennedy gives verbal to Alabama

On the heels of SEC Media Days, which is essentially the "kickoff party" for the 2014 season, the Alabama Crimson Tide continue to build for 2015.

Brandon Kennedy, one of the most highly touted offensive lineman in the nation, has decided that he'll call the University of Alabama his home for the next few years.

New #Alabama commitment Brandon Kennedy has a 4.2 GPA and will enroll in January. @TideSports
— Andrew Bone (@AndrewJBone) July 18, 2014

Making his verbal commitment in the form of a press conference, Kennedy, the product of Wetumpka High School in Wetumpka, Alabama, selected the Crimson Tide over the Auburn Tigers.

#Alabama's offensive line class features the No.1, 2 and 11 offensive guards in the country. The are now joined by the No.1 center.
— Andrew Bone (@AndrewJBone) July 18, 2014

Listed as a four-star prospect per the 247Sports composite rating system, Kennedy stands 6-foot-2 and tops the scale at 295-pounds.

Joining Lester Cotton, Richie Petitbon, and Dallas Warmack, as noted in the "numbers game" mentioned in the above tweet, Kennedy is the fourth offensive lineman to give his verbal commitment to the Crimson Tide for 2015.

In respect to his overall status, Kennedy is the 20th commitment of said class.