Introducing the class: Anthony Averett 
January, 18, 2013
Jan 18
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By
Greg Ostendorf | ESPN.com
Editor's note: This is a series introducing Alabama's 2013 recruiting class that will run through signing day.
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. -- When ESPN 300 athlete Anthony Averett visited Tuscaloosa the first time for Alabama’s spring game in April, he knew where he wanted to go. In fact, he committed to the Crimson Tide during that weekend. The New Jersey native will be back on campus this weekend for his official visit. The 6-foot, 170-pound Averett is expected to start out at cornerback when he gets to Alabama.
Q: What made you commit to Alabama?
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. -- When ESPN 300 athlete Anthony Averett visited Tuscaloosa the first time for Alabama’s spring game in April, he knew where he wanted to go. In fact, he committed to the Crimson Tide during that weekend. The New Jersey native will be back on campus this weekend for his official visit. The 6-foot, 170-pound Averett is expected to start out at cornerback when he gets to Alabama.
Q: What made you commit to Alabama?
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