HUNTSVILLE, Ala. -- The University of Alabama had everything Grant Hill was looking for, and most importantly, the Crimson Tide coaching staff showed him that he was a priority for their 2013 class.

With that in mind, why wait?

Hill didn't wait. The Huntsville, Ala., offensive lineman called Alabama head coach Nick Saban on Tuesday to give his verbal pledge to the Crimson Tide.

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