ESPN 150 defensive end DeMarcus Walker (Jacksonville, Fla./Sandalwood) committed to the University of Alabama on Friday. Walker, ranked No. 24 nationally, becomes the highest ranked player in the Crimson Tide's 2013 recruiting class.'' "They are just putting guys in the NFL, and that's my dream," he said. "With the way they develop players, I feel like the work that I put in there will pay off." The 6-foot-4, 276-pound Walker is the No. 3-ranked defensive end, but he plans to play linebacker when he gets to Alabama. He will play some standing up and some with his hand down, but his main goal will be to rush the passer. "I'm a great rusher," Walker said. "I can protect the run very good. I'm aggressive and quick also. (Alabama) compared me to Courtney Upshaw, but I'm my own person. I don't compare myself to anybody. I'm going to mix and match a little bit of everything. Read more: http://espn.go.com/college-football...-demarcus-walker-chooses-alabama-crimson-tide
