Five-star cornerback recruit Marlon Humphrey commits to Alabama

Marlon Humphrey is the fifth five-star recruit to commit to Alabama for next season. (Mark LoMoglio/Icon SMI) The rich got even richer on Wednesday as

Marlon Humphrey is the fifth five-star recruit to commit to Alabama for next season. (Mark LoMoglio/Icon SMI)

Thanks for everyone that has supported me this far I'm happy to say I am committed to the University of Alabama!! #RollTide

— marlonhumphrey.eth (@marlon_humphrey) January 29, 2014

The rich got even richer on Wednesday as Alabama added the country's No. 2 cornerback prospect to its top-ranked signing class.

Five-star Hoover (Ala.) High standout Marlon Humphrey announced via Twitter that he had committed to the Crimson Tide. He later tweeted that he was excited to finally be finished with the recruiting process.

It was fun getting a chance to know some of these coaches from schools all around...but I'm just happy it's all over

— marlonhumphrey.eth (@marlon_humphrey) January 29, 2014

Humphrey, the ninth-ranked overall prospect in the class of 2014, according to Rivals.com, is the 25th commitment for Alabama in this class. Per AL.com, Humphrey had 35 tackles and three interceptions in his senior season at Hoover.

The Rivals100: Class of 2014 recruiting rankings