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Timber Creek OL Alan Ali commits to SMU over multiple Power Five offers

SMU continues to reel in local talent.

On Tuesday night, the Mustangs picked up a verbal commitment from Keller Timber Creek offensive lineman Alan Ali.

He announced his decision via Twitter.

Extremely excited and blessed to announce that I have committed SMU #PonyUpTempo #StangGang17 pic.twitter.com/hPZdxHkKNf

— Alan Ali (@Alan_Ali76) March 15, 2016

Ali's pledge came on the heels of an unofficial visit. He picked SMU over offers from Arizona State, California, Iowa State, Nebraska, Virginia and others.

At 6-foot-5, 270 pounds, Ali is ranked as the No.