On Tuesday, Stanford received its first verbal commitment from class of 2018. Quarterback Jack West, a pro-style passer from Alabama announced his intentions of joining coach David Shaw and the Cardinal to further his football career.
West is a highly regarded prospect. Ranked the 8th best pro-style passer in the class of 2018, West holds 24 total offers so far, including some from the most prestigious college football programs in the nation like Alabama, Auburn, and USC. Here's Scout.com's take on West.
He has the prototypical quarterback look in his size and intelligence while he's developed a strong arm in the process.