Alabama linebacker commitment Sterling Dixon announced on social media on Monday that he would play his final year of high school football at Class 6A power Spanish Fort.

Last week, Sterling Dixon Sr. announced his son would change schools for his final year after winning Class 3A Lineman of the Year at Mobile Christian in 2022.

Spanish Fort coach Chase Smith confirmed to AL.com on Monday afternoon that Dixon officially was enrolled as a Toro. Spanish Fort, which did not hold spring training, opens fall camp this afternoon.

Smith didn’t know for sure when Dixon’s first practice with the team would be. The 6-foot-2, 205-pound senior joins a Toro defense that already includes Louisville commit Cole McConathy on one edge.

As a junior, Dixon recorded 172 tackles and 18 sacks – both of which were Mobile Christian records. He also had 39 tackles for a loss. He currently is ranked as the No. 10 senior recruit in the state, according to On3.

Dixon Sr. told AL.com last week that, although the family loved Mobile Christian, his son wanted “an opportunity to play at a higher level in his final year and see if he could be as productive.”

Spanish Fort competes in Class 6A, Region 1 with reigning state champion Saraland and semifinalist Theodore among other teams.

Dixon committed to Alabama in December and, after heavy pursuit by other colleges included LSU and Auburn, announced earlier this summer that he was shutting down his recruitment.

Spanish Fort will play St. Michael in a jamboree game on Aug. 17, then open the season against Class 7A Fairhope on Aug. 24.