Morris had verbally committed two weeks ago to Wake Forest, the first team to offer him a scholarship, but changed that commitment to Alabama on Friday.
"Alabama offered after Alec committed to Wake Forest," said Tom Westerberg, Allen head football coach. "He was out of town last week, got back and decided to make the switch today."
This move will surprise some, but others saw the writing on the wall.
"I was in the car with (senior) Quinten Mobley and we came to a stop light and Alec and his dad pulled up next to us and Alec had an Alabama hat on," said Oliver Pierce, Allen junior wide receiver. "He said he got an offer from them, but I wasn't sure if he was joking or serious."
Morris made it known Friday he was serious by switching from Wake Forest to Alabama.