Cam Robinson, a five-star offensive tackle from West Monroe High School, chose to join Alabama over LSU in a ceremony at the school Wednesday afternoon.
Robinson was the top-ranked offensive tackle in his class, while being the No. 3 overall player, according to ESPN rankings. He will join fellow Louisiana wide receiver Cameron Sims at Alabama, continuing a trend of top Louisiana recruits taking the trip to Tuscaloosa. 
“The recruiting process has been crazy,” Robinson said. “A lot of great coaches recruiting me, a lot of great programs.”
During the ceremony, Robinson hinted that Sims’ commitment to Alabama influenced his decision to choose crimson over the purple and gold.
The prospect of early playing time as well as his close relationship with coach Nick Saban and offensive line coach Mario Cristobal was also a factor in the decision, according to Robinson.
While LSU lost Robinson, several top Louisiana recruits are still undecided on their future — including the consensus best player in the nation, St. Augustine running back Leonard Fournette.
The rivalry between LSU and Alabama, while heated on the field, has been just as tense on the recruiting trail.
In the 2013 class,  freshman cornerback Jeryl Brazil was subject to intense interest from both LSU and Alabama — at different points throughout Brazil’s commitment he committed to both schools before eventually choosing LSU.
Sophomore linebacker Kwon Alexander, who is originally from Alabama, eventually chose the Tigers over the Crimson Tide — much to the chagrin of the Alabama coaching staff.
That same year, heralded Louisiana prospect Landon Collins spurned LSU and left his home state for the confines of Tuscaloosa.
At Robinson’s commitment, fellow Louisiana safety prospect Hootie Jones — the No. 2 ranked safety in the nation — was also present.
The loss of Robinson is buoyed by the fact LSU has already secured the verbal commitments of two four-star offensive lineman, University Lab’s Garrett Brumfield — teammate of 2015 recruit Nick Brossette — and Brother Martin High School’s William Clapp.
LSU has already secured verbal commitments from 14 total players for the 2014 recruiting class, nine of which are members of the ESPN top 300.
“The recruiting process has been crazy … a lot of great coaches recruiting me, a lot of great programs.”