Alabama Softball Signs Three on National Signing Day

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Three players signed their national letters of intent Wednesday to play for Alabama softball, as Lyla Morici, Ava Paradise and Morgan Waln will join the Crimson Tide in the fall of 2027.

Welcome to the Alabama Softball family Lyla Morici! @LMorici11 #RollTide #NationalSigningDay https://t.co/GixxfjOeGA
— Alabama Softball (@AlabamaSB) November 11, 2026

Lyla Morici (RHP – Marietta, Ga. – Kell High School)

Class 4A Region 6 Player of the Year, Pitcher of the Year
Georgia All-State selection
No. 14 overall player – 2027 Line Drive Media HOT 100
Four-star ranking, No. 1 pitcher in state of Georgia – Softball America
Selected to 2026 GADC All-State Games (top 80 seniors in Georgia)
12-1 record in 2026 with Mojo Ramsey 18U
Led Kell High School to two state playoff Final Four appearances and a state runner-up finish
Fourteen different school records at Kell High School, including career wins (77) and ERA (1.31)

From Head Coach Patrick Murphy on Lyla Morici

"We are so pleased to announce the signing of Lyla to our 27 class. Coach Lance [McMahon] recognized some really good things from Lyla during the recruiting process and the more we watched, the more we loved her. I think her best days on the mound are just around the corner. She comes from a very athletic family as both of her siblings are Division I student-athletes."

From Lyla Morici

"I chose Alabama because I loved the atmosphere in Tuscaloosa and the coaches made me feel at home. The team felt like one big family and I can see myself thriving and becoming the best player and person I can be!"

Welcome to the Alabama Softball family Ava Paradise! @AvaParadise7 #RollTide #NationalSigningDay https://t.co/HukbYP7hg2
— Alabama Softball (@AlabamaSB) November 11, 2026

Ava Paradise (IF – Chagrin Falls, Ohio – Gilmour Academy)

Top-ranked shortstop in the state of Ohio
Northeast Ohio All-Star
Select 30-3 year invite
Second Team All-Northeast Ohio as a freshman
USA Softball High Performance Program invitee
Top six Midwest middle infielders – Extra Innings Softball
No. 30 in Extra Innings Softball Extra Elite 100 infielders
Extra Innings Softball Top 100 Hitters Hot List
Second Team Extra Innings Softball All-Region (Infield)
Top returning shortstop in 2027 Ohio Future Stars
2025 Alliance Nationals 18U Champion
2026 PGF Nationals 18U runner-up

From Head Coach Patrick Murphy on Ava Paradise

"We are very excited to add Ava to the BAMAU family. Ava's biggest attribute to me was her ability to play multiple positions on the softball field. She is a great athlete with a tremendous work ethic. She has played high-level summer ball for several years which will add to her softball experiences prior to arriving on campus."

From Ava Paradise

"From the moment I stepped on campus I knew this was the place to be. The Mudita-filled environment around this program truly makes it a blessing. I cannot wait for this new opportunity and to be part of the Bama family…ROLL TIDE!"

Welcome to the Alabama Softball family Morgan Waln! @morgan_waln #RollTide #NationalSigningDay https://t.co/Xn0knIpbcG
— Alabama Softball (@AlabamaSB) November 11, 2026

Morgan Waln (OF – Bealton, Va. – Liberty High School)

Three-time All-State
Three-time All-Conference
Three-time All-Region
Two-time PGF All-American
Two-time Triple Crown All-American
Two-time Player of the Year
No. 1 ranked outfielder for Northeast region
No. 9 player overall – 2027 Extra Innings class rankings

From Head Coach Patrick Murphy on Morgan Waln

"Morgan was our number one outfield choice and we are very fortunate she will be wearing Crimson. She comes from a very strong summer ball program that has played top-level competition for years. She is a lefty-lefty with pop and speed. Morgan will fit right in with our offense."

From Morgan Waln

"I chose Alabama because anytime I was on campus it felt like a home away from home. It has been a dream of mine ever since I was little and I can't wait to represent Bama U!"