Lady Lake, Fla., outside linebacker Noor Davis announced in The Villages' cafeteria that he has given his verbal commitment to Stanford over the remaining finalists - Alabama, Florida, Notre Dame, and USC.

Justin Wells of GatorBait.net (247Sports Florida team site) was covering the event live and informed BlueandGold.com of Davis' choice.

The 6-4, 225-pound player looked to have the Gators and the Irish leading for his services since landing offers from both programs, but he opted to stay head out West where much of his family still resides.

Davis, who recorded 101 tackles, 7.5 sacks, three forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries, five pass deflections, one safety and two defensive touchdowns in his junior season, initially planned on taking his official visits and announcing a decision at the 2012 Under Armour All-American Bowl, but decided to give his pledge much sooner.

He's ranked as a four-star recruit, the nation's No. 1 outside linebacker, the No. 6 player in Florida and the No. 34 overall prospect in the country.