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Alabama football transfer portal tracker: Live updates on who's out after 2024 season
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- Alabama football transfer portal tracker: Live updates on who's out after 2024 season
The NCAA football transfer portal is open.
The NCAA transfer portal window opened Monday, Dec. 9 and remain open for 30 days until Dec. 28.
Before the window opened Monday, Alabama football had already seen transfer portal movement with wide receivers Kobe Prentice , Kendrick Law and Caleb Odom , cornerback Jahlil Hurley , linebacker Keanu Koht and defensive lineman Jahiem Oatis and offensive lineman Miles McVay each announcing their intentions to enter the portal.
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Which Crimson Tide players will enter the portal after the 2024 season? Follow along for live updates as Alabama players enter the portal.
Note: This is a live file and will continuously be updated.
Former Alabama WR Jaren Hamilton commits to Arizona State
Former Alabama wide receiver Jaren Hamilton told On3 he would be committing to Arizona State with three years of eligibility remaining.
Former Alabama DB King Mack commits to Penn State
King Mack is returning to the Big Ten.
Mack, who transferred to Alabama from Penn State, announced Sunday he would return to the Nittany Lions in 2025.
He had three tackles for Penn State in 2023.
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Former Alabama LB Sterling Dixon commits to NC State
Sterling Dixon is heading to the ACC.
The former Alabama linebacker told On3 he would commit to NC State after one season at Alabama.
Former Alabama LB Justin Okoronkwo commits to South Carolina
Justin Okoronkwo will stay in the SEC.
The former Alabama linebacker announced Jan. 10 he would join South Carolina in 2025.
Alabama will face South Carolina in Columbia Oct. 25.
Former Alabama OT Elijah Pritchett commits to Nebraska
Elijah Pritchett has found a new home, telling On3 he was committing to Nebraska Jan. 8
Former Alabama LB Jeremiah Alexander commits to Clemson
Jeremiah Alexander told On3 he would join Clemson after three seasons with the Crimson Tide . He has two seasons left of eligibility.
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Multiple Alabama football transfers find new homes
Multiple Alabama football players have found programs for the 2025 season. Here are the latest announcements from former Crimson Tide players:
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WR Amari Jefferson — Tennessee
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LB Jayshawn Ross — Kansas State
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TE Ty Lockwood — Boston College
LB Justin Okoronkwo: Freshman, Munich, Germany
Alabama has lost a freshman linebacker to the transfer portal.
Justin Okoronkwo confirmed on his Instagram he would enter the NCAA transfer portal after one season with the Crimson Tide.
Okoronkwo played 39 defensive snaps in 2024 per Pro Football Focus, and was a key standout on special teams per Alabama special teams coach Jay Nunuez.
OL Elijah Pritchett: Redshirt sophomore, Columbus, Georgia
Alabama football offensive lineman Elijah Pritchett has announced an intention to enter the NCAA transfer portal, per On3.
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Pritchett (6-foot-6, 327 pounds) won a competition with Wilkin Formby for Alabama's starting right tackle position in 2024, but struggled in the role, particularly in pass protection.
LB Sterling Dixon: Freshman, Spanish Fort, Alabama
Another linebacker has entered the portal.
Sterling Dixon, a former four-star prospect in the 2024 class, entered the transfer portal after one season with Alabama according to multiple reports.
Dixon played in three games for the Crimson Tide.
TE Ty Lockwood: Redshirt freshman, Thompson's Station, Tennessee
An Alabama tight end has entered the transfer portal.
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Ty Lockwood, who had one catch for five yards in two seasons with the Crimson Tide, told On3 he would enetr the portal with three seasons remaining.
Lockwood was originally an Ohio State commit before signing with the Crimson Tide.
DB Kolby Peavy: Redshirt freshman, Monroeville, Alabama
Kolby Peavy, a second-year walk-on defensive back who appeared in two games for the Crimson Tide in 2024, entered the transfer portal with three seasons of eligibility remaining.
DB King Mack: Sophomore, Miami, Florida
King Mack, a former four-star safety in the 2023 class, told the Alabama staff Friday his intention to enter the NCAA transfer portal after one season with the Crimson Tide , per multiple reports.
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After appearing in 13 games for the Nittany Lions in 2023 mostly on special teams duty, Mack had 14 tackles for Alabama in 13 games where he played both on defense and special teams.
LB Jeremiah Alexander: Redshirt sophomore, Alabaster, Alabama
A former five-star is heading to the NCAA transfer portal.
247Sports reports Jeremiah Alexander is entering the transfer portal with two seasons left of eligibility. Alexander missed three games with an injury, and finished 2024 with four tackles.
He finished his Alabama career with nine tackles.
LB Jayshawn Ross: Freshman, Kansas City, Missouri
A four-star linebacker from the 2024 class has hit the transfer portal.
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Jayshawn Ross, who played Wolf for the Crimson Tide, entered the transfer portal per multiple reports. Ross played in one game for Alabama against Mercer.
He has four seasons left of eligibility.
WR Amari Jefferson: Freshman, Chattanooga, Tennessee
Alabama has lost another wide receiver to the transfer portal. According to multiple reports, Amari Jefferson has entered the transfer portal with four seasons of eligibility remaining.
Jefferson was named as one of the Crimson Tide's scout players of the week ahead of South Carolina.
Jefferson was a unanimous four-star prospect.
WR Jaren Hamilton: Redshirt freshman, Gainesville, Florida
Jaren Hamilton, a former four-star wide receiver reportedly entered the transfer portal after Alabama's ReliaQuest Bowl loss to Michigan .
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Alabama WR Emmanuel Henderson expected to transfer to Kansas
Emmanuel Henderson will be the second Alabama player heading to Lawrence, Kansas ahead of the 2025 season.
According to multiple reports, Henderson will transfer to Kansas, joining former Alabama cornerback Jahlil Hurley.
Alabama WR Kendrick Law expected to transfer to Kentucky
Kendrick Law is expected to remain in the SEC.
The former Alabama wide receiver is set to transfer to Kentucky according to multiple reports.
Law joins Caleb Odom, the former Alabama football wide receiver who joined Ole Miss via the portal, to choose a team in the SEC.
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RB Justice Haynes : Redshirt sophomore, Buford, Georgia
Justice Haynes , a former five-star running back in 2023 out of Buford, Georgia, is entering the NCAA transfer portal according to multiple reports. Haynes will have two seasons left of eligibility.
After a 25-carry freshman season, Haynes split carries with Alabama running back Jam Miller in 2024 and had 448 rushing yards and seven rushing touchdowns on 79 touches. He also had 17 catches for 99 yards.
Jaylen Mbakwe to return to Alabama football
Less than 24 hours after announcing his intention to enter the NCAA transfer portal , Alabama football cornerback Jaylen Mbakwe changed his mind.
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Mbakwe, the 2024 five-star cornerback who played an extensive role on the defense as a true freshman, told On3 he was "here to stay" and would remain with the Crimson Tide instead of entering the portal.
Mbakwe scrubbed both his X account, formerly known as Twitter, and his Instagram of his transfer portal announcements. He then added a meme to his Instagram story with Leonardo DiCaprio from the film "The Wolf of Wall Street" saying "I'm not leavin'."
DL Damon Payne Jr.: Redshirt junior, Belleville, Michigan
Alabama is losing more depth on its defensive line.
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Damon Payne Jr., a former five-star defensive lineman in the 2021 class, is entering the transfer portal with one season left of eligibility according to a report from 247Sports. Payne was removed from Alabama's 2024 online roster.
Payne, the No. 24 player in the 2021 class, had 30 tackles in 31 games with three tackles-for-loss, two fumble recoveries and 0.5 sacks.
Payne reportedly signed with Michigan Dec. 18, which was later refuted.
CB Jaylen Mbakwe: Freshman, Clay, Alabama
Jaylen Mbakwe , a freshman cornerback for Alabama who played in 10 games for the Crimson Tide, is entering the transfer portal according to multiple reports.
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Mbakwe, a former five-star and the No. 12 player in the 2024 class per 247Sports' composite rankings, had 15 tackles, one tackle-for-loss, one interception and two pass deflections for the Crimson Tide.
WR Emmanuel Henderson Jr.: Junior, Hartford, Alabama
Emmanuel Henderson , a former four-star signee in Alabama's 2022 recruiting class, will enter the NCAA transfer portal with one season left of eligibility.
In three seasons, Henderson has five catches for 96 yards. He had four catches for 82 yards in 2024. He also returned five kicks for 107 yards in 2024 and as played a prominent role on special teams.
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TE Danny Lewis withdraws name from NCAA transfer portal
Alabama football tight end Danny Lewis has withdrawn his name from the transfer portal, Hunter Kirsch of Lionheart Sports Agency confirmed to the Tuscaloosa News.
Lewis was a three-star tight end in the 2022 recruiting class. He played offense and special teams for the Crimson Tide, and had one catch for five yards in three seasons.
DB DeVonta Smith : Redshirt junior, Cincinnati, Ohio
DeVonta Smith , the Crimson Tide 's starting husky, has entered the transfer portal per multiple reports with one season left of eligibility.
Finding a home as Alabama's slot corner, Smith had a career-high 30 tackles, five pass deflections and a forced fumble in 2024, his first season as a starter. He was named Alabama's defensive player of the week after a five-tackle performance at LSU .
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Smith will transfer to Notre Dame, per multiple reports.
LB Braylon Chatman: Sophomore, Trussville, Alabama
Braylon Chatman, a preferred walk-on in the 2023 class, announced he would enter the NCAA transfer portal with three seasons of eligibility remaining.
Chatman did not see playing time in either of his two seasons with the Crimson Tide, but was named a special teams scout player of the week ahead of Alabama vs. Auburn .
Chatman played at Hewitt-Trussville High School.
QB Dylan Lonergan: Redshirt freshman, Snellville, Georgia
Dylan Lonergan , a former four-star quarterback in the 2023 recruiting class, plans to enter the NCAA transfer portal after two years with the Crimson Tide with three seasons left of eligibility according to a report from 247Sports.
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Lonergan, a 6-foot-2, 215-pound quarterback out of Brookwood High School, was the No. 159 player and the No. 13 quarterback in the 2023 class per 247Sports' composite rankings.
In 2024, Lonergan completed five of six pass attempts for 23 yards. He also added one 16-yard rush.In 2023, Lonergan completed both of his pass attempts against Chattanooga for 12 yards, adding one carry for five yards.Lonergan has not scored a collegiate touchdown.
Lonergan told On3 he would transfer to Boston College Dec. 17.
OL Naquil Betrand: Redshirt freshman, Philadelphia
Alabama football offensive lineman Naquil Betrand has entered the transfer portal with three seasons of eligibility after transferring to the Crimson Tide from Texas A&M.
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Betrand has not been listed on the Alabama roster since October.
He was the No. 792 player and the No. 55 offensive tackle in the 2023 class per 247Sports' composite rankings.
Betrand told On3 Dec. 17 he was committing to Syracuse.
DL Hunter Osborne: Redshirt freshman, Trussville, Alabama
Nov 16, 2024; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman Hunter Osborne (33) deflects a pass by Mercer quarterback Whitt Newbauer (8) at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Alabama defeated Mercer 52-7. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News
Alabama redshirt freshman Hunter Osborne entered the transfer portal Dec. 9, according to On3 with three seasons of eligibility remaining. Osborne confirmed the transfer in a statement Monday.
"Blessed to have the opportunity I was a part of the Crimson Tide," he wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter. Looking forward to the blessings to come in the future."
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Osborne, a 6-foot-4, 260-pound defensive lineman, was a four-star signee in the 2023 class. He was the No. 179 player and the No. 20 defensive lineman in the class per 247Sports' composite rankings.
In two seasons, Osborne had three assisted tackles and a pass deflection. In 2024, Osborne appeared in four games and played 19 total snaps, per Pro Football Focus.
Osborne announced Dec. 23 his transfer to Virginia .
TE Danny Lewis Jr.: Redshirt sophomore, New Iberia, Louisiana
Mar 21, 2024; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Tight end Danny Lewis Jr. catches a pass during practice at the University Alabama Thursday.
An Alabama tight end has entered the transfer portal.
Redshirt sophomore Danny Lewis has entered the transfer portal per On3. Lewis later reposted the report on X, formerly known as Twitter.
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Lewis was a three-star tight end in the 2022 recruiting class. He played offense and special teams for the Crimson Tide, and had one catch for five yards in three seasons.
WR Kendrick Law: Junior, Shreveport, Louisiana
Nov 26, 2022; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama wide receiver Kendrick Law (19) makes a cut back as he goes for a long gain with Auburn cornerback Nehemiah Pritchett (18) trailing at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-USA TODAY Sports
Kendrick Law , a junior wide receiver out of Shreveport, Louisiana, will enter the transfer portal once the winter window opens Monday, per On3, with one season left of eligibility.
Law has 33 catches for 343 yards at Alabama.
Law was the No. 86 player in the 2022 class and the No. 3 athlete per 247Sports' composite rankings.
OL Miles McVay: Redshirt freshman, East St. Louis, Illinois
Alabama redshirt freshman offensive tackle Miles McVay made known plans to enter the portal Dec. 8, his agent Darren Wilson confirmed to the Tuscaloosa News.
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McVay was the No. 196 player and the No. 16 offensive tackle in the 2023 recruiting class per 247Sports' composite rankings.
Per Pro Football Focus, McVay played 94 snaps, most of which came at left tackle, in 2024. He played a season-high 38 snaps against Mercer.
McVay committed to North Carolina Dec.19.
WR Caleb Odom: Freshman, Carrollton, Georgia
Nov 16, 2024; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Caleb Odom (18) lays out for a pass that became incomplete when he hit the ground during the game with Mercer at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News
Alabama freshman Caleb Odom told On3 he would enter the transfer portal after one season with the Crimson Tide with three years of eligibility remaining.
Odom, a former four-star tight end, appeared in all 12 games for the Crimson Tide , playing both wide receiver and special teams. He finished his freshman season with seven catches for 65 yards. Odom had two receptions against Western Kentucky, Wisconsin and Mercer.
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Odom was the No. 53 player in the 2024 class per 247Sports' composite rankings out of Carrollton, Georgia. He arrived as a tight end, but moved to Alabama's wide receiver room.
Odom committed to Ole Miss Dec. 18.
WR Kobe Prentice : Junior, Calera, Alabama
April 9, 2024; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama wide receiver Kobe Prentice (6) catches a pass and fights through a drill during practice in the Hank Crisp Indoor Practice Facility at the University of Alabama.
Alabama junior wide receiver Kobe Prentice's plans to enter the transfer portal with one season of eligibility remaining became known Dec. 3 according to a report from On3WR.
Prentice signed with Alabama in 2022 and has 60 catches for 780 yards and five touchdowns in three seasons. Much of his production came in his first two seasons, while in 2024, he was limited to 11 catches for 129 yards and a touchdown: a 16-yard score from Jalen Milroe against South Florida .
Prentice was a four-star wide receiver out of Calera High School in Alabama. He was the No. 78 player and the No. 12 player in the 2022 class.
Prentice announced Dec. 17 his intention to transfer to Baylor.
CB Jahlil Hurley: Redshirt freshman, Florence, Alabama
The Crimson Tide football team continued practice Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024, as they prepare for the season opener and the first game under new head coach Kalen DeBoer. Alabama defensive back Jahlil Hurley (25) makes a cut as he runs a defensive drill.
Alabama redshirt freshman cornerback Jahlil Hurley confirmed his intention to enter the transfer portal Dec. 3 with three seasons of eligibility remaining.
In 2024, Hurley appeared in three games at corner and played 19 snaps, per Pro Football Focus. He has one career tackle. Hurley redshirted his first season with the Crimson Tide in 2023. He was a four-star cornerback out of Florence High School in Alabama. He was the No. 50 player and the No. 5 cornerback in the 2023 recruiting class.
Hurley committed to Kansas, per On3sports.com. He has three years of remaining NCAA eligibility.
LB Keanu Koht: Redshirt junior, Vero Beach, Florida
Alabama redshirt junior linebacker Keanu Koht confirmed his intention to enter the transfer portal Nov. 19 with one season of eligibility remaining.
Koht announced Dec. 11 he would join Vanderbilt for the 2025 season.
Koht was indefinitely suspended Alabama coach Kalen DeBoer announced a day prior, missing both of the Crimson Tide's wins against LSU and Mercer.
Koht appeared in seven games for the Crimson Tide in 2024 and had five tackles, one tackle for loss and 0.5 sacks.
Koht was a four-star edge rusher out of Vero Beach High School in Florida. He was the No. 59 player and the No. 3 edge rusher in the 2021 recruiting class.
DL Jehiem Oatis: Junior, Columbia, Mississippi
Sep 28, 2024; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman Jehiem Oatis (10) celebrate the win at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Alabama defeated Georgia 41-34. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Imagn Images
Alabama junior defensive lineman Jehiem Oatis was the first Crimson Tide player to announce plans to enter the transfer portal, announcing his intention to redshirt and enter the transfer portal Oct. 7. He has two seasons of eligibility remaining.
In three seasons with the Crimson Tide, Oatis had 57 tackles, five pass deflections and 1.5 sacks.
Oatis was a four-star defensive lineman out of Columbia High School in Mississippi. He was the No. 71 prospect and the No. 12 defensive lineman in the 2022 recruiting class.
Oatis committed to Colorado Dec. 16.
Colin Gay covers Alabama football for The Tuscaloosa News, part of the USA TODAY Network. Reach him at cgay@gannett.com or follow him @_ColinGay on X, formerly known as Twitter.
This article originally appeared on The Tuscaloosa News: Alabama football transfer portal tracker: Live updates on who's out
