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Alabama football wide receiver makes NCAA transfer portal decision. What we know
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- Alabama football wide receiver makes NCAA transfer portal decision. What we know
After Kobe Prentice and Kendrick Law announced their intentions to enter the NCAA transfer portal, another Alabama football wide receiver has done the same.
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 according to a statement by his agency on Instagram.
"I first want to thank my family, coaches, and the University of Alabama for the opportunity to play the sport I love. I am grateful for the past three years I've had at Alabama and the experiences, memories, and friendships I have made," Henderson wrote in a statement.
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He is the fourth wide receiver to enter the portal along with Law, Prentice and Caleb Odom .
Henderson, a 6-foot-1, 187-pound wide receiver, committed to Alabama as a four-star running back out of Geneva County High School in Hartford, Alabama. He was the No. 2 running back in the class and the No. 41 player overall.
April 9, 2024; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama wide receiver Emmanuel Henderson Jr. (24) catches a pass during practice in the Hank Crisp Indoor Practice Facility at the University of Alabama.
In three seasons, Henderson has five catches for 96 yards. He recorded 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.
Henderson is the 15th Alabama player to enter the portal along with players such as Prentice, Law defensive lineman Jehiem Oatis, linebacker Keanu Koht, quarterback Dylan Lonergan and cornerback Jahlil Hurley.
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The NCAA's winter transfer portal window closes Dec. 28. Players who enter the portal by that date can choose their new school at any point after the window closes.
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.
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