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3 Alabama transfer portal additions who are underrated entering 2026
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Earlier this offseason, the Alabama Crimson Tide made multiple additions via the NCAA transfer portal who are likely to make a significant impact during the upcoming 2026 campaign.
Among those were a few former starters at power four programs, each of which saw a significant amount of action during the 2025 college football season. With those same names now in Tuscaloosa, the respective roles for each from a year ago could certainly be more of the same this upcoming fall with the Crimson Tide , as many come at a position of need for Alabama entering the 2026 season.
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Here are three Alabama transfer additions are underrated entering the 2026 season, each of which could play a key role this upcoming fall.
Carmelo O'Neal, Defensive Back, Junior
O'Neal joins the Alabama secondary following two seasons at Mercer where he appeared in 23 games for the Bears, racking up a combined 54 total tackles with two TFL, one sack, and one forced fumble. The junior defensive back is one of the more versatile players in Alabama's secondary at 6-foot-4, and as a result, will likely feature this season for the Crimson Tide in a variety of roles defensively, as well as on special teams.
Nick Brooks , Offensive Line, Sophomore
Oct 25, 2025; Starkville, Mississippi, USA; Texas Longhorns offensive linemen Nick Brooks (71) blocks during the second quarter against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images
Transferring to Alabama from Texas , Brooks started multiple games for the Longhorns during the 2025 season as a true freshman. Brooks is likely to compete for a starting spot during fall camp, and could very easily make a notable impact for the Crimson Tide this upcoming season at either guard or tackle, one who has starting experience in the SEC.
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Kedrick Bingley-Jones, Defensive Line, Graduate Student
Bingley-Jones is an experienced defensive lineman who transferred earlier this offseason to Alabama following two seasons at Mississippi State. Coming off a breakout 2025 season, Bingley-Jones is likely to be an impact rotational piece along Alabama's defensive front this season at the least, and should add experience and size for a unit that is tasked with replacing Tim Keenan III.
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