Following the retirement of legendary coach Nick Saban, the University of Alabama's football team is experiencing a significant exodus of players, with 23 from the two-deep entering the transfer portal or the NFL Draft, and a total of 28 players choosing to transfer. Notable departures include cornerback Dezz Ricks, a former five-star recruit, and Trey Amos, who had been a contender for a starting position. The NCAA's transfer portal regulations have led to a '30 days open season' for Alabama's roster, with widespread tampering allegations and the team unable to respond due to a closed portal for teams without coaching changes. Safety Antonio Kite and tight end Amari Niblack, both former four-star recruits, are also on the move. Niblack had a productive season with 20 catches for 327 yards and four touchdowns. The transfer portal is affecting other schools as well, with players like Michigan tight end Matthew Hibner, Georgia State WR Tailique Williams, and Purdue cornerback Tee Denson seeking new opportunities. Williams, an All-Sun Belt honorable mention, had an impressive season with 615 receiving yards and six touchdowns. The mass migration of players from Alabama is indicative of the broader implications of Saban's departure and the NCAA's transfer policies.
Washington wide receiver Germie Bernard has officially entered the transfer portal, @On3sports has learned. Tallied 34 receptions for 419 receiving yards and four total touchdowns this season. https://t.co/2rtwcAPHv5 https://t.co/XwOksKpjwT
28 players from Alabama have entered the transfer portal.
Purdue cornerback Tee Denson has entered the transfer portal, @On3sports has learned. Former three-star recruit started at Kansas State. https://t.co/VNvB2Ek6qR https://t.co/XD4nQvbQu5
23 players from Alabama's two-deep have entered the transfer portal or the NFL Draft. https://t.co/w3vYYmaCyF
Alabama has a full class worth of players in the transfer portal in the wake of Nick Saban’s retirement https://t.co/T8ZOMyoGOQ
Texas A&M adds former Alabama CB in transfer portal https://t.co/BPY37V5FoG via @houstonchron
#Alabama lost a player to the transfer portal. Poor #Bama. https://t.co/26eijlMiZV
Alabama tight end Amari Niblack has officially entered the transfer portal, @On3sports has learned. Former four-star recruit and top-100 prospect had 20 catches for 327 yards and four touchdowns this season. https://t.co/VNvB2Ek6qR https://t.co/yEuw29lhiW
Alabama cornerback Trey Amos has officially entered the transfer portal, @On3sports has learned. He was set to compete for a starting job with Kool-Aid McKinstry and Terrion Arnold off to the NFL draft. https://t.co/VNvB2Ek6qR https://t.co/6K49rEYrAB
Alabama safety Antonio Kite has officially entered the transfer portal, @On3sports has learned. Former four-star recruit. https://t.co/VNvB2Ek6qR https://t.co/o9c9EMvSa6
Georgia State WR Tailique Williams has entered the transfer portal as a grad transfer, @mzenitz and I have learned for @247SportsPortal. Williams caught 49 passes for 615 yards and 6 TDs this season. https://t.co/ekB0vSiF0S
Georgia State wide receiver Tailique Williams has entered the transfer portal, @On3sports has learned. The grad transfer had 615 receiving yards for six touchdowns this season. All-Sun Belt honorable mention. https://t.co/VNvB2Ek6qR https://t.co/LlDMibvxTW
Michigan tight end Matthew Hibner has entered the transfer portal, @On3sports has learned. Former three-star recruit will be a grad transfer. https://t.co/VNvB2EkEgp https://t.co/qGGw1BcedH
Alabama cornerback Trey Amos plans to enter the NCAA transfer portal, he tells @Hayesfawcett3. Amos is the third CB to choose to transfer since Nick Saban retired. 🔗: https://t.co/ka2ul8Dz95 https://t.co/QPgLKj7dUG
Alabama cornerback Dezz Ricks has officially entered the transfer portal, @On3sports has learned. Former five-star recruit. https://t.co/0z86JySI1T https://t.co/JgGPYAgFWw
The NCAA has created an absolute mess with the transfer portal. Alabama’s roster is basically open season for 30 days. Tampering everywhere. Meanwhile, Bama can’t do anything in response because the portal is closed for other teams that have not had a coaching change. Nuts.