Overview
- Six Crimson Tide players entered the transfer portal after the Rose Bowl loss, including Noah Carter, Olaus Alinen, Jalen Hale, Joseph Ionata, Richard Young and Jaylen Mbakwe.
- The NCAA transfer window that opened Jan. 2 closes Jan. 16, leaving Alabama a two-week span to retain contributors and add veteran help.
- Running back tops the needs list after Alabama averaged 109.9 rushing yards per game (No. 118 nationally), with Jam Miller and Dre Washington out of eligibility and Richard Young in the portal as AL.com expects the staff to pursue experienced help.
- Offensive line turnover looms with NFL decisions pending for Kadyn Proctor and Parker Brailsford and eligibility expiring for Kam Dewberry, Jaeden Roberts and Geno VanDeMark, making portal reinforcements a priority.
- Special teams and linebacker are also under review, with kicker Conor Talty’s inconsistency and punter Blake Doud’s expired eligibility, plus departures at linebacker that could prompt a search for veteran additions.