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Alabama Rebuilds Trenches With USC DL Devan Thompkins, Michigan OL Kaden Strayhorn as Portal Exits Mount

The Tide are racing to fill line vacancies during the lone January portal window that runs through Jan. 16.

BLACKSBURG, VIRGINIA - OCTOBER 26: Keonta Jenkins #7 and Caleb Woodson #20 of the Virginia Tech Hokies react during the first half of the game against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Lane Stadium on October 26, 2024 in Blacksburg, Virginia. (Photo by Ryan Hunt/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Former USC starter Devan Thompkins committed to Alabama with one year of eligibility after a 2025 season of 31 tackles, 6.5 tackles for loss and three sacks.
  • Michigan interior lineman Kaden Strayhorn announced his commitment to Alabama and arrives with four years of eligibility after appearing at center and guard as a freshman.
  • Starting defensive tackle James Smith has entered the transfer portal, joining a growing list of Alabama departures that reached roughly 19 by Jan. 6.
  • Defensive lineman Kelby Collins will enter the portal, per On3, becoming at least the third Tide defensive lineman to depart alongside Keon Keeley and Smith.
  • Reserve offensive lineman Olaus Alinen announced he will transfer to Kentucky, as Alabama also adds TE Josh Ford, RB Hollywood Smothers and LB Caleb Woodson to offset losses.