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Alabama Transfer Tally Rises as Noah Carter Plans Move, Olaus Alinen Confirms Entry

A compressed Jan. 2–16 portal window is forcing quick decisions for a roster facing new depth concerns up front.

Overview

  • Noah Carter, a redshirt freshman outside linebacker, plans to enter the portal, becoming one of roughly ten early Alabama departures reported after the season.
  • Olaus Alinen, a reserve offensive lineman with two seasons of eligibility, confirmed his portal entry on social media.
  • Joseph Ionata, a backup center and special-teams contributor, told AL.com he plans to enter the portal during the current window.
  • Most players leaving have been reserves or special-teams contributors, according to multiple outlets tracking the moves.
  • The departures come after a 38-3 Rose Bowl loss to Indiana and arrive as potential NFL decisions and expired eligibility could further reshape Alabama’s offensive line.