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Michigan OL Transfer Kaden Strayhorn Commits to Alabama

The redshirt freshman with four years of eligibility strengthens Alabama’s portal effort to rebuild an offensive line reshaped by departures after a lagging 2025 ground game.

Overview

  • Strayhorn committed following a Jan. 5–6 visit to Tuscaloosa and confirmed the move on social media.
  • He played two games for Michigan in 2025, including 80 snaps in the Citrus Bowl with a 58.3 PFF grade, three pressures allowed and no sacks.
  • The 6-foot-2, 308-pound interior lineman arrives with four seasons of eligibility after redshirting as a true freshman.
  • Alabama is seeking interior help after ranking 15th in SEC rushing at 104.1 yards per game and losing veterans to the NFL, graduation and the transfer portal.
  • He is the fourth reported portal addition with RB Hollywood Smothers, TE Josh Ford and LB Caleb Woodson, and he reunites with former IMG teammate Michael Carroll while carrying a family tie to Nick Saban through his father, Jason.