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Alabama is an early school to watch for a former 4-star that just entered the transfer portal after a solid true freshman season

The Alabama Crimson Tide have added 16 transfer players to their roster over the last couple of weeks. And Alabama may not be done yet. The Crimson Tide were named this week as the early school to watch for a former four-star recruit that just entered the transfer portal.

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Kalen DeBoer takes helicopter to visit elite Alabama 4-Star Edge target

Kalen DeBoer and members of his staff loaded up on a helicopter to travel to visit KJ Green. Green attends Stephenson High School in Georgia, and he is considered one of the top edge prospects in the 2027 recruiting class.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Yardbarker / January 22

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Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / January 21

5-Star QB set to visit Alabama this month

Elijah Haven confirmed his plans to visit Alabama on Jan. 31 with Touchdown Alabama. Haven is a 2027 five-star recruit out of Dunham High School in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / SwimSwam / January 21

Summer Nationals Qualifier Emma Young (2027) Verbally Commits to Alabama

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Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / January 21

Alabama football wants Edge signee to put on weight to fully transition to defensive line

Alabama football envisions Malique Franklin lining up as an interior defensive lineman after signing him as a three-star edge defender. Franklin was announced at 6-foot-6 and 252 pounds when he signed with the Crimson Tide in December.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / A to Z Sports / January 21

Alabama Crimson Tide gets one step closer to poaching an SEC starter still looking for a home in the transfer portal

The Alabama Crimson Tide has had a slow week for the first time since July. After a busy transfer portal that saw plenty of winners and losers for the Tide, the work is not done.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / A to Z Sports / January 21

College football insider says Alabama is the early school to watch for a coveted SEC transfer

The Alabama Crimson Tide could be on the verge of making another big transfer addition. Alabama has added 15 transfer commits so far this offseason, including five offensive linemen.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / January 21

5-Star safety gets visit from Alabama football

Alabama football’s defensive backs coach, Jason Jones made a trip to California this week to check in on Honor Fa’alave-Johnson. Johnson is a 2027 five-star recruit out of Cathedral Catholic in San Diego, California.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / January 21

What Alabama Roster Looks Like at Each Position after Transfer Portal Window

With the transfer portal officially closed for new entrants as of Friday, Alabama's roster for Kalen DeBoer's third season is basically finalized. Technically, players can still commit out of the portal, but it is likely that the Crimson Tide's roster is done at this point.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / AL.com / January 20

Is everyone losing faith in Alabama? Why you should never doubt the Crimson Tide

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / January 20

Alabama freshman running back willing to wait to be developed

Alabama football’s freshman running back, Ezavier Crowell is excited about his potential opportunity to play early for the Crimson Tide. The Tide lost its most experienced running back, Jam Miller to the NFL Draft along with Dre Washington.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / January 20

Tuscaloosa Native Hines 'Going To Be A Superstar' For Crimson Tide

TUSCALOOSA, Ala.— Alabama baseball's No. 8-ranked freshman class brings much to be excited about. With four of Perfect Game's top-100 freshmen in the nation, the underclassmen will play a massive role in the Crimson Tide's season as the team looks to break through and advance to a Super Regional for the first time in the Rob Vaughn era.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / January 20

Alabama's 2026 Line of Scrimmage is Set on The Joe Gaither Show

Let's fire up a Tuesday edition of "The Joe Gaither Show on BamaCentral" with Theo Fernandez as we discuss the big weekend in the transfer portal and the Crimson Tide's comeback victory in basketball in Norman.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / January 20

National media outlets present grim outlook for Alabama Crimson Tide's 2026 season after release of way-too-early top 25 polls

It may not have felt like it at the time, but the Alabama Crimson Tide finished the year as a top-eight team in the sport following the Rose Bowl. Sure, the team was throttled by the Indiana Hoosiers, who just finished the season 16-0 and capped off the year with a memorable win in the national championship.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / January 20

Where Alabama Football Finished in The AP Top 25 Poll

The Alabama Crimson Tide completed the 2025 football season by losing in the Rose Bowl to the eventual national champions in the quarterfinal round of the College Football Playoff.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / January 20

CBS Sports includes Alabama in way-too-early Top 25 for 2026 season

The 2025 college football season has been over for less than 24 hours, and way-too-early rankings for the 2026 season have been released. Both ESPN and CBS Sports have released where Alabama stands in their way-too-early rankings.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Athlon Sports / January 20

ESPN Announces Nick Saban News on Monday

Nick Saban is arguably the most dominant college football coach of all time. The legendary former Alabama Crimson Tide leader is giving a peek behind the curtain.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Softball On SI / January 16

Former Alabama Softball Star Signs Pro Contract

Kali Heivilin, a four-year infielder for the Alabama Crimson Tide from 2022-25, officially signed to play for the Florida Vibe of the Professional Softball League on Thursday. The Michigan native and 2025 Kinesiology graduate earned NFCA First Team All-South Region recognition and All-SEC Second Team honors in her senior campaign.