Alabama OL Seth McLaughlin shares farewell message as he enters transfer portal

“I am incredibly thankful for Coach Saban and the tremendous blessing of playing for the University of Alabama for the past four years,” McLaughlin said. “This experience has been one of a lifetime, and I am grateful for all the coaches and teammates who believed in me.

“With that being said, yesterday my family and I decided that it is in my best interest to explore my options in the transfer portal.

“I love this school, I cherish this program, and I deeply appreciate the fans. Their passion for the game and their love for Alabama football are some of the main reasons why playing here has been so enjoyable.

“I’m excited to see what the future has in store.”

A report from On3′ Pete Nakos shared on Thursday that McLaughlin is expected to visit Ohio State this upcoming weekend.

McLaughlin started all 14 games for the Crimson Tide at center this season and started eight games in 2022.

He will have one season of eligibility remaining.