Alabama player makes head-scratching decision to enter the transfer portal despite a clear path towards starting job in 2026

The Bandit position is a version of an EDGE player in Kane Wommack's system, and it was the same position that players like LT Overton and Keon Keeley played in 2025. With both of them out of the picture, 2026 was an opportunity for the ultra-athletic Renaud to showcase his abilities.

But instead, he has decided to depart the program, having recorded 16 total tackles last season. For more on the move, here is A to Z Sports Alabama contributor Josh Taylor.

"Losing Renaud is surprising, even with the lack of production. He was the last of the top-three Bandits left on the team with LT Overton and Keon Keeley, both gone, and he had a path to being the guy, finally. This tells me that someone else who just transferred in is likely to take his spot, and my guess would be Devan Thompkins."

"Unless they have their sights on another target that is still in the transfer portal looking for a new home, which wouldn't surprise me either. It's still a rather thin position, so adding at least one more body would help fill out the roster with valuable rotation as well."

This story was originally published by A to Z Sports on Jan 14, 2026, where it first appeared in the College Football section. Add A to Z Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.