The Crimson Tide football team continued practice Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024, as they prepare for the season opener and the first game under new head coach Kalen DeBoer. Alabama defensive back Jahlil Hurley (25) backpedals during a defensive drill. Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News / USA TODAY NETWORK

Alabama Defensive Back Enters Transfer Portal

Originally posted on Alabama Crimson Tide on SI
By Hunter De | Last updated Dec 3, 2024 12:54 PM ET

Redshirt freshman defensive back Jahlil Hurley entered the transfer portal on Tuesday morning, per On3's Pete Nakos.

"Gods plan, I’m just living it," Hurley wrote on X (formerly known as Twitter) shortly after the news broke.

Hurley is the third defender to opt out of the season and enter the transfer portal, joining linebacker Koht and defensive lineman Jeheim Oatis.

After redshirting in 2023, Hurley saw very little action in 2024, leading to his departure. The former four-star recruit was ranked as the No. 50 prospect in the 2023 class, the No. 4 safety in the nation and the No. 7 player in Alabama (from Florence).

The transfer portal officially opens on Monday, Dec. 9 and closes on Thursday, Dec. 28. The spring portal window still exists and opens on Wednesday, April 16 and closes on Friday, April 25.

This story will be updated.

This article first appeared on Alabama Crimson Tide on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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