With the playoffs already out of reach for Alabama, the team finds themselves in a critical situation as key players, such as quarterback Ty Simpson, head to the transfer portal. This sudden change leaves coach Kalen DeBoer scrambling to address the gaps in their lineup and rebuild their roster for the future. Amidst the ongoing chaos of the transfer portal, Alabama is determined to secure top talent. However, with numerous teams vying for the same recruits, the question remains: Will they be successful in landing their next star player? The clock is ticking, and the stakes have never been higher.
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Bama’s facing some uncertainty right now, and the transfer portal could be the answer. Coach DeBoer is keeping a close eye on a few key positions, especially the defensive line. And Alabama insider Andrew Bone also revealed some exciting news on On3 Recruits about a potential new addition to the team.
Andrew said, “Well, we’re watching Kelby Collins really closely right now, and you never know what could happen. Things change on a dime in the transfer portal. Whether it’s, you know, Alabama would love to bring in a tight end; they’d love to bring in potentially a linebacker this week, but from what we’re watching right now, it’s going to be Kelby Collins as far as the guy that we think could be next to jump on board.”
Losing 13 players to the transfer portal surely calls for an urgency to fill up the spots. Moreover, Florida Gators DL Kelby Collins, a new joiner to the portal, might be a suitable option for the team. Plus, Collins has hinted at his interest in joining Kalen DeBoer’s program, recently posting an Instagram story about visiting the University of Alabama. Interestingly, he graduated from Gardendale High School in Alabama, a program known for consistently producing strong players. This former 4-star recruit signed with the Gators after high school. And he spent two seasons in Gainesville, racking up 29 tackles, 1.5 sacks, and one forced fumble.
Apart from that, Kelby Collins’s interest in Crimson Tide is also because of Bama’s star defensive back, DeVonte Smith, who will enter the transfer portal. This leaves a big void in their defense that can’t be ignored. Not only DeVonte but even running back Justice Haynes has also made it clear that he is entering the transfer portal. All this only adds up to one thing: Kalen DeBoer really needs to do some damage control; otherwise, the bowl game is out of their hands.
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Is there anything Kalen DeBoer can do now?
One playoff snub took a lot out of Kalen DeBoer’s hands. With the transfer portal already causing headaches for him while he’s trying to fill in for Nick Saban, Coach DeBoer definitely didn’t need this added stress just two weeks before the bowl game against the Michigan Wolverines. The team already had three most unexpected losses against the Vols, Vandy, and Oklahoma. As if that’s not enough, they now even have to look out for players to save them from losing another one.
However, Kalen DeBoer didn’t let the playoff snub slide easily. SMU making the final list? Bama never even considered that! DeBoer made it clear that their tough schedule deserved more respect. But care to explain the 3 weirdest losses Bama faced this season? This season, coach DeBoer got so many haters, not only for himself but also for the team, which was a natty-worthy team with no haters at all.
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It’s a bit of a hard pill to swallow, but 9-3 is not just a disappointment; it’s a wake-up call for the team. There is no doubt that Kalen DeBoer is an exceptional coach, and what he did for Washington proves his coaching chops, but then losing players with this intensity somehow shows their disbelief in him. For now, Kalen DeBoer and Bama can only smack a win against Michigan and then show what they are capable of doing next season.
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