Alabama transfer tracker: Updated list of Tide transfers, portal commits

With transfer season in full swing, Alabama is set for a busy offseason with departures and new additions as it looks to build up its roster ahead of the 2025 campaign.

The winter transfer portal will run from Dec. 9-28, with another spring window open from April 16-25, 2025. The Tide will look to replenish some holes in its roster during both periods, while a few Alabama players will also look toward opportunities elsewhere.

Tide Illustrated’s transfer portal tracker will have the latest updates on Crimson Tide players in the portal throughout the entire window. Here’s the latest on Alabama’s comings and goings during the winter window.

Justin Okoronkwo enters the transfer portal (Jan. 5)
Alabama has lost another linebacker, as Justin Okoronkwo entered the transfer portal Sunday night. The rising sophomore played in all 13 games last season and will have three years of eligibility at his next school.

Okoronkwo saw defensive snaps in just seven games but was a member of both kickoff and punt units on special teams. He recorded 14 tackles, including 0.5 stops for a loss. The Munich, Germany native signed with Alabama as a three-star recruit in last year’s class.

Okoronkwo’s decision comes after fellow inside linebackers Jeremiah Alexander and Sterling Dixon entered the transfer portal earlier this weekend.

Alabama starting RT Elijah Pritchett to enter portal (Jan. 4)
Alabama is set to lose its starting right tackle, as Elijah Pritchett announced on Saturday that he plans to enter the transfer portal. Pritchett started 12 games over 13 appearances this past season. The rising redshirt junior will have two years of eligibility at his next school.

Pritchett struggled in his first season as a starter this fall. According to Pro Football Focus, the 6-foot-6, 327-pound lineman led the team allowing 31 pressures and six sacks. He also ranked last among Alabama’s starting linemen with a 51.8 run-blocking mark.

Pritchett thought about transferring from Alabama during the 2023 season but elected to return for the 2024 campaign. The Columbus, Georgia native signed with the Tide as the top-rated offensive tackle and No. 22 overall player in the 2022 class.

Alabama is already losing its starting left guard, as Tyler Booker declared for the NFL draft. Pritchett is set to be Alabama’s second transfer departure from the offensive line, as Miles McVay left for North Carolina.

The Tide added four freshman signings on the offensive line in five-star talent Michael Carroll as well as four-stars Jackson Llyod Micah Debose and Mal Waldrep. Alabama also added Texas A&M transfer Kam Dewberry and Ball State transfer Arkel Anugwom from the portal.

With Pritchett gone, Alabama will likely turn to Wilkin Formby at the right tackle role.

Alabama LB Sterling Dixon to enter transfer portal (Jan. 4)
Alabama linebacker Sterling Dixon is expected to enter the transfer portal, according to a report. Dixon made three appearances for the Tide this season.

A four-star recruit in the Class of 2024, Dixon was the No. 169 player and the No. 6 outside linebacker in the Class of 2024. His lone snap on defense came in Alabama’s season opener against Western Kentucky.

Alabama TE Ty Lockwood to enter transfer portal (Jan. 4)
Alabama tight end Ty Lockwood is expected to enter the transfer portal, according to multiple reports. Lockwood made seven appearances over two seasons for the Crimson Tide.

A four-star recruit in the Class of 2023, Lockwood signed for Alabama from Independence High School in Thompsons Station, Tennessee. He appeared in two games before redshirting his freshman season and got his first career catch against Mercer last season.

Alabama now has five scholarship tight ends on its roster, including returners Josh Cuevas, Danny Lewis and Jay Lindsey as well as incoming freshmen Marshall Pritchett and Kaleb Edwards.

Alabama lands OL Arkel Anugwom from transfer portal (Jan. 3)
Alabama has added another reinforcement to its offensive line ahead of the 2025 season. The Crimson Tide landed a commitment from Ball State offensive lineman Arkel Anugwom on Friday.

Anugwom made for appearances, including one start for the Cardinals as a redshirt freshman in 2024. He played all 100 of his snaps at left tackle for the Cardinals last season and logged 42.5 pass block and 64 run block grades from Pro Football Focus. He will have three seasons of eligibility remaining.

Alabama safety King Mack plans to enter transfer portal (Jan. 3)
Alabama safety King Mack is expected to enter the transfer portal, according to multiple reports. Mack appeared in eight games this season after joining the Tide from Penn State last offseason.

A four-star recruit in the Class of 2022, Mack played 96 defensive snaps and tallied 14 tackles during his lone season at Alabama. Mack will have two years of eligibility remaining at his next destination.

Alabama linebacker Jeremiah Alexander plans to enter transfer portal (Jan. 3)
Alabama is expected to lose redshirt sophomore linebacker Jeremiah Alexander to the transfer portal, according to multiple reports. Alexander appeared in nine games this season working in on defense and contributing on special teams.

A five-star recruit in the Class of 2022, Alexander was the No. 6 player in the class and the No. 1 player from Alabama out of Thompson High School in Alabaster, Alabama. Alexander totaled eight tackles over his three seasons in Tuscaloosa.

Alabama edge rusher Jayshawn Ross plans to enter transfer portal (Jan. 3)
Alabama is expected to lose freshman edge rusher Jayshawn Ross to the transfer portal, according to multiple reports. The outside linebacker appeared in just five snaps during the Crimson Tide’s win over Mercer this season and will have four years of eligibility at his next school.

Ross signed with Alabama as the No. 224 overall player and No. 13 weakside defensive end on the 2024 class. He chose the Tide over Florida State, Kansas State, Oklahoma, Penn State and Tennessee.

Alabama WR Amari Jefferson plans to enter transfer portal (Jan. 2)
Alabama will see yet another receiver exit for the transfer portal, as Amari Jefferson announced his plans to leave the program on Friday. The Chattanooga, Tennessee native redshirted during his first season with the Crimson Tide and will have four years of eligibility remaining at his next school.

Jefferson signed with the Tide as the No. 42 wide receiver in the 2024 class. He did not see the field this past season.

Jefferson will be the sixth Alabama receiver to leave for the transfer portal, joining Jaren Hamilton, Emmanuel Henderson (Kansas), Kendrick Law (Kentucky), Caleb Odom (Ole Miss) and Kobe Prentice (Baylor).

Alabama added Miami transfer Isaiah Horton and appears set to move five-star cornerback Jaylen Mbakwe to the receiver position this year. The Tide also signed a pair of 2025 receivers in Derek Meadows and Lotzeir Brooks.

Alabama WR Jaren Hamilton to enter transfer portal (Jan. 1)
Alabama is set to lose another receiver as Jaren Hamilton told Rivals that he is entering the transfer portal. The redshirt freshman will have three years of eligibility at his next school.

Hamilton appeared in four games this season without recording any stats. He was one of four active scholarship receivers available for Alabama’s loss to Michigan in the ReliaQuest Bowl. The Gainesville, Florida native, signed with Alabama as a four-star recruit in the 2023 class.

Hamilton will be the fifth Alabama receiver to leave for the transfer portal, joining Emmanuel Henderson (Kansas), Kendrick Law (Kentucky), Caleb Odom (Ole Miss) and Kobe Prentice (Baylor).

Alabama added Miami transfer Isaiah Horton and appears set to move five-star cornerback Jaylen Mbakwe to the receiver position this year. The Tide also signed a pair of 2025 receivers in Derek Meadows and Zoteier Brooks.

Colorado LB Nikhai Hill-Green commits to Alabama (Dec. 21)
Alabama addressed one of its biggest offseason needs Saturday by plucking former Colorado inside linebacker Nikhai Hill-Green from the transfer portal. The graduate transfer will have one season of eligibility remaining with the Crimson Tide.

Hill-Green earned second-team All-Big 12 honors during his lone season in Colorado this year. The 6-foot-2, 230-pound defender finished second on the team with 82 tackles and 11.5 stops for a loss. He also recorded a pair of sacks, and two interceptions to go with four pass breakups.