Link: 2026 Transfer Portal

[NoNC4Tubs]

I think we start seeing in football what's been happening in college baseball. The big D-1 schools are giving less and less scholarships to HS kids and giving more and more to transfers. More roster spots are being taken up by transfers than HS recruits. It sucks for the HS recruit because a lot of times it forces them to go to smaller schools with less quality scholarship offers, but it is what it is. I know football has more roster numbers, so they cannot completely abandon HS recruiting but I think teams like Indiana have provided a blue print for the future. Alabama is going to (IMO) have to start moving in this direction. Having the mindset of bringing in a HS recruit and developing him for two years is not realistic. That player won't be around that long because he's not going to sit that long. So all we'll be doing is coaching them up for some other team to benefit from.

It really sucks for the high school kids that REALLY need that scholarship to get the education that they want...

 

[day-day]

I don't know the best place to put in this request because it applies on almost all threads ...

Please use the persons' names (last names preferrable) when referring to them in a post instead of "he", "him", etc.

For example, there is one person mentioned in a string of posts woven in through several pages and none of the posts mention the person's actual name. I have to backtrack through a bunch of posts just to find out who is being talked about and the latest post may be all I'm really interested in. (I'm often guilty as well)

 

[arthurdawg]

I hate that this is what college football has become. I can't even remotely keep up with the team/roster.

This is where I've finally found a use for AI. You can have them search who is in the portal, who has transferred, who we've signed, and who we are looking at and it will give you an up to date chart.

Billions of dollars were spent to obtain this information... Luckily, no Bothans died.

 

[Cruiser]

Russaw and Smith in Baton Rouge today

 

[InsaneMustang]

This is where I've finally found a use for AI. You can have them search who is in the portal, who has transferred, who we've signed, and who we are looking at and it will give you an up to date chart.

Billions of dollars were spent to obtain this information... Luckily, no Bothans died.

I didn’t even think of that. Sad that’s what it’s come down to but if I want the info I guess that’s the direction I’ll have to go.

 

[Jack Bourbon]

Russaw and Smith in Baton Rouge today

Lame

 

[cdub55]

Russaw and Smith in Baton Rouge today

That's cute

 

[BamaMoon]

Im not so sure it's just a size issue, I think it's a strength problem, I was at the game against Eastern Illinois, despite us winning, we were getting blown up & pushed around at the LOS on both sides of the ball by lesser talent that game..

It felt like the Shula Era at the game sadly..

I was at the same game; sat in the south EZ.

While it was harder to see the push/lack of push the OL got, what I did see on multiple occasions was a hole you could drive an 18-wheeler through, being opened and our RBs (Jam particularly) not hitting it but cutting it outside only to get a minimal gain.

That told me the problem wasn't entirely an OL issue or a Grubb issue.

If its money....then he'll sign with Texas Tech. Especially since they are desperate for offensive production now.

I agree we don't pay him what some of those schools are willing to pay, but we might be underestimating his desire to stay closer to home and play with friends who play at Bama.

What's Coleman worth in NIL? IKD because the only thing that truly matters is what he's worth to Bama if he's willing to come.

I watched several Auburn games this year and, IMHO, Coleman is WR #1 if he steps on campus at Bama next year. And I don't think it would even be close! Dude is legit!

 

[Cruloc]

I think we start seeing in football what's been happening in college baseball. The big D-1 schools are giving less and less scholarships to HS kids and giving more and more to transfers. More roster spots are being taken up by transfers than HS recruits. It sucks for the HS recruit because a lot of times it forces them to go to smaller schools with less quality scholarship offers, but it is what it is. I know football has more roster numbers, so they cannot completely abandon HS recruiting but I think teams like Indiana have provided a blue print for the future. Alabama is going to (IMO) have to start moving in this direction. Having the mindset of bringing in a HS recruit and developing him for two years is not realistic. That player won't be around that long because he's not going to sit that long. So all we'll be doing is coaching them up for some other team to benefit from.

The only viable depth will come from the freshmen. A #2 guy riding the pine at Bama can get himself a good payday from somewhere to go be their #1. Incoming true freshmen will be the only depth left. Once they develop into starters, then have their roles taken by an incoming transfer, they'll be gone too.

The quality of the product on the field is going to decline further.

 

[sanjosecrimson]

I think we may have a shot at Simmons though. Perry Thompson, the third Auburn receiver, committed to Minnesota..

Thompson was not on Bama's radar and his lack of production was a factor. Simmons is the best WR out of the 3 and the most consistent. he would be a nice addition if we actively pursue him.

 

[Cruloc]

I was at the same game; sat in the south EZ.

While it was harder to see the push/lack of push the OL got, what I did see on multiple occasions was a hole you could drive an 18-wheeler through, being opened and our RBs (Jam particularly) not hitting it but cutting it outside only to get a minimal gain.

That told me the problem wasn't entirely an OL issue or a Grubb issue.

I agree we don't pay him what some of those schools are willing to pay, but we might be underestimating his desire to stay closer to home and play with friends who play at Bama.

What's Coleman worth in NIL? IKD because the only thing that truly matters is what he's worth to Bama if he's willing to come.

I watched several Auburn games this year and, IMHO, Coleman is WR #1 if he steps on campus at Bama next year. And I don't think it would even be close! Dude is legit!

Most of the available funds should always go to the starting QB, OL, and DL. After you've filled out what you want there, get your skill players that you can afford.

 

[CB4]

That's cute

Maybe Lane, Qua, and James can get matching commitment rings or matching tattoos? Meanwhile, Lane’s dog (cough) Juice is texting them repeatedly “don’t believe a word he says….”

 

[BamaMoon]

Thompson was not on Bama's radar and his lack of production was a factor. Simmons is the best WR out of the 3 and the most consistent. he would be a nice addition if we actively pursue him.

Did Simmons play in the slot for them? I agree that he would give an immediate opportunity for more "house calls." It was his play that kept AU in the IB.

Coleman is more of a big time/big play guy out on the edge. We could use both os them with the loss of GB and the uncertainty of RW. IMO, RW bounces back big time next year, but the WR could use the immediate experience one or both might bring. Got my fingers crossed on Cederian being a day one impact guy too!

 

[CB4]

I see Malik Blocton, the DL player from Auburn, has committed to LSU.

 

[Snuffy Smith]

Did Simmons play in the slot for them? I agree that he would give an immediate opportunity for more "house calls." It was his play that kept AU in the IB.

Coleman is more of a big time/big play guy out on the edge. We could use both os them with the loss of GB and the uncertainty of RW. IMO, RW bounces back big time next year, but the WR could use the immediate experience one or both might bring. Got my fingers crossed on Cederian being a day one impact guy too!

Sounded like Simmons wants to be here if we want him. I am a bit surprised we haven’t seen an announcement yet.

 

[Cruloc]

https://twitter.com/x/status/2009061228094849531

 

[bamajas]

This is where I've finally found a use for AI. You can have them search who is in the portal, who has transferred, who we've signed, and who we are looking at and it will give you an up to date chart.

Billions of dollars were spent to obtain this information... Luckily, no Bothans died.

How are you verifying that it's comprehensive and that what it's producing is accurate?

Could foresee it saying that Hingle McCringleberry has left Penn State

 

[CB4]

So @sanjosecrimson or @TiderJack in terms of roster management with transfers in and out, those going into the draft or out of eligibility plus the 23 we have in the 2026 class, any idea of how many slots we are looking to still fill via portal?

 

[arthurdawg]

https://twitter.com/x/status/2009061228094849531

Vandy's starting five on the OL had 26 years of experience thanks to two 6th year COVID guys... Plus two 5th years and a 4th year senior who had played every game from his freshmen year forward.

 

[Snuffy Smith]

How are you verifying that it's comprehensive and that what it's producing is accurate?

Could foresee it saying that Hingle McCringleberry has left Penn State

I know that guy - wasn’t he with Motown?