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Alabama transfer tracker: Updated list of Tide players in the portal


Alabama transfer tracker: Updated list of Tide players in the portal

Koht appeared in 106 defensive snaps over seven appearances, recording five tackles and 0.5 sacks this season. The Vero Beach, Florida native joined Alabama as the No. 43 overall play and No. 2 weakside defensive end in the 2021 class.

Jehiem Oatis will redshirt this season and enter the transfer portal. The sophomore defensive tackle started 13 games in his first two seasons with the Crimson Tide but has been limited in Alabama's first five games of the 2024 season.

A former top-100 player in the Class of 2022, Oatis logged 55 tackles and 1.5 sacks in his first two seasons at Alabama. After making two tackles in 23 snaps against Western Kentucky, he saw his snap count drop in Alabama's following games and did not appear in the Tide's 40-35 loss to Vanderbilt.

"Jaheim, it felt like it was going that way," Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer said. "I think you also have to understand there's other elements to this. There's health elements, there's life elements. I love these guys, they work hard and Jaheim's choices, there's reasons for that. He has notified and continued to be in communication here with us. Kinda felt like it was maybe going in that direction, not just today or yesterday but just here in the last few days. We move forward with the guys that really are able to help us win and focused on our program."

Monday evening, Oatis confirmed his decision to redshirt and enter the transfer portal through a post on social media.

"This decision did not come easily, but I need to prioritize my future and career," Oatis said in the post. "While the season did not unfold the way we had hoped, my love for this school and its incredible fan base remains as strong as ever. I am deeply grateful for the memories and experiences that have shaped me here, and I will carry them with me the rest of my life.

"As I look forward to the next chapter, I'm excited to find a new home where I can bring NFL-caliber play and help my future team compete for championships."

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