Coming and Going: Alabama 2024 Offseason Roster Tracker

With the 2023 college football season officially over, all eyes turn to the 2024 season, which will be something completely different.

Remember what it was like for the Alabama Crimson Tide this time last year? Finishing No. 5 in the College Football Playoff rankings (and wondering isn't it supposed to be the best four teams that get spots in the semifinals?), Nick Saban's team was left facing Kansas State in the Sugar Bowl. 

Considering what the Crimson Tide had been used to, it would have been understandable if numerous players had decided not to make the trip or suit up, choosing to instead to turn the page. 

Not having any players opt out of the game, including No. 1 draft pick Bryce Young and No. 3 Will Anderson Jr., was remarkable. Nevertheless, 10 scholarship players did enter the portal after the regular season ended in the Iron Bowl. They included offensive lineman Javion Cohen (Miami), wide receivers Traeshon Holden (Oregon), and JoJo Earle (TCU), plus cornerback Khyree Jackson (Oregon). 

Roster movement has become a big part of December, with the transfer portal opening for 30 days beginning Dec. 4, and the early signing period getting under way Dec. 20. Add in players declaring for the 2024 NFL Draft, and it can be a time of roster chaos. 

This offseason, a lot of attention will be placed on Alabama's quarterback room, if for no other reason than the numbers. Jalen Milroe not only won the starting job as a redshirt sophomore and finished in the top 10 of the voting for the Heisman Trophy. 

He was just one of five quarterbacks on the roster at the regular season, the others being Ty Simpson, Tyler Buchner, Dylan Lonergan and Eli Holstein. The Crimson Tide also has 5-star prospect Julian Sayin, who some believe might be the nation's top recruit this year, due to shortly arrive.  

So the question has been not been if Alabama would lose any quarterbacks, but how many. 

It'll be at least one as Tyler Buchner, who transferred in over the summer from Notre Dame, will reportedly transfer as a lacrosse player. True freshman Holstien has also entered the transfer portal. 

Here's a look at the Alabama roster changes, which players are leaving, and who might be added. The following will be frequently updated:  

Transfer Portal (arrivals) 

1. Germie Bernard, WR; from Washington
2. Naquil Bertrand, OL; from Texas A&M
3. Parker Brailsford, OL; from Washington
4. Josh Cuevas, TE; from Washington
5. Domani Jackson, CB; from Southern California  
6. Austin Mack, QB; from Washington
7. LT Overton, DL; from Texas A&M
8. Keon Sabb, S; from Michigan

Transfer Portal (departures)

1. Trey Amos, defensive back; transferred to Ole Miss
2. Anquin Barnes Jr., defensive lineman; transferred to Colorado
3. Thaiu Jones-Bell, wide receiver
4. Malik Benson, wide receiver, transferred to Florida State
5. Kendrick Blackshire, linebacker, transferred to Texas
6. Isaiah Bond, wide receiver, transferred to Texas
7. Ja'Corey Brooks, wide receiver; transferred to Louisville 
8. Tyler Buchner, quarterback (leaving football for lacrosse)
9. Caleb Downs, defensive back; transferred to Ohio State
10. Terrence Ferguson, offensive line: transferred to Florida State
11. Monkell Goodwine, defensive lineman, transferred to South Carolina
12. Isaiah Hastings, defensive lineman; transferred to Syracuse
13. Eli Holstein, quarterback; transferred to Pittsburgh
14. Ian Jackson, linebacker; transferred to UTSA
15. Antonio Kite, defensive back, transferred to Auburn
16. Miles Kitselman, tight end; transferred to Tennessee
17. Earl Little II, defensive back; transferred to Florida State
18. Seth McLaughlin, center: transferred to Ohio State
19. Shawn Murphy, linebacker, transferred to Florida State
20. Amari Niblack, tight end; transferred to Texas
21. Jake Pope, safety; transferred to Georgia
22. Shazz Preston, wide receiver; transferred to Tulane
23. Kadyn Proctor, offensive tackle, transferred to Iowa
24. Dezz Ricks, defensive back; transferred to Texas A&M
25. Kristian Story, defensive back, transferred to Kentucky
26. Roydell Williams, running back; transferred to Florida State

Early enrollees

1. Jameer Grimsley, cornerback, transferred to Florida 
2. Julian Sayin, quarterback, transferred to Ohio State 

Declaring for 2024 NFL Draft

1. Cornerback Terrion Arnold, redshirt sophomore 
2. Edge-rusher Chris Braswell, senior
3. Wide receiver Jermaine Burton, senior
4. Defensive lineman Justin Eboigbe, redshirt senior
5. Offensive tackle JC Latham, junior
6. Linebacker Trezmen Marshall, redshirt senior
7. Running back Jase McClellan, senior
8. Cornerback Kool-Aid McKinstry, junior
9. Edge-rusher Dallas Turner, junior

The list of underclassmen approved for entry by the NFL was released on Jan. 19

All-Star Games/Out of Eligibility 

Accept Senior Bowl Invitation

1. Chris Braswell, linebacker
2. Justin Eboigbe, defensive lineman
3. Will Reichard, kicker 

Shrine Bowl 

• Jaylen Key, defensive back
• Former Alabama quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa (Maryland)

Senior Bowl Watch List

1. Trey Amos, defensive  backs
2. Jermaine Burton, wide receiver
3. Trezmen Marshall, linebacker 
4. Jase McClellan, running back
5. Seth McLaughlin, offensive lineman
6. Malachi Moore, defensive back
7. Tim Smith, defensive lineman 
8. Roydell Williams, running back

Recognized on Senior Day 

1. Chris Braswell, linebacker
2. Jermaine Burton, wide receiver 
3. Justin Eboigbe, defensive lineman
4. Jaylen Key, defensive back
5. Trezmen Marshall, linebacker
6. Jase McClellan, running back
7. Seth McLaughlin, center 
8. Malachi Moore, defensive back
9. Will Reichard, kicker
10. Quandarrius Robinson, linebacker 
11. Tim Smith, defensive lineman 
12. Roydell Williams, running back 

Coaches 

Arriving 

• Alabama Football Officially Announces Kalen DeBoer as Head Coach
• Alabama to hire George Helow as linebackers coach
• Alabama Football Assistant Coach Offseason Tracker: Defensive Coordinator Set
• Report: Alabama to Hire Buffalo Head Coach as Defensive Assistant
• Alabama Football to Hire Eron Hodges as Associate Director of Player Personnel

Departing 

• Nick Saban: Retirement
• Travaris Robinson: Hired as University of Georgia co-defensive coordinator
• Coleman Hutzler, Special Teams Coordinator/Outside Linebackers; Hired as Mississippi State defensive coordinator
• Report: Defensive Coordinator Kevin Steele Expected to Retire
• Holmon Wiggins, wide receivers 
• Report: Seahawks Hiring Ryan Grubb as Next Offensive Coordinator

This story was updated Feb. 19, 2024