Alabama Linebacker Ale Kaho Entering NCAA Transfer Portal
Alabama linebacker Ale Kaho has entered the NCAA transfer portal.
During his three seasons at the Capstone, Kaho appeared in 40 games and recorded 33 total tackles, 14 solo stops, three blocked kicks, one fumble recovery and one blocked kick for a touchdown.
He played in 12 games during the Crimson Tide's 2020 national championship run, but mainly on special teams.
"First off, I'd like to begin with thanking God for putting me in a position to play football at the highest level of collegiate football and allowing me to play for the best coach in college football history," Kaho said on social media. "The University of Alabama, Coach Saban, and the football support staff have done so much for me during my time in Tuscaloosa, and for that, I am forever grateful. The late three years have been extremely valuable in my growth, not only as a player, but more importantly as a man.
"I thank you Coach Saban for taking the chance on me and always pushing me to be better on and off the field. His tireless efforts helped mold me into a better person and have helped me become the man I am today. I also want to thank Jeff Allen and his staff for always keeping me healthy and working with me even during the toughest of times. Thank you for always being someone I could come to.
"During my time at Alabama, I have played alongside the best teammates and cultivated lifelong friendships that will continue to be a part of my life and push me to be the best version of myself day in and day out. After much thought and consideration, I have decided to place my name in the transfer portal. I feel that this is what is best for me and the goals and aspirations that I would like to accomplish playing football."
Kaho began his college career at Washington before transferring to Alabama in the fall of 2018 as a late signee. He was considered by most recruiting services as a five-star prospect and one of the top overall players in the 2018 recruiting class.
Kaho is one of six Crimson Tide players who have entered the transfer portal either during the 2020 season or in the offseason, joining defensive back Eddie Smith, linebacker Kevin Harris, defensive lineman Ishmael Sopsher, linebacker Ben Davis, and kicker Joseph Bulovas.
Harris, Sopher, Smith and Bulovas have all ended up at Georgia Tech, USC, Illinois and Vanderbilt respectively.
Davis and Kaho have yet to announce their future playing homes.
Here's more on Kaho's background from his bio on RollTide.com:
"One of the top inside linebacker prospects in the 2018 recruiting cycle ... rated the No. 32 overall prospect in the nation and No. 2 inside linebacker in the country by 247sports ... No. 76 player and No. 5 linebacker, according to rivals.com ... named the High Desert League Player of the Year and also made first-team all-league at running back, defensive end and punter ... named to USA Today's All-Northern Nevada first team ... helped lead Reno to a 12-2 overall record and the semifinals of the NIAA 4A state playoffs in 2017 ... the first Northern Nevada player invited to play in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl ... also invited to play in the Under Armour All-American Game and the Polynesian Bowl ... one of five finalists for national Polynesian Player of the Year ... as a junior, helped lead the Huskies to a 10-2 record and the semifinals of the NIAA Class 4A Northern championships ... as a sophomore, helped lead Reno to a 9-3 mark and the Northern Nevada semifinals ... member of the Reno High School track & field team ... earned all-region honors in the shot put as a junior ... played for Dan Avansino at Reno High School."
