Former Alabama Cornerback Transfers to Ole Miss

Lane Kiffin's cryptic tweets about Tuscaloosa become a lot more clear as the corner jumps to SEC rival.

The Alabama Crimson Tide football program has seen seven defensive backs enter the transfer portal during the current offseason cycle. On Friday night former Alabama cornerback Trey Amos announced his transfer destination.

According to On3 Sports Amos will stay in the Southeastern Conference and transfer to the Ole Miss Rebels with one year of eligibility remaining.

BREAKING: Former Alabama DB Trey Amos has Committed to Ole Miss, he tells @on3sports

The 6’1 197 DB totaled 12 Tackles & 6 Passes Defended in 2023

Will have 1 year of eligibility remaining https://t.co/lRUkO55uu3 pic.twitter.com/ooqV9kD6jr

— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) January 20, 2024

Amos transferred to Alabama from Louisiana where he played for the Rajun' Cajuns for three seasons. He started in just one game for the Crimson Tide but played in all 14 in 2023 totaling 12 tackles and six passes defended. 

His biggest moment of the season arguably came in the Southeastern Conference Championship Game when defending Brock Bowers in the end zone as he replaced the injured Kool-Aid McKinstry.

Trey Amos was ready when his number was called. UGA made sure to check just in case.

FULL show at YouTube home for @BOL_On3: pic.twitter.com/GsJoK3XeOL

— Travis Reier (@travisreier) December 4, 2023

The 6-foot-1 cornerback was likely in position to earn a significant role in Tuscaloosa in 2024, but opts instead to transfer to Ole Miss and continue his college career under defensive coordinator Pete Golding. 

Amos isn't the only cornerback who recently announced intentions to play in Oxford. Former Alabama, and Tennessee cornerback Brandon Turnage took to social media to also announce his intentions to play for the Rebels.

Ole Miss head football coach Lane Kiffin was his usual self on social media on Wednesday as he indicated he was in Tuscaloosa. It appears the former Crimson Tide offensive coordinator's trip to town was successful as Amos is set to play for the Rebels.

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— Lane Kiffin (@Lane_Kiffin) January 18, 2024

Alabama and Ole Miss don't play one another in 2024. It will be the first time since 1991 that the two schools don't meet in the regular season. 

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