| RECRUIT The Portal Watch 2020-2021: Florida's Emory Jones announces intent to enter the transfer portal

[JoseyWalesTheOutlaw]

Saw this on the rant .........

Update on roster crunch:

Departures Needed To Get to 85 for 2022: 27

Exhausted Eligiblity (2)
1. Brian Robinson
2. Chris Owens

Declared for NFL (7)
1. Evan Neal
2. Jameson Williams
3. John Metchie
4. Phidarian Mathis
5. Chris Allen
6. Josh Jobe
7. Slade Bolden

Entered Transfer Portal (12)
1. Drew Sanders
2. Jahleel Billingsley
3. Paul Tyson
4. Shane Lee
5. Jaylen Moody
6. Javon Baker
7. Tommy Brown
8. Pierce Quick
9. Marcus Banks
10. Jackson Bratton
11. Xavier Williams
12. King Mwikuta

Total Departures So Far: 21

Additional Departures Needed: 6

 

[Tidestalker]

Saw this on the rant .........

Update on roster crunch:

Departures Needed To Get to 85 for 2022: 27

Exhausted Eligiblity (2)
1. Brian Robinson
2. Chris Owens

Declared for NFL (7)
1. Evan Neal
2. Jameson Williams
3. John Metchie
4. Phidarian Mathis
5. Chris Allen
6. Josh Jobe
7. Slade Bolden

Entered Transfer Portal (12)
1. Drew Sanders
2. Jahleel Billingsley
3. Paul Tyson
4. Shane Lee
5. Jaylen Moody
6. Javon Baker
7. Tommy Brown
8. Pierce Quick
9. Marcus Banks
10. Jackson Bratton
11. Xavier Williams
12. King Mwikuta

Total Departures So Far: 21

Additional Departures Needed: 6

Has Metchie officially declared?! I missed that one

 

[JoseyWalesTheOutlaw]

Has Metchie officially declared?! I missed that one

Bama WRs Bolden, Metchie to enter NFL draft

Alabama receivers Slade Bolden and John Metchie III will enter the NFL draft, while linebacker Henry To'oTo'o, defensive lineman DJ Dale, safeties DeMarcco Hellams and Jordan Battle and offensive guard Emil Ekiyor Jr. will return for their senior years.

www.espn.com

 

[mando]

So, out of the 14½ players you're pointing to here, who is the ½?

Ok lets say I am rounding down .

 

[Brandon Van de Graaff]

Has Metchie officially declared?! I missed that one

It hasn't been his turn yet to release "the social media graphic". LOL

 

[It Takes Eleven]

No surprise there. It's the stigmatism.

That's an unclear blurrrb...

 

[Brandon Van de Graaff]

I would imagine people can make a pretty good educated guess at the roster numbers if they dig into it, but I would caution against anyone betting too much that they match Saban's numbers. A couple years ago, someone that worked in the building said, "there's probably only a handful of folks in there that know the actual numbers..." One thing is for sure though, the Human Abacus in the Straw Hat will always get them to balance out.

 

[TerryP]

Ok lets say I am rounding down .

I was making a stupid joke which @bamafan9201 actually picked up on: a player's half-assed approach to this season.

Your comment about half of the class leaving wasn't off. It isn't an anomaly either. If you look at every class you'll find your guys who have been either "one of the 85" or "contributors." The changing landscape with the portal allows those that have been "one of the 85" to go somewhere else to play. It's rarely been the case where those that have left have been significant contributors at other programs. (What, maybe half of a dozen or so the biggest being Kamara?)

That changing landscape also allows them to be replaced while the focus is still on the next class of freshmen. Let's not forget two of the guys coming in have been on the All-American team.

 

[TerryP]

I would imagine people can make a pretty good educated guess at the roster numbers if they dig into it,

On fingers and toes I came up with 88, maybe 89 (Burnip?)

I found this looking around this morning. I believe it was originally posted on BOL. Subtract JAD and Metchie and they're at 87.

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REDSHIRT JUNIORS (4)
1. Jalyn Armour-Davis, DB
2. Emil Ekiyor, OL
3. Cameron Latu, TE
4. Stephon Wynn, DL

JUNIORS (11)
5. Jordan Battle, DB
6. Darrian Dalcourt, OL
7. DJ Dale, DL
8. Justin Eboigbe, DL
9. Christian Harris, LB
10. DeMarcco Hellams, DB
11. Khyree Jackson, DB
12. John Metchie, WR
13. Will Reichard, PK
14. Henry To’o To’o, LB
15. Byron Young, DL

REDSHIRT SOPHOMORES (4)
16. Tanner Bowles, OL
17. Braylen Ingraham, DL
18. Amari Kight, OL
19. Trey Sanders, RB

SOPHOMORES (10)
20. Will Anderson, LB
21. Brian Branch, DB
22. Jamil Burroughs, DL
23. Javion Cohen, OL
24. Traeshon Holden, WR
25. Jase McClellan, RB
26. Malachi Moore, DB
27. Tim Smith, DL
28. Roydell Williams, RB
29. Bryce Young, QB

REDSHIRT FRESHMEN (9)
30. Chris Braswell, LB
31. Damieon George, OL
32. Thaiu Jones-Bell, WR
33. Demouy Kennedy, LB
34. Jah-Marien Latham, DL
35. Seth McLaughlin, OL
36. Jahquez Robinson, DB
37. Quandarrius Robinson, LB
38. Kristian Story, DB

FRESHMEN (26)
39. Terrion Arnold, DB
40. Anquin Barnes, DL
41. Kendrick Blackshire, LB
42. James Brockermeyer, OL
43. Tommy Brockermeyer, OL
44. Jacorey Brooks, WR
45. Caden Clark, TE
46. JoJo Earle, WR
47. Terrence Ferguson Jr., OL
48. Monkell Goodwine, DL
49. Agiye Hall, WR
50. Ian Jackson, LB
51. Tim Keenan, DL
52. Keanu Koht, LB
53. JC Latham, OL
54. Deontae Lawson, LB
55. Christian Leary, WR
56. Ga’Quincy McKinstry, DB
57. Jalen Milroe, QB
58. Robbie Ouzts, TE
59. Damon Payne, DL
60. Jaeden Roberts, OL
61. Devonta Smith, DB
62. Dallas Turner, LB
63. Camar Wheaton, RB
64. Kaine Williams, DB

EARLY ENROLLEES (13)
65. Jeremiah Alexander, LB
66. Ty Simpson, QB
67. Tyler Booker, OL
68. Shawn Muprhy, LB
69. Jaheim Oatis, DL
70. Khurtiss Perry, DL
71. Jihaad Campbell, LB
72. Kendrick Law, WR
73. Aaron Anderson, DB
74. Jamarion Miller, RB
75. Trequon Fegans, DB
76. Elijah Brown, TE
77. Dayne Shor, OL

SIGNED LOI (10)
78. Emmanuel Henderson, RB
79. Shazz Preston, WR
80. Elijah Pritchett, OL
81. Isaiah Bond, WR
82. Earl Little Jr., DB
83. Kobe Prentice, WR
84. Antonio Kite, DB
85. Amari Niblack, TE
86. Isaiah Hastings, DL
87. Jake Pope, DB

TRANSFERS (2)
88. Eli Ricks, DB
89. Jahmyr Gibbs, RB

 

[PurlJam]

To'o To'o, Ekiyor, Battle, Hellams and Dale are returning as per ESPN this a.m.

 

[mando]

I was making a stupid joke which @bamafan9201 actually picked up on: a player's half-assed approach to this season.

Yeah I got it. I may be the only one but I really am hoping Billingsley comes back and figures it out. Would be great for the kid and for Bama. He has the ability to be a major pain for the opposing teams.

 

[It Takes Eleven]

Yeah I got it. I may be the only one but I really am hoping Billingsley comes back and figures it out. Would be great for the kid and for Bama. He has the ability to be a major pain for the opposing teams.

True, his catch against Ohio State was incredible, but at some point if a guy's not buying, that's not the example you want for the younger guys coming in.

 

[JoseyWalesTheOutlaw]

Yeah I got it. I may be the only one but I really am hoping Billingsley comes back and figures it out. Would be great for the kid and for Bama. He has the ability to be a major pain for the opposing teams.

With respect, I hope we never see #19 in a Bama uniform again. I am still amazed Nick Saban sent that player out for 15 games.

Read that #19 is going to visit Sark at UT.

 

[64Tide]

#19 has obviously been coddled his entire career. Most likely began at home and was extended by coaches/teachers throughout his HS years. Has shown great ability at times but at others is a no show. Better off without him. Let him take his entitlement attitude to UT where coddling will continue under Banks and Sark. May work for him there, wouldn't be the first time it has worked out for guys with similar attitude. @ittakes11 is spot on.

 

[Justneedme81]

On fingers and toes I came up with 88, maybe 89 (Burnip?)

I found this looking around this morning. I believe it was originally posted on BOL. Subtract JAD and Metchie and they're at 87.

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REDSHIRT JUNIORS (4)
1. Jalyn Armour-Davis, DB
2. Emil Ekiyor, OL
3. Cameron Latu, TE
4. Stephon Wynn, DL

JUNIORS (11)
5. Jordan Battle, DB
6. Darrian Dalcourt, OL
7. DJ Dale, DL
8. Justin Eboigbe, DL
9. Christian Harris, LB
10. DeMarcco Hellams, DB
11. Khyree Jackson, DB
12. John Metchie, WR
13. Will Reichard, PK
14. Henry To’o To’o, LB
15. Byron Young, DL

REDSHIRT SOPHOMORES (4)
16. Tanner Bowles, OL
17. Braylen Ingraham, DL
18. Amari Kight, OL
19. Trey Sanders, RB

SOPHOMORES (10)
20. Will Anderson, LB
21. Brian Branch, DB
22. Jamil Burroughs, DL
23. Javion Cohen, OL
24. Traeshon Holden, WR
25. Jase McClellan, RB
26. Malachi Moore, DB
27. Tim Smith, DL
28. Roydell Williams, RB
29. Bryce Young, QB

REDSHIRT FRESHMEN (9)
30. Chris Braswell, LB
31. Damieon George, OL
32. Thaiu Jones-Bell, WR
33. Demouy Kennedy, LB
34. Jah-Marien Latham, DL
35. Seth McLaughlin, OL
36. Jahquez Robinson, DB
37. Quandarrius Robinson, LB
38. Kristian Story, DB

FRESHMEN (26)
39. Terrion Arnold, DB
40. Anquin Barnes, DL
41. Kendrick Blackshire, LB
42. James Brockermeyer, OL
43. Tommy Brockermeyer, OL
44. Jacorey Brooks, WR
45. Caden Clark, TE
46. JoJo Earle, WR
47. Terrence Ferguson Jr., OL
48. Monkell Goodwine, DL
49. Agiye Hall, WR
50. Ian Jackson, LB
51. Tim Keenan, DL
52. Keanu Koht, LB
53. JC Latham, OL
54. Deontae Lawson, LB
55. Christian Leary, WR
56. Ga’Quincy McKinstry, DB
57. Jalen Milroe, QB
58. Robbie Ouzts, TE
59. Damon Payne, DL
60. Jaeden Roberts, OL
61. Devonta Smith, DB
62. Dallas Turner, LB
63. Camar Wheaton, RB
64. Kaine Williams, DB

EARLY ENROLLEES (13)
65. Jeremiah Alexander, LB
66. Ty Simpson, QB
67. Tyler Booker, OL
68. Shawn Muprhy, LB
69. Jaheim Oatis, DL
70. Khurtiss Perry, DL
71. Jihaad Campbell, LB
72. Kendrick Law, WR
73. Aaron Anderson, DB
74. Jamarion Miller, RB
75. Trequon Fegans, DB
76. Elijah Brown, TE
77. Dayne Shor, OL

SIGNED LOI (10)
78. Emmanuel Henderson, RB
79. Shazz Preston, WR
80. Elijah Pritchett, OL
81. Isaiah Bond, WR
82. Earl Little Jr., DB
83. Kobe Prentice, WR
84. Antonio Kite, DB
85. Amari Niblack, TE
86. Isaiah Hastings, DL
87. Jake Pope, DB

TRANSFERS (2)
88. Eli Ricks, DB
89. Jahmyr Gibbs, RB

Take Metchie out...

and we're at 88.... technically only 3 spots left to hit 85, but I think you've mentioned that we're not done with transfer portal, so I think Saban will take advantage of the full 7 maximum trnasfer spot, Wouldn't be shocked to see Wynn hit portal now... and maybe see 5 transfers after spring camp. I think he'll use the spring camp to evaluate everyone and make a roster deicison.

 

[JoseyWalesTheOutlaw]

It will be interesting to see if Nick signs any player on this upcoming NSD 2.0. JMO but I believe the WR room and the RB room will thin after spring drills.

It wouldn't surprise me if all the below group transfer after spring drills with the exception of Sanders. If a player hasn't gotten into the rotation (not trash time) by their sophomore year then chance then more likely they're not going to be a playa for The King (some exceptions).

REDSHIRT SOPHOMORES (4)
16. Tanner Bowles, OL
17. Braylen Ingraham, DL
18. Amari Kight, OL
19. Trey Sanders, RB

 

[Brandon Van de Graaff]

Bama is definitely not done portal shopping, and there will be more guys leaving too. For example, don't be caught of guard if a certain RB and another OL depart. Also, should be word at some point next week on ND transfer punter Jay Bramblett. From what I understand, that was/is a 'numbers decision'.

 

[colbyjacks]

Any interesting portal names or potential players Bama is looking at?

 

[BamaFan334]

Bama is definitely not done portal shopping, and there will be more guys leaving too. For example, don't be caught of guard if a certain RB and another OL depart. Also, should be word at some point next week on ND transfer punter Jay Bramblett. From what I understand, that was/is a 'numbers decision'.

Is Wheaton planning on staying? I can't recall another guy being in the shadows as much as him. Not even sure I've seen him in Alabama clothing or uniform.

 

[Brandon Van de Graaff]

Any interesting portal names or potential players Bama is looking at?

Personally don't know of anyone that is a lock right now like Gibbs was. Mentioned the punter Bramblett, which is a strong possibility. He wants to play at UA. I would imagine Bama will be very selective and patient though from this point. More guys will become available in the spring. Remember, Jameson Williams transferred in May. Landon Dickerson was very late summer.

Is Wheaton planning on staying? I can't recall another guy being in the shadows as much as him. Not even sure I've seen him in Alabama clothing or uniform.

Well circle gets the square. I don't want to list names cause it may not happen, but he's one of the one's I'd keep an eye on.