🏈 2026 Alabama Roster Management Chart and Portal news

[BamaFan334]

Honestly asking here, was there some concern out there by Bama fans that Hubbard was leaving or going somewhere? Looking at the X announcement from Yea Alabama people seem surprised and I don't understand.

No one knows anymore. Nothing is shocking.

 

[Brandon Van de Graaff]

No one knows anymore. Nothing is shocking.

I guess. The reaction from people just seemed to be of complete surprise, like it was likely he wasn't coming back. Seemed odd.

 

[It Takes Eleven]

It'll be good addition. Take pressure off Crowley. Bring him along slowly.

Why? He probably won't be here to develop.

 

[Rolltide24]

Fans howled for a better D-line. Russaw, Smith and Keeley all heading out to contenders. Looks like we’ll have a somewhat different D-line when fall comes.

 

[Brandon Van de Graaff]

I ask this somehwere but can't recall if anyone replied, there was all this talk about no transfers post spring game as a positive indication going into year two under CKD. So what has changed if anything? No idea what is considered normal anymore but this is insane.

It isn't one particular thing. I think last spring the staff was satisfied with the roster they had going into year 2. And the spring portal wasn't nearly as active as the winter portal as a whole. Also, some were contactually locked into staying for the season unless they wanted to be financially penalized (for lack of a better comparison, think of it as trying to break a year lease 4 months into it). When season 2 ended, the staff picked up where they left off in trying to reshape the roster to how they want it (specifically the OL). But many players that left had their own reasons... a chance for more playing time, a chance for more money, a position change, etc.

 

[It Takes Eleven]

Fans howled for a better D-line. Russaw, Smith and Keeley all heading out to contenders. Looks like we’ll have a somewhat different D-line when fall comes.

I don't think it's the D line, I think it's the system. We have a D that plays on stunts and gimmick formations. When we need to muscle up and stop a run, we are ill-equipped to do so.

 

[It Takes Eleven]

It isn't one particular thing. I think last spring the staff was satisfied with the roster they had going into year 2. And the spring portal wasn't nearly as active as the winter portal as a whole. Also, some were contactually locked into staying for the season unless they wanted to be financially penalized (for lack of a better comparison, think of it as trying to break a year lease 4 months into it). When season 2 ended, the staff picked up where they left off in trying to reshape the roster to how they want it (specifically the OL). But many players that left had their own reasons... a chance for more playing time, a chance for more money, a position change, etc.

Do you think we played hardball with Russaw and the bunch, and now they're gone for that reason, or simply highest bidder?

 

[mando]

It isn't one particular thing. I think last spring the staff was satisfied with the roster they had going into year 2. And the spring portal wasn't nearly as active as the winter portal as a whole. Also, some were contactually locked into staying for the season unless they wanted to be financially penalized (for lack of a better comparison, think of it as trying to break a year lease 4 months into it). When season 2 ended, the staff picked up where they left off in trying to reshape the roster to how they want it (specifically the OL). But many players that left had their own reasons... a chance for more playing time, a chance for more money, a position change, etc.

So reality no one transfering after spring meant nothing when the dust settled?

 

[Brandon Van de Graaff]

Do you think we played hardball with Russaw and the bunch, and now they're gone for that reason, or simply highest bidder?

Supposedly more money for them and a promise of more playing time. Russaw got passed by Pierre while he was out with the hurt foot and I don't think that went over too well with him. But from what I understand, Bama wanted to keep both, but not overpay.

 

[Brandon Van de Graaff]

So reality no one transfering after spring meant nothing when the dust settled?

Just from the outside looking in, it was probably a good thing at the time but means nothing now. But was also probably overblown a bit too.

 

[tide92]

New OT is in play - Seaton from Colorado. I wonder if we have a shot.

 

[Slickmullet]

Bama needs about 4 more OL, 3-4 more WR’s, 2-3 DL’s, 1 experienced RB, 1-2 EDGE guys, 1-2 LBs.