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Alabama loses promising young pass rusher to the Transfer Portal

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Alabama lost a promising young player on Friday in arguably the first portal loss that stings a little.

Redshirt freshman Noah Carter has decided to enter the Transfer Portal, according to multiple reports.

NEW: Alabama EDGE Noah Carter plans to enter the NCAA transfer portal, @Hayesfawcett3 reportshttps://t.co/KXsiBcm1Hr pic.twitter.com/muu2Y7Q9lV

— Transfer Portal (@TransferPortal) January 3, 2026

Carter was originally committed to Kalen DeBoer at Washington, but the 4-star edge rusher decided to follow DeBoer to Alabama in early 2024. Carter took a redshirt last season, but emerged as a contributor in the Crimson Tide's Wolf LB room in 2025.