One former Alabama player is not for seeing Crimson Tide athletes jump into the NCAA transfer portal.
Twelve scholarship players, including Trey Sanders, Traeshon Holden, Christian Leary, JoJo Earle, Javion Cohen, Khyree Jackson, and Tommy Brockermeyer, have entered the portal. Phidarian Mathis, an Alabama alum, came to the Tide in its 2017 recruiting class as a four-star from Louisiana. He did not become an instant starter, but Mathis grew into a very good player.
He became an impactful starter and permanent team captain in 2021. Mathis led the defensive line in total tackles (53) and posted 12 tackles for loss, nine sacks, six quarterback hurries, two pass breakups, two fumble recoveries, and a forced fumble during his senior campaign.