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Former elite RB recruit leaving Alabama in Transfer Portal in unsurprising move

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A once promising RB prospect is on his way out of Tuscaloosa.

Redshirt sophomore Richard Young, who started Alabama's season opener against Florida State with Jam Miller out with an injury, has decided to enter the Transfer Portal, according to multiple reports:

NEW: Alabama RB Richard Young plans to enter the NCAA transfer portal, @PeteNakos reports. https://t.co/R84agV1eke pic.twitter.com/emLzSdcVz7

— Transfer Portal (@TransferPortal) January 2, 2026

Richard Young leaving Alabama via the Transfer Portal

The move comes as little surprise following a season in which Young fell out of the running back rotation.