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Top Alabama Recruit for 2019 Antonio Alfano Enters Transfer Portal

Alabama defensive end Antonio Alfano has entered the transfer portal with the intention to "see what his options are," according to tweets from his father.

Alfano joined the Crimson Tide as the No. 5 player in the class of 2019, according to 247Sports. The Colonia, N.J. native was Alabama's top recruit.

"Antonio’s grandmother recently fell very ill and is still fighting on life support," Frankie-Hilda Alfano wrote on Friday. "He is very close with her. Since this illness took effect, Antonio has taken it very hard. He has not attended classes and practices.