Alabama fans react to 5-star QB Julian Sayin leaving Crimson Tide via NCAA transfer portal

No one anticipated this kind of an exodus from players when Nick Saban announced his retirement from coaching.

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However, athletes are leaving the Crimson Tide in boatloads to the NCAA transfer portal. Julian Sayin, a five-star quarterback from California in Alabama’s 2024 signing class, becomes the latest name going elsewhere. Pete Thamel of ESPN broke the news Friday morning, and Tide fans are hurt. Sayin, an alumnus of Carlsbad High

School, participated in Rose Bowl prep for the Crimson Tide in helping it get ready to face Michigan. Alabama fans wished him the best on social media, but they are hurting.

Top Alabama QB recruit enters transfer portal

The exodus of talent from Alabama is continuing following the retirement of coach Nick Saban, with a highly-rated quarterback recruit the latest to enter the transfer portal.

Freshman quarterback Julian Sayin, regarded as the top quarterback in the class of 2024, is entering the portal, according to Pete Thamel of ESPN. Sayin, a five-star recruit who was also pursued by the likes of LSU, Ohio State, and Texas, is expected to explore his options.