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The Alabama Crimson Tide continue to bleed top recruits to Ohio State.
On Friday, top Alabama QB recruit Julian Sayin put his name in the transfer portal after Nick Saban’s retirement.
Via ESPN
“Alabama freshman Julian Sayin, the top-ranked quarterback in the Class of 2024, intends to enter the NCAA transfer portal, sources told ESPN.”
“The reason for Sayin initiating the process to depart Alabama, sources said, is that he came to play for Saban. Since Saban abruptly retired, Sayin is going to explore his options.”
It didn’t take long for Sayin to choose a new school. On Sunday, ESPN’s Pete Thamel reported that Sayin will transfer to Ohio State.
NEWS: Former Alabama quarterback Julian Sayin told ESPN on Sunday that he’s transferring to Ohio State. Sayin is ESPN’s top quarterback recruit in the 2024 class and No. 3 overall player. He’ll enroll soon at OSU and compete in spring practice. pic.twitter.com/Cbl6Au46mF
— Pete Thamel (@PeteThamel) January 21, 2024
On Friday, Alabama star safety Caleb Downs also transferred from Bama to Ohio State.
Via ESPN
Former Alabama freshman safety Caleb Downs is transferring to Ohio State, a source told ESPN on Friday night.
Downs led the Crimson Tide in total tackles this season with 107 and was the first true freshman in program history to do so. He was a five-star prospect in the 2023 class, ranked No. 11 overall and was the No. 1 safety out of Hoschton, Georgia
It seems like Alabama is going to have a tough year next year without Saban, while Ohio State will benefit from Bama’s misfortune.