He has some players in Thursday’s NFL Draft, but Marcus Freeman weighed in on a former Notre Dame quarterback that committed to the University of Alabama via the NCAA transfer portal.
Freeman, 37, is the head coach of the Fighting Irish. Tyler Buchner, a former four-star in the 2021 class, played in 13 games during his time at Notre Dame. As a California native, Buchner recorded five touchdowns and three interceptions in the Taxslayer Gator Bowl versus South Carolina to finish the 2022 season. He pushed Notre Dame to a 45-38 victory, ending its season at 9-4.
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Buchner announced on Twitter that’s he coming to the Crimson Tide. Freeman weighed in on his former quarterback’s move.
Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman on QB @tylerbuchner announcing his transfer to Alabama.
@nflnetwork pic.twitter.com/dOozJbFEI4— Andrew Siciliano (@AndrewSiciliano) April 27, 2023
“We love Tyler,” Freeman said to Andrew Siciliano of NFL Network. “I wish him the best. When he made his decision to go into the portal, I told him ‘I am always a fan of yours.’ I look forward to seeing the success he has at his next program.”
Buchner is in a quarterback room with Jalen Milroe, Ty Simpson, Dylan Lonergan, and Eli Holstein.
Things are about to be interesting in Tuscaloosa (Ala.) very soon.
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