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Alabama players react to Crimson Tide landing CB out of NCAA transfer portal

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The fans showed their excitement, but now student-athletes for Alabama football are pumped about their new teammate.

DaShawn Jones, a former cornerback for Wake Forest, committed to the Crimson Tide on Wednesday out the NCAA transfer portal. Jones, a Baltimore (Md.) native, had 60 total tackles, seven pass breakups, and three interceptions in three seasons for the Demon Deacons. He redshirted his freshman campaign in 2021, giving him two years to have the production he gained. 

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The 6-foot, 181-pounder gives the Tide experience at a much needed position. Jahlil Hurley is the lone scholarship cornerback Alabama has from its 2023 signing class. Kalen DeBoer also saw two names from the 2024 class, Jameer Grimsely and Peyton Woodyard, leave the Tide for the portal as well. Jones has a chance to be very impactful in Kane Wommack’s 4-2-5 Swarm Defense. A few Alabama players reacted on Instagram to the news of Jones becoming their new teammate in Tuscaloosa.

Malachi Moore, Alabama DB

Red Morgan, Alabama DB

Zavier Mincey, Alabama DB

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Stephen M. Smith is the senior writer for Touchdown Alabama Magazine.  You can “like” him on Facebook or “follow” him on Twitter, via @CoachingMSmith.

Stephen Smith is a 2015 graduate of the University of Alabama. He is a senior writer and reporter for Touchdown Alabama Magazine. He has covered Alabama football for 15 years and his knowledge and coverage of the Crimson Tide's program have made him among the most respected journalist in his field. Smith has been featured on ESPN and several other marquee outlets as an analyst.

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