Alabama made a splash in the transfer portal by landing a commitment from Miami transfer wide receiver Isaiah Horton. Horton is sure to make an immediate impact in Tuscaloosa and will be a key piece of Alabama’s offense during the 2025 season.
The Tennessee native had the best year of his college career this past season. He reeled in 56 receptions for 616 yards and five touchdowns. His best game came against a common opponent for Alabama and Miami — USF. Horton hauled in eight receptions for 108 yards and one touchdown during that game.
Horton possesses a freakish skillset for a person of his stature. He stands at 6-foot-4 and 205 pounds. He has great top-end speed and was a home run threat in the ‘Canes offense this past season. To many, his departure might seem puzzling. However, he was sparingly used down the stretch at Miami. That could be a key reason for why he decided to enter the transfer portal and commit to Alabama. Nonetheless, his impact will be huge for the Crimson Tide’s offense and wide receiver room in 2025.
Alabama will return some key players at the wide receiver position like Ryan Williams, Cole Adams, and Jalen Hale. There is also a chance that Germie Bernard returns to school. Whatever the case may be, Horton will be firmly in the mix to earn meaningful snaps next season. He is too talented of a player not to.
His presence in Alabama’s wide receiver room will be one that is welcomed. He has the ability to take the top off of defenses and can allow other wide receivers to spring open in the meantime. Horton has the potential to be a Day 1 or Day 2 pick in next year’s draft. He is that talented of a player I believe. There should be no shortage of options at the wide receiver position for Alabama heading into the 2025 season. That is for sure.
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Brody Smoot is a team reporter for Touchdown Alabama Magazine. You can “follow” him on X, via @brodysmoot.
