USC transfer DL confirms plans to visit Alabama next week

Sep 6, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Georgia Southern Eagles quarterback JC French IV (12) is pressured by Trojans defensive tackle Devan Thompkins (8) during the first half at United Airlines Field at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

USC transfer defensive lineman, Devan Thompkins has confirmed his plans to visit Alabama football next Monday and Tuesday with Touchdown Alabama.

Devan Thompkins doing grown man things 😤 pic.twitter.com/om4BgwsLyp

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Thompkins spent four years with the Trojans before entering the transfer portal. He signed with the Trojans as a 2022 four-star recruit, and he redshirted his freshman year after playing in one game.

The 6-foot-5, 285-pounder finished his time as a Trojan with 56 total tackles, nine tackles for loss and 4.5 sacks in three years of meaningful action. He had his best season in 2025 when he finished the year with 6.5 tackles for loss and three sacks.

The Tide’s defensive line group will undoubtedly lose Tim Keenan and LT Overton to the NFL Draft.  James Smith, Keon Keeley, Edric Hill, Kelby Collins and Jordan Renaud have decisions to make, but it is likely they return to Tuscaloosa next season if they do not enter the transfer portal.

Thompkins would add experience and proven production to the Tide’s defensive front.