Dec 19, 2025; Norman, OK, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Kalen Deboer against the Oklahoma Sooners during the CFP National Playoff First Round at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
With a disappointing Rose Bowl performance in the rearview mirror, Kalen DeBoer will now set his sights on rebuilding Alabama’s roster for a deeper playoff run next season.
The Crimson Tide signed the No. 2 recruiting class in this year’s cycle but will also need to pull in some talented players through the transfer portal to compete for a playoff spot next season.
This year’s lone transfer portal opened on Jan. 2 and will remain active until Jan. 15. Here are a few positions the Tide could look to target.
, he could look to add a veteran passer in the event he loses Simpson.
Tony Tsoukalas is a staff writer for Touchdown Alabama Magazine with more than a dozen years of sports writing experience. Tsoukalas, a graduate of Alabama, has covered the Crimson Tide since 2016, previously working for the Anniston Star, Bama Central and Rivals. He won first place in the 2024 Associated Press Sports Editors contest in the Division D Beat Writing category. Along with team coverage, Tsoukalas provides a weekly column featuring his take on Alabama athletics. Follow him on X at Tony_Tsoukalas