Alabama’s offseason transfer churn has already started to tell a story six weeks into the 2026 season.
The Crimson Tide added 20 new faces through the NCAA Transfer Portal, and 23 players from the 2025-26 roster moved on. At the midway point of the regular season, several of those departures are making noticeable contributions elsewhere, while others are still finding their footing.
One of the clearest production lines belongs to former Alabama receiver Isaiah Horton. Through six games, he has 19 catches for 270 yards and three touchdowns. That’s been one of the steadier stat sets among the Tide’s outgoing transfers so far.
On the offensive line, Wilkin Formby has become an immediate piece for Texas A&M. He has started all six games and has logged snaps at both right guard and tackle this season. Per PFF, his overall blocking grade sits at 69.1.
Noah Carter has also made his presence felt at Georgia Tech. In three games, the EDGE has posted 8 tackles, 2.5 tackles-for-loss, 2 sacks and a forced fumble. His production has come despite being limited by injury.
Elsewhere, James Smith has gotten on the field for Ohio State in all six games, finishing with 6 tackles, 1 tackle-for-loss and 1 pass breakup. Fellow former Alabama defender Qua Russaw has played in six games for the Buckeyes as well, recording 13 tackles, 3.5 tackles-for-loss and 1 sack.
Ohio State has also gotten work from cornerback Cam Calhoun, who has 6 tackles and 1 pass breakup in six games. Keon Keeley has appeared in six games for Notre Dame and has 6 tackles and 1 pass deflection.
Jordan Renaud’s move to Ole Miss has produced a modest defensive line stat line: 5 tackles, 2 tackles-for-loss, 1 sack and 2 quarterback hurries in five games.
South Carolina’s Kelby Collins has been active too, with 13 tackles, 1.5 tackles-for-loss, 1 sack, 1 pass breakup and 1 pass deflection in six games.
A few other former Tide players have earned roles, even if the counting stats are lighter. Arkel Anugwom has appeared in three of Northwestern’s six games at left guard. Olaus Alinen has played in six games for Kentucky and has 4 receptions for 54 yards.
There are still blanks on the board for some of the outgoing names listed so far, including Micah Debose at Vanderbilt and running back Richard Young at Colorado, with no stats provided in the source check at this point.
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