Multiple defensive backs who were part of the Alabama team in 2025 will not be returning to the squad in 2026. Kameron Howard (who signed with Boston College) and Cam Calhoun both officially entered the transfer portal after the end of the season. DaShawn Jones and Domani Jackson, both former transfers themselves, are out of eligibility.

After the loss of Cam Calhoun to the NCAA transfer portal, O'Neal gives Alabama two seasons of a long, large developmental cornerback who has turned heads at Mercer. Colin Gay covers Alabama football for The Tuscaloosa News, part of the USA TODAY Network. Reach him [email protected] or follow him@_ColinGay on X, formerly known as Twitter.

Alabama defensive back DaShawn Jones has officially declared for the 2026 NFL draft following two seasons in Tuscaloosa.

A former Alabama defensive back has reportedly reentered the NCAA transfer portal following a breakout season in the ACC.

Alabama defensive back Cam Calhoun is planning to enter the transfer portal, per On3's Pete Nakos. The redshirt sophomore recorded six tackles, one pass breakup and a fumble recovery in 13 games of action for the Crimson Tide this season.

Alabama football’s defensive backs room got a bit thinner on Sunday. Cam Calhoun will enter the transfer portal, costing UA a major depth piece. Calhoun was a backup cornerback for the Crimson Tide in 2025. He joined the team as a transfer from Utah ahead of the season.

Alabama defensive tackle Tim Keenan III has become the latest Crimson Tide player to enter the 2026 NFL draft.

Kameron Howard becomes the first player to move on from the Crimson Tide, as Alabama prepares for the Rose Bowl.