The mass exodus from Tuscaloosa continues in the wake of Nick Saban’s retirement, and this one might be the most damaging loss.
Freshman Alabama tackle Kadyn Proctor is expected to enter the transfer portal, according to a Wednesday report from 247Sports’ Matt Zenitz. Proctor announced the decision himself on social media around the same time.
Proctor started every game for the Crimson Tide as a true freshman in 2023, and he was named to the Freshman All-American team. He was the top offensive tackle, the second-highest non-quarterback, and a top-five overall prospect in 247Sports’ Class of 2023 rankings.
Zenitz included that Iowa would be a name to watch in Proctor’s recruitment, with 247Sports’ Chris Hummer and David Eickholt already dropping Crystal Ball predictions that Proctor would end up with the Hawkeyes.
Alabama starting left tackle and Class of 2023 top-five overall recruit Kadyn Proctor is expected to enter the transfer portal, sources tell @chris_hummer, @JTalty and me for @247Sports.
Keep an eye on Iowa as a potential landing spot.https://t.co/LebMlFqZC7 pic.twitter.com/XGgIv2H6gm
— Matt Zenitz (@mzenitz) January 17, 2024
Proctor immediately becomes the best offensive lineman and one of the best overall players to hit the portal this cycle. His announcement comes hours after star defensive back Caleb Downs, another impactful 2023 freshman, announced he’d leave the Crimson Tide.