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Former Alabama OT Amari Kight transferring to UCF

Former Alabama OT joining Christian Leary and Javon Baker at UCF

Former Alabama Crimson Tide offensive tackle, Amari Kight, announced his decision to transfer to the University of Central Florida. Kight was a four-star recruit coming out of high school and will join former Auburn head coach Gus Malzahn in Orlando.

Despite not seeing the field much in Tuscaloosa, Kite was the No. 10 offensive tackle in the 2019 recruiting cycle and the No. 76 overall player. At 6-foot-6 and just over 315 pounds, Kight has an NFL frame and can be a valuable immediate starter for the Knights.

Kight was not likely to crack the starting lineup for the Crimson Tide next season, so the in-state product chose to assess all of his options. Kight will team up with former Alabama teammates Javon Baker and Christian Leary in Central Florida.

Ironic that the former Auburn coach keeps making calls on the Crimson Tide.

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Alabama OT Amari Kight enters NCAA transfer portal

Alabama offensive tackle Amari Kight has entered the transfer portal. The Alabama native spent four seasons in Tuscaloosa.

Alabama’s latest player to enter the transfer portal is fourth-year tackle, Amari Kight. The news was first reported by On3’s Matt Zenitz.

The redshirt junior is the fifth offensive lineman to announce that he is transferring from the program. The other four are Dameion George, Tanner Bowles, Javion Cohen, and Tommy Brockermeyer.

Kight played primarily as a reserve offensive tackle for the Tide. He played in 22 total games over the span of four years with the program.

The Tide will likely return right tackle JC Latham and are bringing in a loaded offensive line class. Those could have factored into Kight’s decision to explore his options.

Roll Tide Wire will continue to follow Alabama football in regards to the transfer portal.

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Alabama Football: 5 position groups to watch this spring

Alabama Football: 5 position groups to watch this spring

Although Nick Saban and the Alabama Crimson Tide were not able to claim a national championship this past season, the 2021 team still accomplished quite a bit.

The Tide won the SEC Championship and finished with an impressive 13-2 record and Bryce Young became the first Alabama quarterback to win the Heisman Trophy.

Now that the season has come to an end, let’s shift our focus to spring practice and which position groups Alabama fans should be watching when the Tide returns to practice in a couple of months.

Alabama football countdown: 78 days until kickoff

We are only 78 days from Alabama football kicking off its season against the USC Trojans at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

Alabama is set to kick off its season against the USC Trojans at AT&T Stadium in Arlington (Tex.) on Sept. 5. As long as COVID-19 doesn’t alter the schedule, it will be the first time the Crimson Tide has faced USC since the dominate 52-6 win back in 2016.

With it now being June 19, that means we’re only 78 days away from football season officially being back!

After coming up just short of making its fifth-consecutive College Football Playoff experience, Alabama will look to bounce back in 2020 with a strong roster and returning coaching staff.

Redshirt freshman offensive lineman Amari Kight wears the No. 78 for the Crimson Tide. The Thompson (Ala.) native didn’t get much playing time in 2019, but considering he’s a former top 100 prospect, he should find himself in the mix at some point in the near future at either left or right tackle.

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Thompson’s Amari Kight (78) during the AHSAA Class 7A State Championship Football Game at Jordan Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala., on Wednesday evening December 5, 2018. Mickey Welsh / Advertiser

2020 Alabama football schedule

  • Sept. 5 vs. USC (Arlington, Tex.)
  • Sept. 12 vs. Georgia State (Tuscaloosa, Ala.)
  • Sept. 19 vs. Georgia (Tuscaloosa, Ala.)
  • Sept. 26 vs. Kent State (Tuscaloosa, Ala.)
  • Oct. 3 at Ole Miss (Oxford, Miss.)
  • Oct. 10 at Arkansas (Fayetteville, Ark.)
  • Oct. 17 vs. Mississippi State (Tuscaloosa, Ala.)
  • Oct. 24 at Tennessee (Knoxville, Tenn.)
  • Nov. 7 at LSU (Baton Rouge, La.)
  • No. 14 vs. UT-Martin (Tuscaloosa, Ala.)
  • Nov. 21 vs. Texas A&M (Tuscaloosa, Ala.)
  • Nov. 28 vs. Auburn (Tuscaloosa, Ala.)

Stay tuned for more updates from Roll Tide Wire, part of the USA TODAY Sports College Wire network!

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Alabama player snapshot: No. 78 Amari Kight

Redshirt freshman OL Amari Kight is the next man up on Alabama football’s player snapshot, which highlights each scholarship player.

As we continue through the offseason, Roll Tide Wire has decided to bring fans a quick snapshot of each scholarship player listed on Alabama’s 2020 football roster.

Each day, we’ll release two player profiles giving fans a glimpse into the players who will be available this upcoming season. Whether that’s size, classification, hometowns or recruiting rankings coming out of high school, we’ve got you covered.

Also included in each article is a quick recap letting you know what to expect from that player for the upcoming 2020 season and beyond.

Next up on the list is redshirt freshman offensive lineman Amari Kight out of Alabaster (Ala.).

Amari Kight, Offensive Line

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Thompson’s Amari Kight (78) during the AHSAA Class 7A State Championship Football Game at Jordan Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala., on Wednesday evening December 5, 2018. Mickey Welsh / Advertiser

Height: 6-7 / Weight: 302

Class: Redshirt Freshman

Hometown: Alabaster (Ala.)

High School: Thompson High School

HS ranking (247Sports): 4-star / No. 76 overall / No. 10 OT / No. 5 ALA

HS ranking (Rivals): 4-star / No. 140 overall / No. 19 OT / No. 6 ALA

Analysis: Amari Kight has the look of a future starting left tackle. He’s long at 6-foot-7, but he’s also lean and really athletic while not possessing overly powerful traits. For that reason, don’t be surprised if he ends up being a candidate to eventually take over for Alex Leatherwood starting in 2021.

For now, Kight will need to continue developing more strength in his lower and upper body while also mastering the mental aspects of the game. If he can do that and learn to play with more natural bend and lower pad overall level, the sky is the ceiling for the former Thompson High School standout.

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