Tag: defensive lineman

Alabama DL Khurtiss Perry expected to enter transfer portal

On Tuesday, Alabama saw its first scholarship player enter the transfer portal since the window opened up last week. Defensive lineman Khurtiss Perry will explore his options via the transfer portal.

The Alabama Crimson Tide saw its first scholarship player enter the transfer portal since the transfer portal opened back up last Tuesday. Redshirt sophomore defensive lineman Khurtiss Perry will likely be suiting up elsewhere next season, according to Matt Zenitz of 247Sports.

The former four-star recruit spent two seasons in Tuscaloosa. He did not record any stats for the Crimson Tide.

Perry was expected to be a reserve defensive lineman at Alabama in 2024-2025. He was seeing work at defensive end during spring practices.

It will be interesting to see where Perry ends up. Two programs that recruited Perry heavily coming out of high school were Auburn and UCF. Perry took official visits to both schools before committing to the Crimson Tide.

Roll Tide Wire will continue to follow the latest regarding the Alabama football program and its involvement in the transfer portal.

Kansas City Chiefs sign former Alabama defensive tackle Isaiah Buggs to a futures contract

Former Alabama defensive lineman Isaiah Buggs has signed a futures contract with the Kansas City Chiefs. Buggs joined the Chiefs practice squad toward the end of the regular season.

Former Alabama defensive tackle Isaiah Buggs was a member of the Super Bowl-winning Kansas City Chiefs this past season. The Mississippi native will remain with the Chiefs organization for the forseeable future after signing a futures contract with the team on Tuesday.

A futures contract is a contract that secures an NFL player to a team for the future. That player is not under contract until the start of the following league season, however.

For Buggs, this is a good opportunity for him to catapult his career. The former JUCO standout has spent time with the Pittsburgh Steelers and Detroit Lions over the course of his NFL career.

In five seasons, Buggs has recorded 89 tackles, four tackles for loss, and two sacks. In 56 games played, Buggs has made 23 starts.

It will be interesting to watch and see how Buggs’ professional career ensues in Kansas City. This seems like a good opportunity for him at this stage in his career.

Roll Tide Wire will continue to follow hte latest regarding the Alabama football program and its former players in the NFL.

2024 NFL Draft Interior Defensive Lineman top 5 rankings 1.0

Here are Natalie Miller’s initial interior defensive lineman rankings.

The interior defensive lineman position has become one of the most valuable positions in the league over the last few years, with more and more impact players and disruption coming from the middle of the defensive front.

This year’s group of linemen for the 2024 NFL draft is a deep one that should have plenty of starters or rotational players go in all rounds. Let’s take a look at the top five players of that group before we get to the pre-draft process.

15 players Broncos fans should watch for at the 2024 Senior Bowl

The Broncos should keep an eye on these players at the Senior Bowl this week.

The Denver Broncos have entered the 2024 offseason, and the first steps begin with the Senior Bowl, and then the NFL draft.

The Senior Bowl, an invite-only experience, is the last time most coaches get to see top prospects at game speed.

Although the Broncos find themselves looking at some difficult financial decisions going into this offseason, they face several positions of need and limited resources on how to deal with them.

Some positions of need are obvious (quarterback, tight end, offensive line and wide receiver), while there are also some needs that may be overlooked by outsiders (linebacker, safety and pass rushers).

With the Denver front office expected to be front and center at this important league event, several of the players will be sure to garner extra attention before the NFL combine and draft.

Here’s a quick list of 15 players to watch at the Reese’s Senior Bowl, which will be played on Saturday, Feb. 3 in Mobile, Alabama.

Former Alabama DL Isaiah Hastings transferring to Missouri

Former Alabama defensive lineman Isaiah Hastings announced that he was transferring to Missouri after two seasons in Tuscaloosa.

Alabama lost one of its own to an SEC foe on Tuesday afternoon. Redshirt freshman Isaiah Hastings announced that he was transferring to Missouri on Tuesday.

Hastings spent two seasons in Tuscaloosa. The former four-star prospect appeared in one game and made one tackle for the Crimson Tide.

Hastings joins a Missouri squad that is trending in the right direction. The Tigers finished the 2023 season with an 11-2 record and a New Year’s Six victory against Ohio State.

He is the fourth Alabama transfer to announce a commitment to another school. He joins former teammates Anquin Barnes (Colorado), Malik Benson (Florida State), and Earl Little Jr. (Florida State).

Roll Tide Wire will continue to follow the latest news regarding the Alabama football program.

Former Alabama DL Isaiah Buggs signs with Chiefs practice squad

Former Alabama Isaiah Buggs was signed to the Chiefs practice squad on Thursday. Buggs was waived by the Detroit Lions on Tuesday.

One former Alabama player got a new opportunity on Thursday. Defensive lineman Isaiah Buggs was signed to the Kansas City Chiefs practice squad. Earlier in the week, Buggs was waived by the Detroit Lions.

Buggs has been in the NFL since 2019. He was drafted in the sixth round by the Pittsburgh Steelers. There, he spent three seasons. Buggs 31 tackles and two tackles for loss.

After being released by the Steelers, he briefly played for the Las Vegas Raiders.

Soon after, he was signed by the Lions. In two seasons with the Lions, Buggs made 16 starts. He tallied 58 tackles, two sacks, and two tackles for loss.

Now, Buggs has the opportunity to earn a spot on the Chiefs’ active roster heading into the playoffs.

Roll Tide Wire will continue to follow former Alabama football players in the NFL.

Alabama DL Justin Eboigbe declares for 2024 NFL draft

Alabama defensive lineman Justin Eboigbe has declared for the 2024 NFL draft.

On Thursday afternoon, Alabama fifth-year senior Justin Eboigbe announced his intentions of declaring for the 2024 NFL draft.

Eboigbe battled through a lot of adversity during his time in Tuscaloosa. In 2022, Eboigbe suffered a season-ending injury in the fourth game of the season.

In 2023, he returned to action. Eboigbe was a force to be reckoned with this past season. The Georgia native recorded 63 tackles, 11.5 tackles for loss, and seven sacks.

Eboigbe has accepted an invite to the 2024 Reese’s Senior Bowl. The game showcases some of the top seniors in college football. Eboigbe will have the opportunity to showcase his skillset in front of several NFL scouts and coaches.

Roll Tide Wire will continue to follow the latest in regards to Alabama football players entering the 2024 NFL draft.

Detroit Lions waive former Alabama DL Isaiah Buggs

Former Alabama defensive lineman Isaiah Buggs was waived by the Detroit Lions on Tuesday. Buggs spent the past two seasons in the Lions organization.

After spending the past two seasons in Detroit, the Lions have parted ways with former Alabama defensive lineman Isaiah Buggs. On Tuesday, the Lions waived Buggs in a series of moves to bring defensive tackle Alim McNeil off of the injured reserve list.

Buggs has spent five seasons in the NFL. He spent the first three seasons of his professional career with the Pittsburgh Steelers. As a Steeler, he played in 29 games tallying 31 tackles and two tackles for loss.

In January of 2021, Buggs was released by the Steelers and signed to the Las Vegas Raiders practice squad.

In the offseason, Buggs signed with the Lions. In two seasons, he accumulated 58 tackles, two sacks, and two tackles for loss. Not to mention, he also made 16 starts in a Lions uniform.

Buggs will likely be signed in the coming days or weeks. He has been a valuable defensive lineman in the NFL. His ability to rotate in with other defensive linemen and be a factor has certainly stood out. It will be intriguing to see which team gives Buggs his next opportunity in the league.

Roll Tide Wire will continue to follow the latest news regarding former Alabama players in the NFL.

Alabama lands commitment from 2024 4-star DL Steve Mboumoua

Alabama continues to have success during the early signing period. On Wednesday, the Crimson Tide landed a commitment from 2024 four-star defensive lineman Steve Mboumoua.

The good news continues to pour in for the Alabama football program. On Wednesday, the Crimson Tide landed a commitment from 2024 defensive lineman Steve Mboumoua. Mboumoua chose the Crimson Tide over Mississippi State and Florida.

Mboumoua, a native of Cameroon, was originally a 2025 prospect. However, he reclassified and will enroll at Alabama as a part of the ’24 recruiting class.

The 6-foot-3, 275 pound prospect has been recruited by the Alabama coaching staff to play defensive end. He will play a role similar to that of Alabama senior Tim Smith Jr. Mboumoua is a physical presence that is sure to add firepower to Alabama’s defensive line room heading into the 2024-2025 season.

Roll Tide Wire breaks down Steve Mboumoua’s recruiting profile.

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Alabama picks up big-time commitment from former 5-star, Texas A&M DL Lebbeus ‘LT’ Overton

Alabama added a gem to its transfer class on Tuesday. Texas A&M transfer defensive lineman announced his commitment to Alabama.

The Alabama football team just landed a huge addition to its roster for the 2024-2025 season. The Crimson Tide reeled in a commitment from Texas A&M transfer defensive lineman Lebbeus “LT” Overton.

Overton spent two seasons in College Station. The former five-star prospect was originally slated to be a member of the 2023 recruiting class. However, he reclassified so that he would be able to play alongside his older brother, Micaiah.

Over the course of his college career, Overton has recorded 48 tackles and one sack.

Upon entering the transfer portal, Overton took official visits to South Carolina and Alabama. In the end, the Crimson Tide was able to land his commitment. The Alabama coaching staff recruited Overton to be a defensive end. This means he would play a role similar to Alabama senior Justin Eboigbe.

Overton joins a stout defensive line group heading into next season. He will be accompanied by Jaheim Oatis, James Smith, Tim Keenan III, and Damon Payne.

Roll Tide Wire will cotninue to follow the latest Alabama football news regarding the NCAA transfer portal.