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Former Alabama safety Jake Pope transferring to Georgia

Former Alabama safety Jake Pope announced that he was transferring to Georgia. He spent two seasons with the Crimson Tide.

Amidst a busy week, one former Alabama player announced his plans to continue his college career elsewhere. On Friday evening, former Alabama safety Jake Pope announced that he was transferring to Georgia.

The product of Buford High School came to Alabama regarded as a three-star prospect. In two seasons at Alabama, Pope played in 12 games. The majority of his playing time came as a member of Alabama’s special teams unit.

Pope is the second player to have played under Nick Saban at Alabama to transfer to Georgia. The other was former Alabama defensive back Maurice Smith.

It will be interesting to see what type of role Pope carves out for himself in Athens. He will have the opportunity to play for one of the best defensive-minded head coaches in college football — Kirby Smart.

Roll Tide Wire will continue to follow the latest news regarding the Alabama football program and its former players in the NCAA transfer portal.

Alabama safety in the transfer portal commits to Georgia

Alabama safety commits to the Georgia Bulldogs shortly after Nick Saban retired

Alabama Crimson Tide freshman safety Jake Pope is transferring to the Georgia Bulldogs. Pope committed to Georgia on Friday evening.

Pope, a former four-star recruit, played high school football at Buford High School in Buford, Georgia. Kirby Smart and Georgia football heavily recruited Pope out of high school.

Pope did not see any game action as a true freshman in 2022. This past season, Pope played in 11 games as a special teams player. Pope is leaving Alabama shortly after legendary Alabama head coach Nick Saban announced his retirement.

Pope announced his commitment to Georgia football via social media. Georgia fans and media were fired up to steal a player from the Crimson Tide.

Alabama safety Jake Pope enters the NCAA transfer portal

Jake Pope enters the transfer portal

Alabama’s transfer portal attrition continued on Sunday with the announcement that redshirt freshman defensive back Jake Pope had entered his name into the portal.

Pope, a talented safety prospect from Buford made for the third Crimson Tide defensive back to enter the portal during this transfer window.

Pope was a special teams contributor throughout the 2023 season for Alabama and would have likely battled for the starting safety spot left void by the departure of Jaylen Key who exhausted his eligibility.

Pope was a four-star prospect coming out of high school and chose Alabama over Georgia, Notre Dame, and North Carolina.

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Alabama football countdown to kickoff: 21 days

We are just 21 days away from the start of Alabama’s 2023 football season!

The Alabama Crimson Tide will take the field for the 2023 college football season in 21 days, as Middle Tennessee State visits Bryant Denny Stadium on Sept. 2.

Here at Roll Tide Wire, we will be counting down the days until Nick Saban and his team take the field.

With 21 days remaining, we will take a look at a former standout at corner for the Tide, [autotag]Dre Kirkpatrick[/autotag].

Kirkpatrick played for the Crimson Tide from 2009-11 where he accumulated 91 tackles, eight tackles for loss, three interceptions, and 16 pass breakups.

Redshirt defensive back Jake Pope currently wears No. 21 for the Crimson Tide.

Dre Kirkpatrick’s Photo Gallery

10 players who stood out in Alabama’s A-Day game on Saturday

Roll Tide Wire takes a look at 10 players that stood out in Alabama’s A-Day game on Saturday afternoon.

Alabama held its annual spring game on Saturday, April 22. There were some key returners as well as plenty of newcomers who put their skillset on display for the Alabama fanbase.

The Tide saw several star players enter the NFL draft in the offseason. This simply means that other players will have to step up to replace them.

There were a couple of players that stood out more than others in the A-Day spring game. With spring practices wrapping up, there will be a handful of others that join the team in the summer.

Roll Tide Wire highlights 10 players who stood out in Alabama’s A-Day game on Saturday.

SIGNED: 4-Star safety Jake Pope inks NLI with Crimson Tide

Alabama lands another highly sought-after recruit in Safety Jake Pope!

Alabama’s Early National Signing Day is beginning to heat up after landing 4-star offensive lineman Elijah Pritchett from Columbus, Georgia, the Crimson Tide now goes back into the Bulldog state to steal another top recruit, this time in Buford’s Jake Pope.

Pope, a 4-star safety from Buford, stands at 6-foot-1, 190 pounds, and was highly sought after.

He held offers from Ohio State, Notre Dame, Georgia, Florida and others.

This comes as no surprise, however, because Pope was not shy about his commitment to the Crimson Tide. He has been verbally committed to Alabama since mid-August.

Roll Tide Wire will continue to follow Alabama’s 2022 early National Signing Day Class.

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Buford DB Jake Pope commits to Alabama over UGA

Buford High School safety Jake Pope, who is ranked as a four-star recruit, has decided he will play college football at Bama

Buford High School safety Jake Pope has commitment to the Alabama Crimson Tide. Pope is ranked as a four-star recruit.

Jake Pope announced his decision ahead of Buford’s opening game against North Cobb. Pope committed to  Alabama over Georgia, UNC, Ohio State, and Notre Dame.

Jake Pope is a member of the class of 2022 and received numerous scholarship offers from top college programs.

Pope plays wide receiver and safety. He’s ranked as the No. 26 safety in the class of 2022, but has received more recruiting interest than what this ranking would indicate.

The four-star is 6 feet, 2 inches and weighs 190 pounds. He plays against some of the strongest competition possible at the high school level and won a 6A state championship in 2020 with Buford. Jake Pope was named all-region for his efforts in 2020.

Jake Pope is a versatile athlete and a good route runner. He is an impressive tackler in the open field and made critical plays to help Buford win a state championship. Alabama and Nick Sabab love players who excel in the clutch.

Kirby Smart and the University of Georgia could have used a talented safety like Jake Pope. Georgia could lose both of its starting safeties (Lewis Cine and Christopher Smith) next offseason. Now, it is back to the drawing board for UGA.

Pope announced his commitment via Twitter:

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Four-star safety Jake Pope commits to Alabama

Alabama lands four-star safety Jake Pope!

Alabama has landed another talented prospect for the 2022 recruiting class in four-star safety Jake Pope from Buford, GA.

Pope’s commitment was announced earlier this afternoon via Hayes Fawcett of On3 Recruits.

 

Pope is a talented safety who also displays the ability to play on the offensive side of the ball as well. Standing at 6-foot-1, and 190 pounds, Pope has the frame to add weight once he enters a college training program. Perhaps his greatest trait is his natural instincts for the game which allows him to make winning plays against some of the most talented players.

Alabama now has a total of fourteen commits for the class of 2022 and is ranked fourth nationally according to the 247 Composite Rankings.

Stay tuned to Roll Tide Wire for all the latest on the Crimson Tide!

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Buford DB Jake Pope is ready to make commitment

Buford High School safety Jake Pope, who is ranked as a four-star recruit, has reportedly decided on where he will play college football

Buford High School safety Jake Pope, who is ranked as a four-star recruit, has reportedly decided on where he will play college football. Pope plans to announce his commitment on Aug. 17.

Jake Pope is announcing his decision ahead of Buford’s opening game against North Cobb. Pope is considering committing to Georgia, Alabama, UNC, Ohio State, and Notre Dame.

Jake Pope is a member of the class of 2022 and has received numerous scholarship offers.

Pope plays wide receiver and safety. He’s ranked as the No. 26 safety in the class of 2022, but has received more recruiting interest than what this ranking would indicate.

The four-star is 6 feet, 2 inches and weighs 190 pounds. He plays against strong competition at the high school level and won a 6A state championship in 2020 with Buford. Jake Pope was named all-region for his efforts in 2020.

Jake Pope is a versatile athlete and a good route runner. He is an impressive tackler in the open field and made critical plays to help Buford win a state championship.

Where will Jake Pope continue his football career?

Kirby Smart and the University of Georgia could use a talented safety like Jake Pope. Georgia could lose both of its starting safeties (Lewis Cine and Christopher Smith) next offseason.

Pope announced his commitment time via Twitter:

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Alabama recruiting: Jake Pope sets commit date

Alabama target Jake Pope set to commit on August 16

The Alabama football recruiting class of 2022 is starting to take form as we head into the college football season. Currently, the Tide sits at third in the 247 Composite Rankings. Nick Saban and staff look to move up as four-star safety Jake Pope is set to make his commitment.

Earlier this afternoon Pope announced via Twitter that he would be making his college decision on Monday, August 16.

Pope is a rising senior from Buford High School in Buford, GA. Pope is an exceptional athlete that could project as either a wide receiver or safety at the next level. Standing at 6-foot-1, 190 pounds, Pope shows great explosiveness and ball skills and just has a knack for making a play on either side of the ball. His excellent athleticism mixed with his natural instincts makes him an intriguing prospect that could see a bump in the rankings after his senior season.

Stayed tuned to Roll Tide Wire for all the things recruiting!

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