REPORT: Reserve Alabama OL Pierce Quick is set to enter the transfer portal.
According to multiple reports, reserve Alabama offensive lineman Pierce Quick intends to enter the transfer portal sometime before the SEC Championship Game. Chris Hummer of 247Sports first reported the news on Sunday.
It really isn’t much of a surprise that Quick has decided to test the waters, as he has not seen any game action since the 2021 opener against Miami.
The 6’5″, 306 pound Quick hails from Trussville, Alabama, and was one of the most coveted offensive line prospects in the class of 2019. 247Sports had Quick rated as No. 40 overall player and No. 7 offensive tackle in his class.
Quick’s younger brother Riley is set to play baseball for the Tide and head coach Brad Bohannon.
Roll Tide Wire will continue to monitor Pierce’s situation and will provide an update as soon as possible!
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We are only 72 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 25, that means we’re only 72 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 Pierce Quick currently wears the No. 72 for the Crimson Tide. The former five-star recruit could become a valuable depth piece for Alabama this season, as he’s capable of playing all five spots along the offensive front.
Alabama defensive lineman Stephon Wynn, Jr., (90) goes against offensive lineman Tommy Brown (75) and offensive lineman Pierce Quick during second half action in the Alabama A-Day spring football scrimmage game at Bryant Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala., on Saturday April 13, 2019. 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!
Redshirt freshman OL Pierce Quick 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 Pierce Quick out of Trussville (Ala.).
Pierce Quick, Offensive Line
Alabama defensive lineman Stephon Wynn, Jr., (90) goes against offensive lineman Tommy Brown (75) and offensive lineman Pierce Quick during second half action in the Alabama A-Day spring football scrimmage game at Bryant Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala., on Saturday April 13, 2019. Mickey Welsh / Advertiser
Height: 6-5 / Weight: 291
Class: Redshirt Freshman
Hometown: Trussville (Ala.)
High School: Hewitt-Trussville High School
HS ranking (247Sports): 4-star / No. 40 overall / No. 7 OT / No. 4 ALA
HS ranking (Rivals): 4-star / No. 82 overall / No. 10 OT / No. 4 ALA
Analysis: Pierce Quick saw action in four games, which means he was able to retain his redshirt status at the conclusion of 2019. Now, the second-year offensive lineman is looking to make a push up the depth chart.
It’s possible that Quick could be in the mix to backup one of the tackle spots behind expected starters Alex Leatherwood and Evan Neal, but the 6-foot-5, 291-pound blocker might be better suited further inside at either guard or maybe even center.
Either way, Quick has shown a lot of leadership skills since committing to the Crimson Tide back in April of 2017, and that respect that he has earned from coaches and teammates alike will go a long way in helping him eventually emerge as a quality option along Alabama’s offensive front.
With four of the five starters returning this season, don’t be surprised to see Quick continue to add weight, strength and practice reps while developing before pushing for a starting spot in 2021. The Crimson Tide have three seniors — Leatherwood, Neal and Landon Dickerson — among its starters right now.
