The University of Alabama football program will not have a veteran defensive lineman after this season.
Jehiem Oatis, a native Mississippian, plans to redshirt the remainder of this year and enter the NCAA transfer portal.
ESPN’s Pete Thamel broke the news Monday during the pressers of Kalen DeBoer, Nick Sheridan, and Kane Wommack.
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Oatis, a former four-star in the 2022 recruiting class, has battled injuries since last season. The 6-foot-5, 325-pounder had an incredible body transformation before starting his freshman year. He dropped from over 400 pounds to 360, earning his playing time and Freshman All-SEC honors.