Nick Saban’s retirement from coaching the University of Alabama football program on Jan. 10 shocked the college football world so much that several players for the Crimson Tide wondered what their next move would be.
Many decided to enter the NCAA transfer portal to find new homes, including an electric defensive back.
Caleb Downs, a native Georgian, came to the Tide as a five-star in the 2023 recruiting class. He started on Saban’s final Southeastern Conference Championship as a true freshman.