In what could be the first step in his departure from Alabama, quarterback Jalen Hurts has entered the NCAA's transfer portal, Alex Scarborough of ESPN.com reports.
Hurts, a junior, graduated in December. He would be able to use his final year of eligibility to play next season if he did leave the Crimson Tide.
Scarborough reports the former Alabama starter is expected to leave the program, but entering the transfer portal does not mean it is a guarantee he exits.
After two seasons as the starter in Alabama and two trips to the national championship, Hurts was replaced by Tua Tagovailoa during last season's title game.