BREAKING: Alabama’s touted QB recruit Julian Sayin to enter portal
Alabama freshman quarterback Julian Sayin, the top-ranked quarterback in the class of 2024, intends to enter the NCAA transfer portal, sources told ESPN. Sayin is expected to initiate the transfer process on Friday, per sources.
Sayin is the highest ranked offensive player in ESPN’s Class of 2024, as he’s the No. 3 overall player and the marquee offensive player in Alabama’s freshman recruiting class. Sayin enrolled early at Alabama, and his first day of classes there earlier this month coincided with the announcement of Nick Saban’s retirement.
The reasoning for Sayin initiating the process to depart Alabama, per sources, is that Sayin came to play for Saban. Since Saban abruptly retired, he’s going to explore his options.
Sayin’s eventual entry into the NCAA transfer portal is one of the biggest additions to the portal this off-season. He’s considered a unanimous five-start recruit and earned MVP honors at the Elite 11 finals heading into his senior year.
Sayin’s planned transfer will add to the high-profile departures under incoming head coach Kalen DeBoer. Since head coach Nick Saban retired, the Crimson Tide have lost seven players, including All-American safety freshman Caleb Downs and top returning receiver Isaiah Bond.
Austin Mack, a transfer quarterback from Washington, was added by Alabama earlier this week.
Sayin finished his senior year of high school in Carlsbad, California, with 2,369 yards, 24 touchdowns, and just one interception.
After high school, Sayin chose Alabama over LSU, Ohio State, and Texas. He will use his one-time transfer exemption by moving, and in the following weeks, he should be enrolled in a new school to participate in spring practice.
