Alabama LB Ian Jackson enters NCAA Transfer Portal

Alabama linebacker Ian Jackson entered the NCAA Transfer Portal, On3 learned on Thursday evening. In the 2021 cycle, he was rated as a four-star prospect and the No. 250 overall player in America, according to the On3 Industry Rankings.

On his Twitter page, Jackson posted a message of thanks to the University. “I am very thankful for the opportunity Coach Saban has given me these past three years at the University of Alabama. I also want to thank the players and coaches who have helped me develop into a great athlete. With that being said, I have entered the transfer portal with two years of eligibility. Thank you–Ian Jackson.”

He played in four games with the Tide the last two years, after redshirting in 2021. Jackson is just one of the several Crimson Tide players that have hit the portal this offseason. Once he signed with Alabama out of high school, he chose them over offers from Auburn, Miami, and Tennessee.

To keep up with the latest players on the move, check out On3’s Transfer Portal wire. 

Track transfer portal activity

As of January 3rd, 2,141 FBS players have entered the Transfer Portal.

While the NCAA Transfer Portal database is private, the On3 Network has streamlined the reporting process tracking player movement. If you find yourself asking, ‘How can I track transfer portal activity?’ our well-established network of reporters and contacts across college athletics keeps you up to speed in several ways, from articles written about players as they enter and exit the transfer portal or find their new destination, to our social media channels, to the On3 Transfer Portal.

The transfer portal wire provides a real-time feed of player activity, including basic player profile information, transfer portal ranking and original On3 Industry recruiting ranking, as well as NIL valuation (name, image and likeness).

The On3 Transfer Portal Rankings allow for you to filter the On3 Industry Rankings to find the best of the best in the portal, starting with Overall Top Players.

You can dive deeper into the rankings and filter by position whether it is Quarterback, Running Back, Wide Receiver, Tight End, Offensive Tackle, Interior Offensive Line, Edge, Defensive Line, Linebacker, Cornerback, Safety, Athlete, Kicker, Punter, or Long Snapper you’re looking for.

The On3 Transfer Portal Instagram account and Twitter account are excellent resources to stay up to date with the latest moves.