Alabama transfer DB Jahlil Hurley commits to Kansas Jayhawks

Alabama transfer defensive back Jahlil Hurley has committed to the Kansas Jayhawks, according to On3’s Hayes Fawcett. He will have three years of eligibility remaining. Hurley was ranked as a Top 50 recruit in the 2023 cycle, according to On3.

BREAKING: Former Alabama DB Jahlil Hurley has Committed to Kansas, per his rep @caseygunn0

The 6’2 185 DB will have 3 years of eligibility remaining

Was ranked as a Top 50 Recruit in ‘23 (On3 Industry)https://t.co/BH1xZCyZwE pic.twitter.com/TXOkkWfzRG

— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) December 16, 2024

Hurley didn’t see any game action in 2023, but garnered plenty of hype on the recruiting trail. A product of Florence (Ala.), he was the No. 50 overall recruit in the 2023 cycle, according to the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies.

During the 2024 season, Hurley saw the field in nine games as a depth defensive back and on special teams. He finished the season with one tackle.

The transfer portal officially opened on Monday, Dec. 9, 2024. More than 2,800 FBS scholarship players entered their names into the NCAA’s transfer database during the 2023-24 school year. Removing those who withdrew or went pro, the final total sat at 2,707 transfers. That means roughly 25% of all FBS scholarship players hit free agency in one year.

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

Kansas finished 5-7 overall during the 2024 campaign. They started out 2-5 overall, before winning three of their last five to close out the season.

Alabama is currently gearing up for the ReliaQuest Bowl against Michigan, which is set for Dec. 31. It’s a rematch of last year’s Rose Bowl Game, which the Wolverines won to advance to the national championship. It also turned out to be the final game of Saban’s legendary career before he announced his retirement.

On3’s Pete Nakos and Nick Schultz also contributed to this article.