Alabama linebacker Shawn Murphy enters NCAA transfer portal

Alabama linebacker Shawn Murphy has entered the NCAA transfer portal, On3 has learned. Murphy is the latest player to leave Tuscaloosa following the retirement of Nick Saban, spending two seasons with the program.

Murphy got some playing time during his time with the Tide, playing in 18 games. A lot of the action came on special teams though, recording three tackles. A few defensive snaps were sprinkled in there but came during garbage time.

Newly hired head coach Kalen DeBoer had the opportunity to address the team for the first time on Friday night, giving them a glimpse into the future. Unfortunately for Alabama fans, there are still going to be players that decide to leave. One of those will be Murphy as he looks for a fresh start elsewhere.

Murphy played high school football at Manassas (VA) Unity Reed, where he was a four-star prospect. He was the No. 65 overall recruit in the 2022 cycle, according to the On3 Industry Rankings, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies.

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

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As of January 12th, 2,270 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.