Alabama OL Elijah Pritchett changes mind, no longer plans to transfer
After initially planning to enter the NCAA transfer portal, Alabama offensive lineman Elijah Pritchett is no longer transferring from the Crimson Tide, according to On3’s Hayes Fawcett.
“Transferring is not in my best interest,” Pritchett told Fawcett. “I apologize for any and all inconveniences. I’m 100% locked in. ROLL TIDE!”
Pritchett, a redshirt freshman, has played in all 13 of Alabama’s games this season. He split time at left tackle with freshman Kadyn Proctor during a four-game stretch in the middle of the Tide’s 2023 campaign. Beginning with the SEC opener against Ole Miss, Pritchett logged double-digit snaps against the Rebels, Mississippi State, Texas A&M and Arkansas. But after that, he went back to being the backup left tackle behind the true freshman starter.
Pritchett seems to be in line to start next fall with right tackle JC Latham most likely turning pro after the 2023 season. A member of Alabama’s 2022 signing class, Pritchett was a top 50 recruit, including the nation’s No. 4 offensive tackle, per the On3 Industry Rankings.
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The NCAA transfer portal’s 30-day window opened on Monday, Dec. 4, and players have until Jan. 2 to decide to utilize this window. Five Alabama players have done so thus far.
ALABAMA PLAYERS IN THE PORTAL
Tyler Buchner, QB (lacrosse)
Thaiu Jones-Bell, WR
Ja’Corey Brooks, WR
Isaiah Hastings, DL
Anquin Barnes, DL
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