Alabama Sophomore Defensive Back Entering Transfer Portal
Alabama safety King Mack is entering the transfer portal, per 247 Sports' Matt Zenitz.The sophomore, who transferred to the Crimson in the offseason after one year at Penn State, totaled 14 tackles in 13 games at Alabama this season. Mack played in 13 games during his freshman season at Penn State in 2023 with the bulk of his action coming on special teams.Mack becomes the 19th player to enter the transfer portal, following quarterback Dylan Lonergan, running back Justice Haynes, defensive linemen Jeheim Oatis, Hunter Osborne and Damon Payne Jr., edge rushers Keanu Koht and Jayshawn Ross, linebacker Jeremiah Alexander, cornerbacks Jahlil Hurley and DeVonta Smith, wide receivers Kobe Prentice, Caleb Odom, Kendrick Law, Emmanuel Henderson Jr., Jaren Hamilton and Amari Jefferson and offensive linemen Miles McVay and Naquil Betrand.Mack is the first Alabama safety to enter the portal and the third defensive back, joining cornerbacks Jahlil Hurley and DeVonta Smith.The former 4-star recruit out of St. Thomas Aquinas in the Class of 2023 was considered the No. 7 safety in the state of Florida by the 247Sports composite.Read More: 2025 Alabama Crimson Tide Football Offseason Tracker: Coming and GoingThis article was originally published on www.si.com/college/alabama as Alabama Sophomore Defensive Back Entering Transfer Portal.