Alabama Bandit Defensive Lineman Jordan Renaud Enters Transfer Portal

According to a report by Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports, Alabama bandit defensive lineman Jordan Renaud is entering the transfer portal. Renaud, a 6-foot-4, 265-pound defensive lineman from Sarasota, Florida, is the third bandit defensive lineman Alabama has lost this offseason, following starter LT Overton's declaration for the NFL after exhausting his eligibility and reserve Keon Keeley's entry into the transfer portal.

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Renaud attended Tyler Legacy High School in Tyler, Texas, and signed with the Crimson Tide as a four-star prospect in Alabama's 2023 recruiting class, originally committing to play for former Alabama head coach Nick Saban. He was ranked as the No. 92 overall prospect in the class, the No. 12 edge prospect, and the No. 18 prospect in the state of Texas.

Renaud rotated at Bandit defensive end for the Crimson Tide during the 2025 season and started two games for the Crimson Tide against Georgia in the SEC championship and against Oklahoma in the College Football Playoff after starter LT Overton missed two games due to a medical issue.

During his three seasons with the Crimson Tide, Renaud totaled 34 tackles and 0.5 sacks. He is the third bandit defensive lineman to depart Alabama, meaning the Crimson Tide will have a brand new bandit room for the 2026 season. Alabama transfer portal signee Devan Thompkins, from USC, is a candidate to play that role.

Here is every player who has entered the transfer portal from Alabama:

DL Jordan Renaud*
WR Isaiah Horton
OL Arkel Anugwom
DL Kelby Collins
DL James Smith
LB Qua Russaw
DB Cam Calhoun
DE Keon Keeley
WR Cole Adams
WR Aeryn Hampton
WR Jalen Hale
WR Jaylen Mbakwe
RB Richard Young
LB Noah Carter
OL Roq Montgomery
OL Joseph Ionata
OL Olaus Alinen
OL Micah DeBose
OL Wilkin Formby
DB Kameron Howard
PK Peter Notaro
LS David Bird

*Most recent addition.

The transfer portal officially opened on Friday, January 2, and will remain open until January 16.

Wyatt Fulton is the Tide 100.9 DME and Brand Manager, primarily covering Alabama Crimson Tide football and men's basketball. For more Crimson Tide coverage, follow Wyatt on X (Formerly known as Twitter) at @FultonW_.